I would be grateful if someone could shed
light on what is happening to my grandad.
He is 76yrs old, and was a heavy drinker
and smoker. Last week he was fit as a
fiddle, driving, active and sharp.
He then when to portuagal on holiday and
on his return he complained about a sore
leg, a few days later he was being sick
with diarreha.
He is not in hospital showing symptons
such as confusion, agitation, he seems to
talk about weird things. But he is still
just as sharp most of the time although he
finds it hard to follow requests or
commands. He is also lacking some short
term memory.
The hospital has rules out stroke and
thrombosis and cant seem to find anything
physically wrong with him.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
simon
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Re: Whats Happening? Posted: 01-16-07 18:55pm
snclucas
wrote:
i would be grateful if
someone could shed light on what is
happening to my grandad. He is 76yrs
old, and was a heavy drinker and smoker.
Last week he was fit as a fiddle, driving,
active and sharp.
He then when to portuagal on holiday and
on his return he complained about a sore
leg, a few days later he was being sick
with diarreha.
He is not in hospital showing symptons
such as confusion, agitation, he seems to
talk about weird things. But he is still
just as sharp most of the time although he
finds it hard to follow requests or
commands. He is also lacking some short
term memory.
The hospital has rules out stroke and
thrombosis and cant seem to find anything
physically wrong with him.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
simon
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Re: Whats Happening? Posted: 02-01-07 07:50am
snclucas
wrote:
i would be grateful if
someone could shed light on what is
happening to my grandad. He is 76yrs
old, and was a heavy drinker and smoker.
Last week he was fit as a fiddle, driving,
active and sharp.
He then when to portuagal on holiday and
on his return he complained about a sore
leg, a few days later he was being sick
with diarreha.
He is not in hospital showing symptons
such as confusion, agitation, he seems to
talk about weird things. But he is still
just as sharp most of the time although he
finds it hard to follow requests or
commands. He is also lacking some short
term memory.
The hospital has rules out stroke and
thrombosis and cant seem to find anything
physically wrong with him.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
simon
lucas,
you should get your grandad to the
hospital for diagnosis, and check ups.
Not to worrk you or anything but...It
sounds serious my grandad was fit as a
fiddle as well, and started having the
same symptoms. It was cancer related.
Regards
robby
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Mitamins111
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Sunnyvale
Re: Whats Happening? Posted: 02-04-07 20:50pm
From your description, I suggest that
you'd better consult a physician first to
do a thorough examination to your grandad.
And if necessary, you should consult a
psychologist to find some psychological
therapy. The alzheimer’s association
has developed a list of ten warning
signs:
1. Memory loss that affects job skills
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3. Problems with language; continually
forgetting simple words
4. Disorientation to time and place
5. Poor or decreased judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things in inappropriate
places, e.G. Wristwatch in the sugar
bowl
8. Changes in mood or behavior; rapid
mood swings
9. Changes in personality; easygoing to
fearful and angry
10. Loss of initiative
the early symptoms of alzheimer's disease
include forgetfulness, loss of
concentration,inappropriate
behavior,etc.
Flax seed powder may improve nerve system
health, which is important in the
treatment of alzheimer’s disease.
Ginkgo extract helps maintain peripheral
circulation to brain. The acetyl group of
acetyl l-carnitine contributes to the
production of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine, which is required for
mental function, and therefore may be
involved in the treatment of alzheimer
’s disease. Thiamin is essential for
normal nerve function. Vitamin b12
assists maintenance of a healthy nervous
system. Phosphatidylserine plays a role
in neurotransmission and may support brain
function and boost memory.
Please note that this is not to be taken
as medical advice. If you are seeking
treatment, please contact your healthcare
professional.
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