complains of mouth pain due to new dentures but dentures are 40 plus years old 89 years old woman has worn dentures for 50 years. No sores or misalignment of lower plate found by dentist. Mood swings crying, giggling, just wishing could die old enough to die angry with self can't do anything can't remember how.
Had right total hip replacement 05/17/10 due for cataract surgery right eye 09/29/10 then left eye 2 weeks later.
Was in nursing home rehabilitation five months following pyschiatric 7 day stay at generation facillity. Numerous antipyschotic, antidepression, aricept, cholesterol med. high blood pressure med., gout, thyroid med. multiple vitamin supplements was the regimend. She was left in wheel chair most of time, soiled thru clothing and bedding 2 - 3 times daily while in nursing home facillity numerous doctors, nurses, providing trial medications for irritability, pain, constipation, diarrhia, upset stomach.
I'm her daughter & POA have stayed with her in her home on FMLA from my job and family since August 1st thru October 4th return to work.
I have switched her doctor to mine more holistic care offers IV therapy detoxification, nutritional support, circulation enhancement. Determined cholesterol medicacation to raise good cholesterol unnecessary when over all profile normal, blood pressure medicine was discontinued range within reason, aricept discontinued been on it for 15 months beyond benefit for memory loss. Her current pharmacy mediations are Armour for thyroid, allopurinol for gout, trazadol for pain, tramadone for bedtime, OTC supplements muti-vitamin, krill oil, D3, COQ10, Magnesium, iron.
She walks with cane or walker, able to stand from setting position, not wetting the bed at night or during day, able to get to toilet most of time. Needs assistance showering, drying, grooming, getting dressed, mostly bra (had mastecomy right breast 30 years ago malignant fast growing tumor removed all glands right breast), depends, pants and socks and shoes.
This mouth and tongue movement began two weeks ago.
Emotional highs and lows, wheeping, boredom, fidgeting, constant mouth and tongue movement?
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- 24 Sep 2010 by poa4mother89
- Updated
- 26 September 2010
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- pain
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Thank God for a daughter like you to get her out of that horrid place!! My mom, also in her mid 80's has much of the same issues. Her doc attributes most of it to age and some possible normal side effects of medications. The involuntary tongue and mouth movement may be a side effect of the trazadone. Or possibly another medication, OTC or prescribed. You are doing the best you can for her right now. Unfortunately with age comes degenerative diseases. The brain starts to shrink as we grow older and could also cause countless side effects. The very best you can do is what you have been doing. Keep her mind as lucid as possible and keep her physically active. It sounds like she is doing so much better in your hands than where she was. Keep her doctor updated on any changes you see in her. There are home therapists for the elderly to help them with physical and emotional issues. They help keep patients active and lucid.
Hi poa4mother, I am 53 and moved in with my mom 73, my dad 77, and my grandmother 96, last August My grandmother has since passed, as well as my dad. This is a 55+ community, my point being is that I see alot of what you just asked about everyday. There is one woman in particular I think who sounds very much like your mother, so I would like to tell you a little about her. She has been my mom's best friend for about ten years. She is 84 years old. She has had various eye surgeries, skin cancer removed from her face about 3 times. She has a familiy history of dementia and is now starting to suffer from it a great deal. Just recently she had a benign tumor taken out of her left leg, and then had another one taken out 2 weeks ago.
Hi again, I have to comment on my answer. My friend Chris basically gave you the same answer, so I am hoping that these things work. If two people give the same answer, then probably those suggestions will help you and your mom alot. Ok, now I am done with my "novel". Best wishes, you should take a little time for yourself. F. Q.
Dear FQ, your answer was much different than mine. You have first hand experience and feel the frustration both your mom and you go through. You are there physically, emotionally, and psychologically, supporting your mom. My support is through emails and occasional phone calls, rare visits. You are a much more supportive daughter than I could ever be. You too, must take time for yourself. I can't imagine how difficult it is to be such a support system when you have physical problems of your own to deal with. I can maybe talk the talk, but you my friend walk the walk each and every day.
Your friend always,
chris
My 88yr old Grandma has suffered from Alzheimer's for over 9yrs now. The doctors believe that what I'm about to describe is only what kicked it in to full gear and she already was showing small signs before this event.
Over 9yrs ago my Grandma was taken by my Mom to the ER for back pain which she still suffers from. After all exams/X rays they gave her tramadol for pain. In the time it took to get checked out of the hospital ER and drive 2 blocks to the pharmacy, my Mom went in to get her scripts and when she came back out, my Grandma had all the papers out of the glove box, was extremely upset saying they were her papers while in a state of confusion.
After going back to the ER and admitted, it was diagnosed that the trazodone could have possibly set off a TIA aka mini stroke of the brain.
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Trazadone side effects did not mention the tongue and mouth movement. However, the other symptoms you mentioned are possible side effects of this medication. I would call her doctor and see if she may need a dose adjustment or at least have her re-evaluated. I wish you the very best and I will keep you both in my prayers.
Hi Chris, When I came to this question there were zero responses, you know how long it takes me to type!!! By the time I submited my respose, you not only answered the question, but added a comment too. I hop there is room in that port a potty for two! lol. F.Q.
Thank you Christine for your response it was very incouraging and comforting. She will see the doctor this afternoon, which is why I posted to have another point of view on her situation. Think I'll pick up a puzzle to work on.
My dear Fall Queen, there is no more room left in the porta potty. But please add your 2 cents in here. You have great insight and a BIG heart! I know you are going through a lot with your own mom. Steffy has yet to bake the brownies anyway. Besides, my pain has gotten so bad I can't do much else but come here and try to help. Doc ok'd new mg so I'm at least comfortable sitting at the pc. Keep your chin up and my offer is always open to you.
Nice nice answer Chris. I have seen the tongue,mouth movement in elderly people very often, i did private home health care w/elderly for a number of years, yet it seems to me it was a symptom of some sort of illness, although I cannot say for certain it was not caused by a med. I just know that I saw it alot and never worked in nursing home, just w/the few women i took care of. Maybe something to do w/dementia? My best wishes to you too, but get a caregiver for her if possible, it's so hard on a child to take care of a parent, God bless you for doing what you are.
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