For my cousin sister

jenny30

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Joined : Apr 2008

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Posted 4/7/2008 12:19 AM (GMT -7)

From last 5 months my beloved cousin sister is suffering with Alzheimer's. She is now 35 and unable to remember anything for even 10 minutes. Most of the times now she gets angry and also confused while working. As per doctor’s prescribed medicines we’re giving her medicines without any fail but really not getting any improvement. On the contrary she looks like she has lost all the controls on herself. One of my friends asked me to try Curcumin Extract capsules which are made from turmeric. Please help and guide me what to do.

Thanks in advance!!

Howlyncat

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Posted 4/7/2008 6:52 AM (GMT -7)

HI there and Welcome to Healing Well ..
I would really suggesst talking to her doctor or a doctor especially a Neuro about any meds herbs or natural remedies prior to giving her ANY
There could be interactions with any other OTC meds or RX meds she is on now
Has she been DX by a Neurologist for AD?
I am glad you found us here Jenny and DO hope you will stick around and get support from this site and the great ppl on it
Please also check out Resources and back pages for input that may be of help to you

WE are always here for support and help I am sorry but we cannot really give Medical advice only our experiences with it ..
Take care and please do POST again

God Bless
LYN

peter112

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Posted 6/16/2008 10:27 PM (GMT -7)

Dear Jenney, I am deeply grieved about your situation. Same problem I have faced with my uncle. We have consulted to doctors and fed him medicines according to doctor prescript ion without any failer but all in vain. We were moving through a tough time. We have lost our hope, Thank god! One of my friends suggested me to use Curcumin and now my uncle is comparatively better. I think you should discuss with your doctor regarding this medicine. Please don’t loose hope. Thanks . henry

stkitt

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Posted 6/17/2008 6:34 AM (GMT -7)

Dear Jenney,

Accurate diagnosis is critical. I hope your cousin sister has been to the physicians.

Early-onset Alzheimer's is a rare form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. acording Glenn E. Smith, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Early-onset Alzheimer's has been known to develop between ages 30 and 40, but that's exceedingly rare. It is more common to see someone in their 50s who has the disease. The risk increases with age.

The key treatments in Alzheimer's are education and support. This is especially true given the special social challenges of early-onset Alzheimer's. Getting connected to services such as support groups can help you identify resources, gain a deeper understanding and learn ways to adapt to the situation. I am praying for you and your cousin sister.

Take care and keep us posted.
Kitt

Howlyncat

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Posted 6/18/2008 6:00 AM (GMT -7)

Hi there Jenney
I am so sorry about the road you are on
I have lost both my parents to this DD

I would suggesst taking her to a Neurologist and see what is going on........

There are so many medications now that may help as well .........

Please talk to a professional about anything you intend on giving her prior to doing so

Email me if you would like to talk
I DO understand
God Bless you and Henry for doing what you are for your loved ones..........LYN

Thanks LS luvs ya toins..BS

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