Hi
My mum has been in a CH for 6 months and has seemed to decline rapidly over the last couple of months. She has had what initially was thought to be just a cold for about 3 weeks. Since then she has been slumped over a lot, had a temperature and not been eating and drinking much. The GP decided it was a viral infection but 2 lots of antibiotics have not shifted it. She was taken to A&E on Tues night as the GP was concerned about her sodium levels.
After being on a drip for a day she started to eat a little (being fed) on Wednesday. However, on Thursday she seems to have fallen into a deep sleep and can't be woken up properly. She has had blood pressure checked etc and also a catheter fitted whilst in this state. She apparently got a bit aggressive whilst the catheter was fitted and she has been making noises as though disturbed when being moved etc but never completely wakes up.
I have spoken to some of the doctors and nurses and they seem baffled. However, I have looked on here today and immediately found a thread about deep sleep and it seems quite common in dementia patients. In my mind it seems that she has been ill, dehydrated and weak and now that she has got some nutrients from the drip and a little food her body has put her into rest mode to fight off the illness. Does that ring true with anyone else?
They were going to do a CT scan later yesterday (if they could) as she has also had a cyst on her brain 10 yrs plus ago and a stent fitted so they are checking that is all ok.
Its all quite worrying and the docs have now asked me back ground questions twice, my brother once, and also my sister in law and the care home. She was in the Acute Medical Unit yesterday but they did mention moving her to Frailty as they deal with dementia more. My mum is only 67 and until recently I wouldn't have described her as frail but think this may be a good move as the doctors she is under at the moment don't seem to have a clue.
Sorry this is so long!
My mum has been in a CH for 6 months and has seemed to decline rapidly over the last couple of months. She has had what initially was thought to be just a cold for about 3 weeks. Since then she has been slumped over a lot, had a temperature and not been eating and drinking much. The GP decided it was a viral infection but 2 lots of antibiotics have not shifted it. She was taken to A&E on Tues night as the GP was concerned about her sodium levels.
After being on a drip for a day she started to eat a little (being fed) on Wednesday. However, on Thursday she seems to have fallen into a deep sleep and can't be woken up properly. She has had blood pressure checked etc and also a catheter fitted whilst in this state. She apparently got a bit aggressive whilst the catheter was fitted and she has been making noises as though disturbed when being moved etc but never completely wakes up.
I have spoken to some of the doctors and nurses and they seem baffled. However, I have looked on here today and immediately found a thread about deep sleep and it seems quite common in dementia patients. In my mind it seems that she has been ill, dehydrated and weak and now that she has got some nutrients from the drip and a little food her body has put her into rest mode to fight off the illness. Does that ring true with anyone else?
They were going to do a CT scan later yesterday (if they could) as she has also had a cyst on her brain 10 yrs plus ago and a stent fitted so they are checking that is all ok.
Its all quite worrying and the docs have now asked me back ground questions twice, my brother once, and also my sister in law and the care home. She was in the Acute Medical Unit yesterday but they did mention moving her to Frailty as they deal with dementia more. My mum is only 67 and until recently I wouldn't have described her as frail but think this may be a good move as the doctors she is under at the moment don't seem to have a clue.
Sorry this is so long!