I was wondering if anyone has had any success in using alternative/herbal/natural remedies for anxiety in their PWD? I've been doing a bit of research about how Lorazepam works on the brain and it seems there are alternative remedies out there which might have the same effect (or might not!).
The effect Lorazepam has on my mum is impossible to ignore, it makes such a big difference, not just for me and our carer, but for mum too - it makes her happy, calm, removes all her anxiety (which causes huge problems) and she even starts making more sense with her conversation and is more logical with her thinking. I know I'm not making it up as the carer is witness to this!
I've booked to see her GP to see if there's anything else worth trying which might have similar results, but which can be taken longer term, and more safely. I think anything which gives mum these really good days has got to be worth considering, even if the effect is just temporary at this stage in her dementia, and even if it comes with possible side effects. Of course he may say that without trying a list of meds, no one will know, and he may say that Lorazepam is the only option, but it can't hurt to ask.
I am probably clutching at straws, but can't ignore what an improvement there is in my mum after she takes this drug. I've considered seeing a Herbalist so anything 'alternative' can be tried safely, but will talk to the GP first.
The effect Lorazepam has on my mum is impossible to ignore, it makes such a big difference, not just for me and our carer, but for mum too - it makes her happy, calm, removes all her anxiety (which causes huge problems) and she even starts making more sense with her conversation and is more logical with her thinking. I know I'm not making it up as the carer is witness to this!
I've booked to see her GP to see if there's anything else worth trying which might have similar results, but which can be taken longer term, and more safely. I think anything which gives mum these really good days has got to be worth considering, even if the effect is just temporary at this stage in her dementia, and even if it comes with possible side effects. Of course he may say that without trying a list of meds, no one will know, and he may say that Lorazepam is the only option, but it can't hurt to ask.
I am probably clutching at straws, but can't ignore what an improvement there is in my mum after she takes this drug. I've considered seeing a Herbalist so anything 'alternative' can be tried safely, but will talk to the GP first.