We have just returned from a check up with our GP. My OH has recovered from his chest infection but remains very tired, reluctant to get out of bed and wanting to go back for a rest ASAP. He has very little interest in or capacity for any of our usual activities or visitors. I have been wondering how long I can cope with the increasingly imprisoned existence, and with what seems like the probability of him being bed bound within a few months. I am in any case more than a bit sorry for myself as my arthritis has flared up recently , all that assisting with transfers etc
Our dear GP gave him a good going over and instead of the pat on the head, and well what do you expect comment I had steeled myself to hear, he said he was seriously concerned that the majority of what has been happening could be side effects of Memantine which he has been on for 18 months following a severe adverse reaction to Arricept. He commented Particularly on the extreme weariness and giddiness, and unsteady walking. So he recommended stopping it for a month to see how my OH is without it. His view is that the limited impact of Memantine on the progression of the disease is not worth it if it is causing the very apparent physical decline which is limiting every aspect of his life.
So that is what we are going to do. Has anyone else experienced this?
Our dear GP gave him a good going over and instead of the pat on the head, and well what do you expect comment I had steeled myself to hear, he said he was seriously concerned that the majority of what has been happening could be side effects of Memantine which he has been on for 18 months following a severe adverse reaction to Arricept. He commented Particularly on the extreme weariness and giddiness, and unsteady walking. So he recommended stopping it for a month to see how my OH is without it. His view is that the limited impact of Memantine on the progression of the disease is not worth it if it is causing the very apparent physical decline which is limiting every aspect of his life.
So that is what we are going to do. Has anyone else experienced this?