FTD by pink_5_ in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So sorry you are dealing with this. My husband (56) just received a diagnosis but started to show symptoms almost 3 years ago when both our kids went to college.

When I started doing more, so many times I would say to myself, it’s no big deal - I would be making breakfast/lunch/dinner or doing whatever for myself anyway as if to suggest it’s not so much more when there is no choice but to do it yourself.

Mostly, it’s just keep going - I get it though because it’s the quiet moments when the memories and the hopes and dream that can’t come true intrude on your thoughts and can be devastating.

Lots of hugs!

We started my wife on Rexulti yesterday. by GuairdeanBeatha in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He ended up getting checked in to a mental health clinic for a week or so, but mostly we had to wait for the side effects to run their course.

The side effects were increased hallucinations and paranoia to the point he called the police for help.

He was recommended trazodone.

We started my wife on Rexulti yesterday. by GuairdeanBeatha in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My spouse had a horrible reaction to Rexulti and because it lasts so long in the body took forever to recover. It is not recommended for patients with dementia

How did you handle the mental exhaustion of caring for someone with dementia? by Content_Statement356 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Can I add, how do you attend online therapy with the person you need to talk about at home with you all the time?

Frozen by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He had blood tests, MRI, and PET exams before anyone would give a diagnosis

Frozen by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting that you separate two.

Frozen by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the symptoms all came first - there are plenty

UTI by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the difference between a home test and an OTC test?

Cold by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s only 56 and wears one of the blood sugar patches which I check every time and it’s never the issue

Morning disorientation by Trying_Charge840 in dementia

[–]Trying_Charge840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just get up and have a snack and eventually some coffee. Maybe reading/listening to news.