Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 4191

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OCD Medications & Brain Injury

Posted by cait on March 30, 1999, at 20:56:14


BRIEF HISTORY:
My father, age 81, had bifrontal craniotomy to remove meningioma. Prior to surgery, his health was very good and he was still actively working. Following surgery, he could not be "awakened." He was in some type of coma for 10 days. Neurosurgeon stated that my father did NOT have a stroke during surgery, that he (surgeon) "was no where near that part of the brain." (I never really understood why surgeon said that.) Father was paralyzed on left side and had difficulty speaking. Other physicians have stated that my father had a stroke during the surgery. Now 10 months later, he can walk, talk, communicate fairly well.

PROBLEM: He engages in certain activities (like polishing lavatory & brass faucet) for hours, and he doesn't seem aware of how LONG he works at these things. Whatever activity he engages in, it is extremely difficulty to draw his attention away, thus breaking the pattern. Primary care physician has prescribed the different medications for OCD (for compulsive behaviors), but there is no significant improvement. Distractability is also cause for concern.

QUESTION:
Is it likely that the drugs do not help because this part of his brain has been permanently damaged? I understand the pharmacological part of it, but I'm concerned that we are medicating my father for no benefit to him.

Thanks for any ideas, suggestions, whatever because I am at Wit's End.

 

Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury

Posted by Matt on March 31, 1999, at 1:40:45

In reply to OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by cait on March 30, 1999, at 20:56:14

Cait:

Are there any other symptoms, like tics or stuttering or any other movement disorders (maybe difficulty beginning movements?)?

Matt

 

Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury

Posted by cait on March 31, 1999, at 21:24:54

In reply to Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by Matt on March 31, 1999, at 1:40:45

> Cait:
>
> Are there any other symptoms, like tics or stuttering or any other movement disorders (maybe difficulty beginning movements?)?
>
> Matt

No, Matt, there are no other symptoms. My dad is on tegretol to control any possible seizure activity that might occur due to neurosurgery.
Last night he awoke at 2:30, got out of bed by himself, and worked at scraping some flaking paint off of the window frames. He did this for some 4 hours before I heard him. Poor dear--he just gets caught up in the activity and stays with it until I can distract him. I called his doctor today and asked if it was safe to give him some type of sleeping pill. he recommended that I give him 1 mg lorazepam to see if this will help him sleep through the night. But I will have to sleep in his room just in case he does wake up and get up--just in case the medication makes him unsteady. Don't want another fall!

Any ideas, thoughts that you want to share? I really need some help here.
Thanks,
cait

 

Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury

Posted by Matt on April 1, 1999, at 0:56:54

In reply to OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by cait on March 30, 1999, at 20:56:14

Cait

Remeron or Trazodone probably would make him sleep through the night, probably even better than the Ativan. The former might even help for his OCD.

Matt

 

Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?

Posted by cait on April 5, 1999, at 20:32:15

In reply to Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by Matt on April 1, 1999, at 0:56:54

> Cait
>
> Remeron or Trazodone probably would make him sleep through the night, probably even better than the Ativan. The former might even help for his OCD.
>
> Matt

I think that it is time for someone (professional) to evaluate my dad. I just worry so much that he is not *enjoying* his life. There were many days throughout the past 12 months that I cried with joy at seeing my dad regain certain physical abilities and also mental abilities. He was so delighted to be back at home, and he seemed filled with joy to be able to go to church and see different family/friends.

Now, he seems to have settled into a pattern that varies little, day-to-day. So much of his day is consumed by the compulsive activities, or I avoid doing certain things with him because I know what will happen--for instance, our walk around the block has become a struggle for me because my dad will stop next door and pull weeds from our neighbor's flower beds. It is sweet that he wants to help her (he is 82 and she is 94) but the weed picking becomes compulsive, and he will not stop unless I PLEAD with him to walk and get exercise. The few times that I have to leave my dad in the care of my mother, she will just let him stay in his bathroom for 4-6 hours or until I get home. She says that she can't get him to leave, even to eat a meal. But I think she finds it easier to just leave him in a room where he is safe, and she can do whatever she wants elsewhere in the house.

I also think that he is regressing in some ways. He has had to wear "attends" due to lack of bladder control, but now he is soiling the diapers. I don't know whether this is a physical or mental thing. My mother continues to scream at him, and she would have one of her typical "fits" if she knew about the bowel movements in the diapers.

How do I find the appropriate person? We are stuck in a little town in Miss. The neurosurgery was performed at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. That is too far...

I just need somebody to help me help my dad, please.

cait

 

Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?

Posted by saintjames on April 6, 1999, at 2:01:55

In reply to Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?, posted by cait on April 5, 1999, at 20:32:15

> > Cait
> >
> > Remeron or Trazodone probably would make him sleep through the night, probably even better than the Ativan. The former might even help for his OCD.
> >
> > Matt
>
> I think that it is time for someone (professional) to evaluate my dad. I just worry so much that he is not *enjoying* his life. There were many days throughout the past 12 months that I cried with joy at seeing my dad regain certain physical abilities and also mental abilities. He was so delighted to be back at home, and he seemed filled with joy to be able to go to church and see different family/friends.
>
> Now, he seems to have settled into a pattern that varies little, day-to-day. So much of his day is consumed by the compulsive activities, or I avoid doing certain things with him because I know what will happen--for instance, our walk around the block has become a struggle for me because my dad will stop next door and pull weeds from our neighbor's flower beds. It is sweet that he wants to help her (he is 82 and she is 94) but the weed picking becomes compulsive, and he will not stop unless I PLEAD with him to walk and get exercise. The few times that I have to leave my dad in the care of my mother, she will just let him stay in his bathroom for 4-6 hours or until I get home. She says that she can't get him to leave, even to eat a meal. But I think she finds it easier to just leave him in a room where he is safe, and she can do whatever she wants elsewhere in the house.
>
> I also think that he is regressing in some ways. He has had to wear "attends" due to lack of bladder control, but now he is soiling the diapers. I don't know whether this is a physical or mental thing. My mother continues to scream at him, and she would have one of her typical "fits" if she knew about the bowel movements in the diapers.
>
> How do I find the appropriate person? We are stuck in a little town in Miss. The neurosurgery was performed at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. That is too far...
>
> I just need somebody to help me help my dad, please.
>
> cait


James here...

If you are near Baton Rouge try Dr Jenne Estes.

j

 

Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?

Posted by cait on April 6, 1999, at 10:05:32

In reply to Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?, posted by saintjames on April 6, 1999, at 2:01:55

> How do I find the appropriate person? We are stuck in a little town in Miss. The neurosurgery was performed at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. After the fourth trip down there--unless there is a problem with the titanium plate in his head--I don't ever want to return. Lots of bad memories, plus the trip is almost five hours. That is too far...
> >
> > I just need somebody to help me help my dad, please.
> >
> > cait
>
>
> James here...
>
> If you are near Baton Rouge try Dr Jenne Estes.
>
> j

James, thanks for the reply, but that is hours away. We live in east central Mississippi. Would need someone in one of the following cities (mainly because travel is somewhat difficult--it would be just the two of us, and "rest stops" can be a real dilemna): Tupelo, Columbus, Starkville, Meridian, possibly Jackson--but that is over 2 hours away.

Know anyone in these places?
Thanks, cait

 

Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?

Posted by saintjames on April 6, 1999, at 16:01:52

In reply to Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?, posted by cait on April 6, 1999, at 10:05:32

>
> James, thanks for the reply, but that is hours away. We live in east central Mississippi. Would need someone in one of the following cities (mainly because travel is somewhat difficult--it would be just the two of us, and "rest stops" can be a real dilemna): Tupelo, Columbus, Starkville, Meridian, possibly Jackson--but that is over 2 hours away.
>
> Know anyone in these places?
> Thanks, cait


It was nice to hear all the places I knew well as a child ! I would concentrate on Jackson as it is the biggest city. I work with several brain injured persons and finding the right doc is tricky....bigger cities tend to have a better selection.

j

 

Re: Need Recommedations, PLEASE

Posted by cait on April 7, 1999, at 19:09:58

In reply to Re: Brain Injury--How can I help him?, posted by saintjames on April 6, 1999, at 16:01:52


If anyone has a professional or personal knowledge of a therapist (don't even know what type should be consulted), please reply. This is truly a plea for help--for my father, my mother, and for me. And we do need someone who is within a sixty to ninety mile radius. Thanks to anyone who is willing to respond.

cait

 

Re: Recommedation

Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 1999, at 16:08:23

In reply to Re: Need Recommedations, PLEASE, posted by cait on April 7, 1999, at 19:09:58

> If anyone has a professional or personal knowledge of a therapist (don't even know what type should be consulted), please reply...

I happen to know a psychologist in Hattiesburg, and what he said follows. It's a place to start, at least. Good luck!

Bob

> A good place for that person on your chat room to start would be to call the Counseling Center at Mississippi State in Starkville -- I bet that they offer sliding scale assessment and tx. Here is the info:

> The Counseling Center is located in Room 201, YMCA Building. It is open from 8-5, Monday through Friday. Appointments may be made in person or by calling 325-2091.

 

Thank you for hearing and helping

Posted by cait on April 8, 1999, at 18:41:10

In reply to Re: Recommedation, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 1999, at 16:08:23

Dr. Bob,
Your efforts are appreciated. I will call tomorrow!
cait

 

No Help :-(

Posted by cait on April 9, 1999, at 20:28:38

In reply to Thank you for hearing and helping, posted by cait on April 8, 1999, at 18:41:10

> Dr. Bob,
> Your efforts are appreciated. I will call tomorrow!
> cait

The Center is limited to students enrolled at MSU. And naturally, the only person available to talk with was the secretary who could not give me any other agencies or names.

Gee, I don't look forward to picking out a name from the telephone directory. But I will continue my search, or all three of us will be admitted or committed!

Thanks again for your efforts.
Regards, cait

 

Re: No Help :-(

Posted by Dr. Bob on April 10, 1999, at 11:17:11

In reply to No Help :-(, posted by cait on April 9, 1999, at 20:28:38

> The Center is limited to students enrolled at MSU. And naturally, the only person available to talk with was the secretary who could not give me any other agencies or names.

I was afraid that might happen. My friend in Hattiesburg might have assumed you were a student. Sorry!

Usually student counseling centers are aware of other professional resources (individuals and agencies) in their area. They're under no obligation to help non-students, but you could try calling back and maybe just asking to speak with Dr. Cox:

http://msuinfo.ur.msstate.edu/msu_memo/1998/08-31-98/cox.htm

and then explaining your situation and asking her for suggestions.

Or, maybe an internist who specializes in geriatric patients might be a better bet. You could try to talking to a doctor at their Student Health Center:

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/health/faq1.htm

and asking for suggestions, though of course you might run into the same problems as before.

Good luck,

Bob

 

Re: No Help : for cait

Posted by Glen on April 17, 1999, at 7:37:00

In reply to No Help :-(, posted by cait on April 9, 1999, at 20:28:38

> > Dr. Bob,
> > Your efforts are appreciated. I will call tomorrow!
> > cait
>
> The Center is limited to students enrolled at MSU. And naturally, the only person available to talk with was the secretary who could not give me any other agencies or names.
>
> Gee, I don't look forward to picking out a name from the telephone directory. But I will continue my search, or all three of us will be admitted or committed!
>
> Thanks again for your efforts.
> Regards, cait

Dear cait,

Please e-mail me for some information on Brain Injury help that I have received.
I was injured in an auto accident and have received help from a doctor in Houston,TX.
I lived in Columbus, MS for 11 years, and now live in South GA. My brother is a
doctor in New Orleans who might can help find some one in your area, too.
Glen Newsom
swampfoxx46@hotmail.com

 

Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury

Posted by Glen on April 17, 1999, at 7:43:30

In reply to Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by cait on March 31, 1999, at 21:24:54

> > Cait:
> >
> > Are there any other symptoms, like tics or stuttering or any other movement disorders (maybe difficulty beginning movements?)?
> >
> > Matt
>
> No, Matt, there are no other symptoms. My dad is on tegretol to control any possible seizure activity that might occur due to neurosurgery.
> Last night he awoke at 2:30, got out of bed by himself, and worked at scraping some flaking paint off of the window frames. He did this for some 4 hours before I heard him. Poor dear--he just gets caught up in the activity and stays with it until I can distract him. I called his doctor today and asked if it was safe to give him some type of sleeping pill. he recommended that I give him 1 mg lorazepam to see if this will help him sleep through the night. But I will have to sleep in his room just in case he does wake up and get up--just in case the medication makes him unsteady. Don't want another fall!
>
> Any ideas, thoughts that you want to share? I really need some help here.
> Thanks,
> cait

Dear cait,

While I have received dramatic help from the doctor, I continue to have problems sleeping. I can sleep for 1 to 3 hours and then I am awake
for the remainder of the evening, tossing, dozing, dreaming wierd dreams. I am told the right side of my brain is very damaged and is firing
too much, like a hair trigger on a gun. Please e-mail for further discussion.

 

Re: Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan...

Posted by cait on April 17, 1999, at 20:45:46

In reply to Re: OCD Medications & Brain Injury, posted by Glen on April 17, 1999, at 7:43:30

Feeling at my wit's end, I called my dad's primary care doc. who recommended that we admit my dad to the "Senior Care Unit" (for age 65+ and a locked psychiatric wing) for evaluation by a psychiatrist from Columbus, a Dr. Hayden.

The "therapy" they are using requires my dad to wait "x" number of minutes before undertaking certain activities. For example, before he can brush his teeth, he must look at the toothbrush and toothpaste for five min. (then later will increase to 10 min.) before he may brush his teeth. He has a limited amount of time to complete his oral hygiene. Dr. Hayden explained to me that this therapy will gradually increase my father's anxiety so much that it will eventually erase from the other end the anxiety that causes him to engage in certain activities for hours on end. Is anyone familiar with this type therapy?

The new medications are: Celexa 20 mg every morning, Ativan 0.5 mg at bedtime, Risperdal 0.5 mg at bedtime. Anyone willing to venture an opinion on this combination?

Right now my dad is pretty depressed at being removed from his home and "locked up" where he is pretty bored. I asked him if he thought the therapy was helping (5th day), and he replied that it was not helping him but maybe it was helping my mother and me. Gosh, did I feel bad.

Just wanted to let you know what is happening, and hoping to hear from some of you.

Thanks, cait

 

Re: Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan...

Posted by Glen on April 18, 1999, at 7:18:07

In reply to Re: Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan..., posted by cait on April 17, 1999, at 20:45:46

> Feeling at my wit's end, I called my dad's primary care doc. who recommended that we admit my dad to the "Senior Care Unit" (for age 65+ and a locked psychiatric wing) for evaluation by a psychiatrist from Columbus, a Dr. Hayden.
>
> The "therapy" they are using requires my dad to wait "x" number of minutes before undertaking certain activities. For example, before he can brush his teeth, he must look at the toothbrush and toothpaste for five min. (then later will increase to 10 min.) before he may brush his teeth. He has a limited amount of time to complete his oral hygiene. Dr. Hayden explained to me that this therapy will gradually increase my father's anxiety so much that it will eventually erase from the other end the anxiety that causes him to engage in certain activities for hours on end. Is anyone familiar with this type therapy?
>
> The new medications are: Celexa 20 mg every morning, Ativan 0.5 mg at bedtime, Risperdal 0.5 mg at bedtime. Anyone willing to venture an opinion on this combination?
>
> Right now my dad is pretty depressed at being removed from his home and "locked up" where he is pretty bored. I asked him if he thought the therapy was helping (5th day), and he replied that it was not helping him but maybe it was helping my mother and me. Gosh, did I feel bad.
>
> Just wanted to let you know what is happening, and hoping to hear from some of you.
>
> Thanks, cait

Dear cait,

I am on Respirdal .5mg per day. This is to help my damaged brain translate emotions properly. I seem to have a problem getting upset easily after experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury in an automobile accident 2 1/2 years ago. The drug seems to help calm me down and keep me from flying off the handle so quickly. As for the other two drugs, I can't help. It has to be confusing and frustrating for your dad to have to experience that type therapy. It seems that it would do just the opposite, and make him more enraged bacause of the time limits on everything. Again, if you are interested, I will contact my brother to see if he is aware of a chiropractic neurologist in the Golden Triangle, Tupelo area to see if your dad could benefit from him.
Wishing you the best in your tough times.. Glen

 

Glen: What is a chiropractic neurologist?

Posted by cait on April 18, 1999, at 7:37:56

In reply to Re: Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan..., posted by Glen on April 18, 1999, at 7:18:07

> > Feeling at my wit's end, I called my dad's primary care doc. who recommended that we admit my dad to the "Senior Care Unit" (for age 65+ and a locked psychiatric wing) for evaluation by a psychiatrist from Columbus, a Dr. Hayden.
> >
> > The "therapy" they are using requires my dad to wait "x" number of minutes before undertaking certain activities. For example, before he can brush his teeth, he must look at the toothbrush and toothpaste for five min. (then later will increase to 10 min.) before he may brush his teeth. He has a limited amount of time to complete his oral hygiene. Dr. Hayden explained to me that this therapy will gradually increase my father's anxiety so much that it will eventually erase from the other end the anxiety that causes him to engage in certain activities for hours on end. Is anyone familiar with this type therapy?
> >
> > The new medications are: Celexa 20 mg every morning, Ativan 0.5 mg at bedtime, Risperdal 0.5 mg at bedtime. Anyone willing to venture an opinion on this combination?
> >
> > Right now my dad is pretty depressed at being removed from his home and "locked up" where he is pretty bored. I asked him if he thought the therapy was helping (5th day), and he replied that it was not helping him but maybe it was helping my mother and me. Gosh, did I feel bad.
> >
> > Just wanted to let you know what is happening, and hoping to hear from some of you.
> >
> > Thanks, cait
>
> Dear cait,
>
> I am on Respirdal .5mg per day. This is to help my damaged brain translate emotions properly. I seem to have a problem getting upset easily after experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury in an automobile accident 2 1/2 years ago. The drug seems to help calm me down and keep me from flying off the handle so quickly. As for the other two drugs, I can't help. It has to be confusing and frustrating for your dad to have to experience that type therapy. It seems that it would do just the opposite, and make him more enraged bacause of the time limits on everything. Again, if you are interested, I will contact my brother to see if he is aware of a chiropractic neurologist in the Golden Triangle, Tupelo area to see if your dad could benefit from him.
> Wishing you the best in your tough times.. Glen

 

Re: Glen: What is a chiropractic neurologist?

Posted by Glen on April 18, 1999, at 15:50:54

In reply to Glen: What is a chiropractic neurologist?, posted by cait on April 18, 1999, at 7:37:56

> > > Feeling at my wit's end, I called my dad's primary care doc. who recommended that we admit my dad to the "Senior Care Unit" (for age 65+ and a locked psychiatric wing) for evaluation by a psychiatrist from Columbus, a Dr. Hayden.
> > >
> > > The "therapy" they are using requires my dad to wait "x" number of minutes before undertaking certain activities. For example, before he can brush his teeth, he must look at the toothbrush and toothpaste for five min. (then later will increase to 10 min.) before he may brush his teeth. He has a limited amount of time to complete his oral hygiene. Dr. Hayden explained to me that this therapy will gradually increase my father's anxiety so much that it will eventually erase from the other end the anxiety that causes him to engage in certain activities for hours on end. Is anyone familiar with this type therapy?
> > >
> > > The new medications are: Celexa 20 mg every morning, Ativan 0.5 mg at bedtime, Risperdal 0.5 mg at bedtime. Anyone willing to venture an opinion on this combination?
> > >
> > > Right now my dad is pretty depressed at being removed from his home and "locked up" where he is pretty bored. I asked him if he thought the therapy was helping (5th day), and he replied that it was not helping him but maybe it was helping my mother and me. Gosh, did I feel bad.
> > >
> > > Just wanted to let you know what is happening, and hoping to hear from some of you.
> > >

cait,

It was a new term for me too... My brother has been a chiropractor for 20+ years, and now is taking a course in neurology to add to his chiropractic knowledge. He has a brother-in-law in Booneville, MS, who practices with the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo who has been in practice about 10 years. When the two have discussed the information my brother is learning in his first year of schooling, the brother-in-law is amazed, because it is information he is unaware of. Using a chiropractic neurologist is the only help that I have received for brain damage since my auto accident 2 1/2 years ago. I was going down the tubes rapidly....both physical and mental problems including seizures. With one session, about 1 hour, I was restored to about 80% of where I was before the wreck.
Where in MS do you live? I will e-mail my brother to see. By the way, I am on risperdal .5mg. I was to take it in the evenings, too, at bed time, but I found that it kept me awake. I started taking it with the evening meal and it helped overcome the problem.
Best regards,
Glen

> > > Thanks, cait
> >
> > Dear cait,
> >
> > I am on Respirdal .5mg per day. This is to help my damaged brain translate emotions properly. I seem to have a problem getting upset easily after experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury in an automobile accident 2 1/2 years ago. The drug seems to help calm me down and keep me from flying off the handle so quickly. As for the other two drugs, I can't help. It has to be confusing and frustrating for your dad to have to experience that type therapy. It seems that it would do just the opposite, and make him more enraged bacause of the time limits on everything. Again, if you are interested, I will contact my brother to see if he is aware of a chiropractic neurologist in the Golden Triangle, Tupelo area to see if your dad could benefit from him.
> > Wishing you the best in your tough times.. Glen

 

Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan...Dr. Bob?

Posted by cait on April 18, 1999, at 20:56:03

In reply to Re: Is it helping? Celexa,Risperdal,Ativan..., posted by cait on April 17, 1999, at 20:45:46

> Feeling at my wit's end, I called my dad's primary care doc. who recommended that we admit my dad to the "Senior Care Unit" (for age 65+ and a locked psychiatric wing) for evaluation by a psychiatrist from Columbus, a Dr. Hayden.
>
> The "therapy" they are using requires my dad to wait "x" number of minutes before undertaking certain activities. For example, before he can brush his teeth, he must look at the toothbrush and toothpaste for five min. (then later will increase to 10 min.) before he may brush his teeth. He has a limited amount of time to complete his oral hygiene. Dr. Hayden explained to me that this therapy will gradually increase my father's anxiety so much that it will eventually erase from the other end the anxiety that causes him to engage in certain activities for hours on end. Is anyone familiar with this type therapy?
>
> The new medications are: Celexa 20 mg every morning, Ativan 0.5 mg at bedtime, Risperdal 0.5 mg at bedtime. Anyone willing to venture an opinion on this combination?
>
> Right now my dad is pretty depressed at being removed from his home and "locked up" where he is pretty bored. I asked him if he thought the therapy was helping (5th day), and he replied that it was not helping him but maybe it was helping my mother and me. Gosh, did I feel bad.
>
> Just wanted to let you know what is happening, and hoping to hear from some of you.
>
> Thanks, cait

Dr. Bob,
This program that I mentioned above must be operating on a shoe-string budget and probably lacks appropriate staff. My poor dad is in worse shape now than when he was admitted on Monday.

A staff member reported to me that my father was having difficulty sleeping: he did not go to sleep until 1:30 AM Wed. and 2 AM Thurs. When I questioned the RN on staff last night about the medications and inability to sleep, he checked the records (which are official, legal documents) and reported to me that the nursing notes indicate that my dad was in bed and asleep by 10-10:30 EVERY night.

My dad's ONE goal for Saturday and Sunday was to get to his meals on time. There were no other activities, and he has never been encouraged to get any exercise by walking up and down the halls (physical exercise is critical to his maintaining the use of his left leg). I find all of this VERY disturbing. I doubt that the psychiatrist (who travels down from Columbus 3 days a week) has full knowledge of the lack of mental and physical care given to these patients.

Should my alarm bells be ringing this loudly? I am quite concerned. Would you be kind enough to post an opinion (just an opinion!)? Really need a ballast in this storm.

Regards,
cait

 

Thanks, Glen

Posted by cait on April 19, 1999, at 13:43:14

In reply to Re: Glen: What is a chiropractic neurologist?, posted by Glen on April 18, 1999, at 15:50:54

> cait,
>
> It was a new term for me too... My brother has been a chiropractor for 20+ years, and now is taking a course in neurology to add to his chiropractic knowledge. He has a brother-in-law in Booneville, MS, who practices with the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo who has been in practice about 10 years. When the two have discussed the information my brother is learning in his first year of schooling, the brother-in-law is amazed, because it is information he is unaware of. Using a chiropractic neurologist is the only help that I have received for brain damage since my auto accident 2 1/2 years ago. I was going down the tubes rapidly....both physical and mental problems including seizures. With one session, about 1 hour, I was restored to about 80% of where I was before the wreck.
> Where in MS do you live? I will e-mail my brother to see. By the way, I am on risperdal .5mg. I was to take it in the evenings, too, at bed time, but I found that it kept me awake. I started taking it with the evening meal and it helped overcome the problem.
> Best regards,
> Glen
>
>
>
> > > > Thanks, cait
> > >
> > > Dear cait,
> > >
> > > I am on Respirdal .5mg per day. This is to help my damaged brain translate emotions properly. I seem to have a problem getting upset easily after experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury in an automobile accident 2 1/2 years ago. The drug seems to help calm me down and keep me from flying off the handle so quickly. As for the other two drugs, I can't help. It has to be confusing and frustrating for your dad to have to experience that type therapy. It seems that it would do just the opposite, and make him more enraged bacause of the time limits on everything. Again, if you are interested, I will contact my brother to see if he is aware of a chiropractic neurologist in the Golden Triangle, Tupelo area to see if your dad could benefit from him.
> > > Wishing you the best in your tough times.. Glen

I have tried to e-mail you, but will post again here, and hope that you will get back to me. Who is the neurologist in Tupelo?

I am really discouraged with the program my dad has been in for the last week. I called the hospital this morning and told them that I planned to bring my father home TODAY. I am now waiting for the psychiatrist to drive down from Columbus so that he can sign the discharge papers. Maybe we should have taken my dad to a neurologist?

Will check back later,
cait

 

Re: Thanks, Glen

Posted by Glen on April 20, 1999, at 6:16:36

In reply to Thanks, Glen, posted by cait on April 19, 1999, at 13:43:14

> > cait,
> >
> > It was a new term for me too... My brother has been a chiropractor for 20+ years, and now is taking a course in neurology to add to his chiropractic knowledge. He has a brother-in-law in Booneville, MS, who practices with the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo who has been in practice about 10 years. When the two have discussed the information my brother is learning in his first year of schooling, the brother-in-law is amazed, because it is information he is unaware of. Using a chiropractic neurologist is the only help that I have received for brain damage since my auto accident 2 1/2 years ago. I was going down the tubes rapidly....both physical and mental problems including seizures. With one session, about 1 hour, I was restored to about 80% of where I was before the wreck.
> > Where in MS do you live? I will e-mail my brother to see. By the way, I am on risperdal .5mg. I was to take it in the evenings, too, at bed time, but I found that it kept me awake. I started taking it with the evening meal and it helped overcome the problem.
> > Best regards,
> > Glen
> >
> >
> >
> > > > > Thanks, cait
> > > >
> > > > Dear cait,
> > > >
> > > > I am on Respirdal .5mg per day. This is to help my damaged brain translate emotions properly. I seem to have a problem getting upset easily after experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury in an automobile accident 2 1/2 years ago. The drug seems to help calm me down and keep me from flying off the handle so quickly. As for the other two drugs, I can't help. It has to be confusing and frustrating for your dad to have to experience that type therapy. It seems that it would do just the opposite, and make him more enraged bacause of the time limits on everything. Again, if you are interested, I will contact my brother to see if he is aware of a chiropractic neurologist in the Golden Triangle, Tupelo area to see if your dad could benefit from him.
> > > > Wishing you the best in your tough times.. Glen
>
> I have tried to e-mail you, but will post again here, and hope that you will get back to me. Who is the neurologist in Tupelo?
>
> I am really discouraged with the program my dad has been in for the last week. I called the hospital this morning and told them that I planned to bring my father home TODAY. I am now waiting for the psychiatrist to drive down from Columbus so that he can sign the discharge papers. Maybe we should have taken my dad to a neurologist?
>
> Will check back later,
> cait

cait,

I am not for sure whether it is Tupelo or Booneville that he practices... His name is David Doorenbose (Door-en bos). He practiced in Meridian for several years before moving back to his home area. Again, where in MS do you live?

Glen

 

To Glen

Posted by cait on April 20, 1999, at 19:50:45

In reply to Re: Thanks, Glen, posted by Glen on April 20, 1999, at 6:16:36

> cait,
>
> I am not for sure whether it is Tupelo or Booneville that he practices... His name is David Doorenbose (Door-en bos). He practiced in Meridian for several years before moving back to his home area. Again, where in MS do you live?
>
> Glen

Hi, Glen
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, but my dad is SO MUCH WORSE than BEFORE he spent the week in the hospital. Seems like he has regressed to where he was months ago--he woke up at 4:30 this AM and turned TV on with volume very loud. I went into his room to turn TV off and see if I could get him back to bed. NO WAY! He finally took a nap from 1:30 to 2:30. This afternoon, he has been beligerent, and sometimes almost *mean*

I wonder if his change in behavior is from the bad experience of the hospital program or if it is due to the Celexa and risperdal? Anyway, to answer YOUR question, we live in a small town 30 miles south of Columbus. With all of the work on Highway 45 (4-lane), the drive to Tupelo is not difficult.

Would you tell me in what ways your treatment helped you? Sounds like you were very fortunate to have experienced an 80% improvement. Have you ever checked out the Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology sites? Pretty good Brain Injury chat room.

Regards,
cait


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