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Wondering If Any Of You Have A Spouse With Dementia/Alz That Get Obsessed With A Private Part Of Their Anatomy After Surgery?
Hubby complains about jock itching after his pacemaker surgery. They shaved his pubic hair off to insert catheter tube. He got pacemaker via the catheter tube. He had anesthesia which seemed to mess up his head and give him bladder control issues. Now, he's better at it, but he still complains about the itching and being wet. I got him medicated powder and ointment. I currently give him allergy pill every other day or so. I even took him to local Urgent Care to see if he has UTI. He was negative… read more
Dear WeaverBecca, No experience with this type of problem...could he still be healing from irritation/trauma where they inserted the catheter? No discoloration, or bruising? It also is sometimes… read more
Suddenly LO Is Only Awake 2 Hours A Day. Any Insight On This Development
Ive used the uti strips for years to quickly be sure and get help.
I agree w Helen its a great idea to have them on hand.
What Type Of Doctor Does Your Spouse/parent See For Alzheimer’s Follow Up?
May ask if you take your spouse/parents to a General Practitioner , Neurologist or a Geriatric doctor for check ups. I am going crazy deciding which way to go. My husband was seeing a Neurologist at the beginning but once she decided that meds for ALZ had done their work after a few years, she suggested for my husband to see a GP which he did for years but my husband ended up in the hospital for 3 days. Being there some doctor suggested for my husband see a Geriatric doctor. That doctor was a… read more
Thank you so much!
What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃
Holidays. Always a dilemma. We are all over the map with that. We have to travel to be with family. Since my wife broke her ankle two years ago, we cannot stay with anyone because they all have stairs… read more
My Wife Was Diagnosed With Alz About 6 Years Ago. A New Neurologist Prescribed A Newer Blood Test, Blood Drawn On October 1 2024. Her Valu
My husband will have the test on the 22nd. I'd love to hear feed back on others.
Anyone Have Alz Drinking In Secret? I Took Car Keys So He Can’t Buy More. Very Mad
My husband had been quit smoking for almost 10 years and would only drink a beer once or twice a month. Now he smokes daily, sometimes a pack a day if he is upset and frustrated with himself because… read more
How Do You Respond When Your Husband Asks Me To Call His Wife. He Also Keeps Asking To Go Home.
@A myALZteam Member, I'm so sorry. This is incredibly difficult for you. I, too, have had to lock all the exits and hide the keys
I have a motion sensor outside husband's bedroom that sounds an… read more
My Mother’s Primary Care Doctor Ordered An MRI And Gave Us The Findings Of ALZ. Does My Mother Still Need To See A Neurologist?
I agree that a neurologist is an essential member/head of your LO's treatment team once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's has been established. Some specialists diagnose but don't treat Alzheimer's. Look… read more
My Husband's Memory Seems To Be Holding Steady Since He Started Namenda, But His Ability To Reason As And Comprehend Is In Decline. Is Tha?
Thank you. Sometimes I look at my husband and wonder if the "real" husband is still in there. Thank God he stays in a good mood most of the time.
Some Days My Partner Seems Fine. Then I Think Maybe The Doctor Was Wrong. Does Anyone Ever Feel That Way?
@A myALZteam Member: It sounds like you're pretty new to all of this. Just in case you're not familiar with the various Stages of this disease, you can find that information here. Open up the… read more
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