My friend’s mom appeared to have a stroke with slight paralysis on one side which resolved.she had vascular dementia. So they put her on meds to reduce chance of stroke…They couldn’t see a stroke on the MRI, btw. Poor clinician I think. Suddenly she went from emerald to ruby. It was all side effects from the meds. The docs used a blanket treatment without considering her dementia and it was her daughter that figured out the side effects were the problem. Not really the types of meds I think you’re discussing, but generally it seems doc didn’t take in her diagnosis and look at the whole picture. I think this happens all the time with dementia patients. They are discounted as human beings. It’s heartbreaking and ugly. I get your rant Teepa!
My friend’s mom appeared to have a stroke with slight paralysis on one side which resolved.she had vascular dementia. So they put her on meds to reduce chance of stroke…They couldn’t see a stroke on the MRI, btw. Poor clinician I think. Suddenly she went from emerald to ruby. It was all side effects from the meds. The docs used a blanket treatment without considering her dementia and it was her daughter that figured out the side effects were the problem. Not really the types of meds I think you’re discussing, but generally it seems doc didn’t take in her diagnosis and look at the whole picture. I think this happens all the time with dementia patients. They are discounted as human beings. It’s heartbreaking and ugly. I get your rant Teepa!
Hi there thanks for sharing that with us and so sorry to hear about that.
The meds often used to mask sadness
Thank you so very much!
Yes, and this is done to children aswell !😢
Thank you! I totally agree!
...and that's a fact! Gracias