Had to take my dh to the neuro this am as a follow up to going to the ER Saturday and it wasn't good news.
He couldn't remember a thing. Didn't know what day it is, didn't know the month, or the year. Didn't know the President's name.
Dr. was the so nice. I knew he really felt badly about Jim's fast decline. We go back in 2 weeks...it usually is 3 mos. or more between appts. He told me had taken a very sharp decline and not to except him to return to how he was especially regarding his memory. The rages, and paranoia he will try to get under control with meds. Wow...crying. I keep hearing that Buddy Holly song about crying going through my head.
His memory is really, really shot now...I thought that it might be back like it was after he got meds. But, guess not. Added Ativan to his meds and increased the Risperidone and I also can increase it again if I feel the need.Sometimes, I wonder how I can be so wrong when I think I am so right about these things.
JudithKB, If the doctors and neuro's can't figure out the disease how can we? My DH has been doing what I consider crazy things for the past couple of weeks. Making instant coffee in a soup bowl, putting his dentures in the denture cup and covering them with mouthwash and on and on. On Saturday I thought I would go nuts and was so glad when he went to bed about 8.00p.m. he didn't get up until 11.30a.m. on Sunday and off we go again. He will be going to an Alz. facility on Monday and maybe I will be able to breath again.
JudithKB, nothing can be said except I am so sorry for your pain, his pain, and hope that the strength of God's spirit will give you peace. Please remember to always let us know what happens, we care, and I know that I learn from each and every one here.
It is almost like so many of our mates on here have declined recently.
When we had the nurse the other day, Dado said it was 1969 and November. (Vietnam?) President was Johnson.
so sorry judithkb. it happens like this sometimes. they go down abruptly for no reason or rhyme. the disease may be entering a new area of the brain that was ok before. we just never know when they can have sharp declines like this. good news you are upping the meds to help control. we keep speaking of 'acceptance' now you see how very hard it is til you are slapped in the face and can no longer deny. the good thing is sometimes they plateau in this newer stage before diving again. best of luck.