Hi again LaineyB,
I was snooping about on the internet (stuff related to dementia) and found the following:
http://www.asktheneurologist.com/Anxiety-neurology.html
You will need to read to half way down the page: "The following neurological symptoms may be completely produced by anxiety, stress or other psychological issues:
- Seizure-like episodes known as "non-epileptic seizures"
I thought of your Mum. Anxiety is common in dementia (I mean, who would not be anxious about loosing their mental capacities?), and Mum is on meds for anxiety.
So, next I looked up Non-Epileptic Seizures on the internet.
Here is a site:
http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/AboutEpilepsy/Associatedconditions/Non-epilepticseizures
Our Jack Russell has epilepsy. Without treatment he would have 2 to 3 terrifying attacks (I mean he is terrified afterwards and paces and paces) per day. He clearly needs twice daily meds to keep this at bay. However I know that even if it were to take place much less often, meds would be required. I know this isn't really relevant to your Mum, but epilepsy is often very infrequent.
Hope this helps. Keep looking til you find a solution. Would they consider giving her something to treat anxiety? Imagine if it were fear/terror? No one should be left feeling like that. Just a thought, certainly not a medical opinion.
Let me know how you get on. Take care, BE