Depression symptoms of dementia

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Avatar f tn At an early stage of clinical evaluation, EEG may be useful in the discrimination of organic dementia from pseudodementia, because EEG is usually normal in depression, confusion, agitation and other psychiatric conditions. In pseudodementia due to intoxication with sedatives the EEG is usually dominated by diffuse beta activity." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.
Avatar m tn The research done is mostly on older folks who have depression and also signs of dementia, and the question then is, is the depression causing the dementia or the dementia causing the depression. This is found in those with severe depression. What I tried to say in the post that got taken down was that I wouldn't want to frighten you by suggesting your depression is causing a permanent problem or not, as science doesn't have a definitive answer to this.
Avatar f tn I did some checking for you and uncovered this: (quote) "Risperidone can help some people with dementia who have symptoms such as aggression and agitation (getting upset easily). But elderly people who take this drug for dementia have an increased risk of having a stroke. Risperidone is no longer considered a safe treatment for elderly people. What is it? Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug. It is normally used to treat people with serious mental health problems like schizophrenia.
1346447 tn?1327862572 After six months of medicine that problem is over but now she had dementia. Is it possible that dementia may be side effect of medicines? The age of my wife is 70.
Avatar f tn Just to be clear, "herpetic dementia" is not a confirmed scientific fact, just a hypothesis and some scientists and doctors are quite sceptical. There is more study to be done whether there is any connection at all. Certainly, there is no evidence that acyclovir prevents dementia, though some more study in that area might still be coming. What the studies do show for a fact is that even mild exercise seems to completely erase any possible association between HSV and dementia.
Avatar n tn My 83 yr old mother suffers from dementia, mental confusion, anxiety, and depression. She is loosing the hair in her eyebrows which is a symptom for hypothyroidism. Her TSH has been low, less than 1, in blood tests over the last 5 yrs, but her doc says that is within the normal range and she does not have a thyroid problem. What else can cause eyebrow hair loss? Anyone know if there could be a link here, even with "normal" TSH? Thanks.
Avatar f tn Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies. Dementia is often incorrectly referred to as "senility" or "senile dementia," which reflects the formerly widespread but incorrect belief that serious mental decline is a normal part of aging.
Avatar m tn I am a senior who has suffered from depression all of my life. I have been a moderate alcohol drinker for many decades. I stopped drinking almost a month ago, hoping my short-term memory would improve. It hasn't. In fact, it's worse than during the period of consumption. I've led a production life, publishing novels after retirement. I guess I'm just trying to reach out, for I have kept this to myself because I'm embarrassed.
Avatar f tn However, my doctor has been concerned about my continuing on this medicine because of my strong family history of developing dementia at about my age. So I have recently tried to stop taking my sleep aid. At present, I am going two or three nights without the clonazepam, but taking an antihistamine for my nasal clogging and dripping at bedtime.
Avatar f tn If a person is young (ish) and otherwise healthy and gets a UTI, that person will feel the normal symptoms of it, but someone who is elderly (although someone does not necessarily have to be 'elderly' to have Alzheimers), and suffers from dementia or Alzheimers, will have a much different experience. I went through this with my mother and currently, my MIL, and it is absolutely true. Below is a short excerpt taken from the link I will share below...
Avatar n tn "Causes of dementia include: Alzheimer's disease —the most common cause of dementia Brain damage after multiple small strokes (also called vascular dementia) Lewy body disease Alcoholism AIDS Multiple sclerosis Huntington's disease Parkinson's disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Front-temporal dementia (including Pick's disease) Normal pressure hydrocephalus Untreated syphilis Toxic levels of metals, such as aluminum (can sometimes occur in dialysis patients) Vitamin B12 defi
Avatar n tn i do and have always done everything for him he always lost things didnt handle finances or money how do you know the difference between depression and dementia
Avatar f tn I would say he needs to see a neuroligist but now I suggest you get a new one, It could be several different deseases and he needs some testing done. I just don't think all of this is caused by depression. I suffer many of the same symptoms and was diagnosed with MS finally. But there are several diseases that mimic MS, they had to rule out them before they could make a diagnosed. I went to UCSF and they took care of everything..I hope your dad gets some help, also your family.
Avatar f tn My father is 91 and lately is behavior is wacky. He is very argumentative, he is making up things that he believes are true and he is starting a lot of trouble with my son's girlfriend. He goes to her place of business and harasses everybody at the store. He thinks she is cheating him on him with a woman, a man, all crazy thoughts. He is spending money recklessly and I cann't get anywhere with this doctor. He put him on depression meds and suggest he get a neuro exam.
Avatar m tn I had severe hypothyroidism symptoms with severe bradypnea. I had dementia symptoms from hypothyroidism but it was reversible. I have holes in my memory but that would be due to vitamin B12 malabsorption. I don't recall events that you wouldn't be likely to forget. eg: my grandfather almost cut his finger off on christmas day and went to hospital apparently lol.
427279 tn?1210919821 hi ,i have a problem remembering things and i was talking to my daughter the other day and i couldnt think of the word to save my soul ...she says mom have you been checked for dementia?...hmmmm i do that a lot i will be talking to someone and for the life of me cant bring up the word i want to say....my long term memory isnt the greatest either...my kids will be sitting around talkig ad say mom do you remember this or that?.....a lot of times i would say yeah ...but i dont...
Avatar n tn This should be addressed by a neurologist as lack of interest in social relations can be part of depression and the onset of the negative symptoms as well but if there are physical symptoms involved then a neurologist would be the one to understand it. They need to rule out cardiac conditions as well.
Avatar m tn Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. Hopefully the doctor ran a bunch of tests before giving here the diagnosis. You have to coordinate with her doctor for care, and the society has a lot of good tips. Mostly a rigid schedule in the beginning will help. As she degrades it can depend on how she is and you will have to make changes as needed, hospital bed, more help, diapers etc.
Avatar n tn I got off Xanax about 7 months ago. I have severe panic attacks daily and my daily dose had worked it's way up to 8mgs. Getting off was really tough. I started in College during exams and now I'm 46. Until 7 months ago, I'd never lived a "clean" day in my adult life. After the horrible withdrawals during the first month or so, I've found a new clarity, Duhh... Now, I'm a little concerned.
Avatar f tn It is very possible to have both dementia and ADHD. Has he ever shown signs of depression or frustration before this problem with compression?
Avatar f tn Further referral to a psychologist may be also helpful in order to treat usual anxiety or depression after such injuries (sometimes one may have) that may be one of the aggravating factors for persistent symptoms. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!
Avatar m tn I am in a "depression class" (thanks Kaiser), and they say memory loss is very common with depression. With all the physical problems & meds to deal with them, who wouldn't be depressed????? I started on anti-depressants after 3 years sober, still very very depressed. It helps for a while, then stopped. I realize my entire life I have been depressed, and now have Fibromyalgia, and take Wellbutrin for that.
Avatar f tn pseudohypoparathyriodism), high calcium or vitamin D intake and improper healing of fractured bone in brain. This may result into symptoms of severe headache, cognitive impairment, dementia, and depression as well. If you are suffering from continuous symptoms, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you further treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!
Avatar n tn He has atrophy of the cortex. which should go with the diagnosis of dementia. But, investigations should not be the basis for diagnosis. A diagnosis is always arrived at by looking at the symptoms and clinical examination.
Avatar m tn If all brain related causes (transient ischemic attack, disorders of hypothalamus, dementia and multiple sclerosis, head injury etc) are ruled out then Vit B12 deficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disorders (by sleep studies), depression, use of certain drugs, and certain types of seizures (where memory loss is the predominant symptom) should be investigated for as the cause of memory loss.
Avatar m tn They have reported neurological symptoms such as worse memory, brain fog, and such that are also identified with those who have dementia, but it should be stated that lots of other things also cause these things, including for some depression, anxiety, and lots of medications. It would stand to reason that since covid has mostly killed the old they would find more signs of Alzheimer's when they look at their brains. A lot of the diagnosis of Alzheimer's happens after death.