Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 On a recent message I noticed someone referring to their LO's long term alcoholism, and it brought to mind that I have frequently wondered if my mother's alcoholism could have been involved with her LBD. Does anyone know if there is a link? Does anyone have a sense of whether LBD and alcoholism seem coincidental? On another note we have a weird chain of events wherein my mother's low blood pressure was not responding to medications and all symptoms seemed to be increasing markedly. She was barely able to walk, severe incontinence, low blood pressure (70/40) and terrible problems with expressive aphasia. Her cardiologist and neurologist concurred on a referral to hospice. The director of hospice visited and felt that she was not within the six month window of life expectancy yet agreed that we try reducing/removing blood pressure medication. Mom is nearly off the medication, and dropped her Sinemet to only a half tab four times a day (down from a high of 1.5 four x daily a year ago), and all her symptoms have improved. Her confusion is about the same, frequently confusing me (her daughter) with her sister, or not remembering sequencing and the speech aphasia is continuing, but she seems steadier on her feet, and her blood pressure has relatively stabilized at her former pressure of about 90/60. Incontinence is hugely improved too. It is a huge improvement. We have been talking about finding ways to work around the aphasia if it continues to plague her. Her handwriting is not too legible, so that is not an option, but does anyone have any ideas that have worked with their loved ones in helping them to get their thoughts out when the words won't come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Broadreach, Blood pressure is often talked about here. Alcoholism isn't a big topic. Although we have some, I don't think it is necessarily a part of LBD. Hugs, Donna R Cared for Mom 3 years in my home and the last year at a nh. She passed away from LBD in 2002. Alcoholism/LBD Link? On a recent message I noticed someone referring to their LO's long term alcoholism, and it brought to mind that I have frequently wondered if my mother's alcoholism could have been involved with her LBD. Does anyone know if there is a link? Does anyone have a sense of whether LBD and alcoholism seem coincidental? On another note we have a weird chain of events wherein my mother's low blood pressure was not responding to medications and all symptoms seemed to be increasing markedly. She was barely able to walk, severe incontinence, low blood pressure (70/40) and terrible problems with expressive aphasia. Her cardiologist and neurologist concurred on a referral to hospice. The director of hospice visited and felt that she was not within the six month window of life expectancy yet agreed that we try reducing/removing blood pressure medication. Mom is nearly off the medication, and dropped her Sinemet to only a half tab four times a day (down from a high of 1.5 four x daily a year ago), and all her symptoms have improved. Her confusion is about the same, frequently confusing me (her daughter) with her sister, or not remembering sequencing and the speech aphasia is continuing, but she seems steadier on her feet, and her blood pressure has relatively stabilized at her former pressure of about 90/60. Incontinence is hugely improved too. It is a huge improvement. We have been talking about finding ways to work around the aphasia if it continues to plague her. Her handwriting is not too legible, so that is not an option, but does anyone have any ideas that have worked with their loved ones in helping them to get their thoughts out when the words won't come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 My mom who passed away March 09 had never consumed any alcohol in her life. I'm not discarding any links with alcohol, but it was not the case with my mom. Also, I am happy to hear that some of your mother's symptoms have improved. I know it can be very frustrating for our loved ones when they can't express what they are trying to communicate. I wish that I did, but I don't have any good answers. I am sure that your caring and support help her more than you know. Best Wishes, Ron > > On a recent message I noticed someone referring to their LO's long term alcoholism, and it brought to mind that I have frequently wondered if my mother's alcoholism could have been involved with her LBD. Does anyone know if there is a link? Does anyone have a sense of whether LBD and alcoholism seem coincidental? On another note we have a weird chain of events wherein my mother's low blood pressure was not responding to medications and all symptoms seemed to be increasing markedly. She was barely able to walk, severe incontinence, low blood pressure (70/40) and terrible problems with expressive aphasia. Her cardiologist and neurologist concurred on a referral to hospice. The director of hospice visited and felt that she was not within the six month window of life expectancy yet agreed that we try reducing/removing blood pressure medication. Mom is nearly off the medication, and dropped her Sinemet to only a half tab four times a day (down from a high of 1.5 four x daily a year ago), and all her symptoms have improved. Her confusion is about the same, frequently confusing me (her daughter) with her sister, or not remembering sequencing and the speech aphasia is continuing, but she seems steadier on her feet, and her blood pressure has relatively stabilized at her former pressure of about 90/60. Incontinence is hugely improved too. It is a huge improvement. We have been talking about finding ways to work around the aphasia if it continues to plague her. Her handwriting is not too legible, so that is not an option, but does anyone have any ideas that have worked with their loved ones in helping them to get their thoughts out when the words won't come? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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