Hi All,
My dad has been suffering abdominal pains for a few months now. We've had dad in for all sorts of test including scans, blood test and even heart tests. He basically holds himself in the groin area (just above) and winces every few minutes or sometimes every few hours, it is a little sporadic. Obviously he cannot tell use what is wrong. The care home has been fantastic and is keeping and eye on dad. However, his GP and the specialist are at a complete loss as to what is wrong as he is clear on all tests. What more can we do without evasive test that may put dad through unnecessary pain and suffering.
I was with dad yesterday and while walking he was in pain and even sitting down at home he would occasional get up and wince with pain. It is obviously upsetting as no one likes to see their loved one suffering.
One theory is that it is to do with pain triggers not working correctly and dad not recognising pain - for example every time he feels a twinge when he needs the toilet it may be triggered as pain rather than just a sensation. W
And here is the question. We have also been told that people with Alzheimer’s develop a very low tolerance of pain. Although this does not explain the 'pain' he is in, he does seem a bit oversensitive when he knocks himself or we shave/brush his hair etc.
Has anyone ever heard of this pain intolerance for people in the later stages of Alzheimer’s?
Has anyone else had issues with their loved ones seeming to be in pain but not being able to pinpoint the cause?
Thanks so much
Craig
My dad has been suffering abdominal pains for a few months now. We've had dad in for all sorts of test including scans, blood test and even heart tests. He basically holds himself in the groin area (just above) and winces every few minutes or sometimes every few hours, it is a little sporadic. Obviously he cannot tell use what is wrong. The care home has been fantastic and is keeping and eye on dad. However, his GP and the specialist are at a complete loss as to what is wrong as he is clear on all tests. What more can we do without evasive test that may put dad through unnecessary pain and suffering.
I was with dad yesterday and while walking he was in pain and even sitting down at home he would occasional get up and wince with pain. It is obviously upsetting as no one likes to see their loved one suffering.
One theory is that it is to do with pain triggers not working correctly and dad not recognising pain - for example every time he feels a twinge when he needs the toilet it may be triggered as pain rather than just a sensation. W
And here is the question. We have also been told that people with Alzheimer’s develop a very low tolerance of pain. Although this does not explain the 'pain' he is in, he does seem a bit oversensitive when he knocks himself or we shave/brush his hair etc.
Has anyone ever heard of this pain intolerance for people in the later stages of Alzheimer’s?
Has anyone else had issues with their loved ones seeming to be in pain but not being able to pinpoint the cause?
Thanks so much
Craig