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What Do To When Your LO Is Allergic/has Paradoxical Reactions To All Meds That Help Aggressive Behavior?

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Savannah, GA

My dad is in a smaller pocket of early-onset Alzheimer’s males with aggression and is combative, (now late stage, 10 years since Dx) AND is allergic/has the paradoxical reactions to almost all meds used to target mood/behavior in Alz folks.

He’s still verbal, mobile, no where near frai. It’s been a 2.5 year struggle trying everything, doing this alone, no other family will help me, except my spouse, we upped and moved our whole lives here to care for him when my mom suddenly passed. I tried 5… read more

October 9, 2023
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A myALZteam Member

So sorry, this is a terrible nightmare! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 for an answer.

October 9, 2023
A myALZteam Member

Oh I’m so sorry - I know this doesn’t help you but there must be some organisation out there fgs!! It’s awful, for you both. I hope you’re getting some help & support in all this too?? I’m in the UK so I’m sorry I don’t know the US’ systems in place there but surely the person who first gave you the diagnosis could help direct you?? 🙏🏻 that you do get some help & soon for both of you. 🤗🤗

October 15, 2023

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