After a major op I had a cough, wounds and constipation. All that worked was Boots echinacea every day without fail, immune support ( vit Z zinc) fizzies, soluble paracetomol every 12 hours with two if I felt pain , chicken veg soup, dates, ginger tea and praying. I made an amazing recovery. Vitamin c is mild laxative and dates are a superfood minerals bomb. Dates are not to be underestimated it’s all people eat in some deserts . Chicken soup is gentle. Ginger tea calming. My hubby supplied me with funny things on YouTube because I love to laugh but that hurt so he converted to horses ( I love) and stories of bravery. As soon as I recovered I got on to the funnies. But at one time I was so bleak I only made the effort because I couldn’t face hurting my husband by leaving the planet ! I hope her spirit lifts and I’m sure your love and prayers are healing !!
Parents-in-Law. What do/did you call them?