Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Dear Imogene, My heart goes out to you as you describe your dearly loved husband's decline, mentally and physically. We've been here with you and will continue to do so, with compassion and sharing. , Oakville Ont. Mother, age 92, died Aug. 12/06 after 13 year decline from PDD > > > Hi Lin, my husband's Geriatric/Psychiatrist says " less is more " when dealing > with LBD. So, right now my husband is on 16mg of Razadyne, but it will > double in a week. He is also taking 150 mg of Zoloft. It has helped him calm down > a lot. My LO is gradually going down hill. > > Just a few minutes ago he showed me a paper that he didn't recognize. I > looked at it, and said, " Honey those are the words your said at your father's > funeral. " He said he didn't remember any of it. He is doing that more and more. > If he doesn't get his naps on time he also gets antsy and fussy. The other > night we had a storm, and he crawled in bed with me. Later when he had to get > up he was totally disoriented. He finally found the bath room (we have night > lights all over the house) Then he went to his own bed. That is what he is > used to, and We can't change things or he is confused. > > No, he doesn't take anything for PD. He only drags a little slower when he > walks. > The Doctor led us to a room and my LO was still way down the hall. Obviously > he isn't as far along as your mother, Lin. But, I see it coming. > > Loved hearing from you, > Love to all, > > Imogene > Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 35 years. He has LBD with > Parkinsonism. > > > > > > In a message dated 9/18/2006 10:32:17 PM Central Daylight Time, > lprattbethany@... writes: > > > > > Hi, Imogen - Thanks for your reply. I'm just back at the computer after a > few days away. So glad to hear Razadyne is helping. Sure was gaood for my mom > for years. It is less effective now, and there aren't many other memory meds > okay for those with LBD. I cannot remember if you told me at some point: does > your husband take any meds such as Sinemet for the PD-like symptoms? My mom > needs and wants something like it, as her tremors and gait are so bad, but I > am scared to increase the dose as per MD recommendation. Any ideas? My best to > you and your TTG of 35 years. > > Peace, Lin > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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