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| elderly woman angry and always tired | 3/27/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my mother is 88 and always complaining about being tired and sick and gets angry at the drop of a ...
A: Of course old age alone can make us weary, but there can also be underlying treatable causes which ...
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| cumadon | 3/25/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I'm a 56 yr old female that is having tia's , I am extremely allergic to aspirin. I am on disability ...
A: As with any prescription medication, you need to consult with a certified pharmacist before taking ...
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| cumadon and food | 3/21/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: What foods do I need to stay away from while on cumadon
A: Warfarin (Coumadin) is a blood-thinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. Certain ...
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| Dementia and Risperdal | 2/8/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My great aunt is 83 years old. A few years ago she started hearing voices. Her doctor put her on ...
A: Respiradal is a very commonly prescribed medication for Dementia patients to deal with agitation or ...
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| longstaning GERD | 2/6/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My 70-year-old brother has suffered from acid stomach for many years but has grown much worse ...
A: I agree that nurses are a great resource for hearing who’s good and who to avoid, but I’m not sure ...
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| Medical alarm/alert systems | 1/22/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Margot, It is time for our family to get a monitoring system for our mother. Do you have information ...
A: I would call your local General Hospital and ask if they have a Community Monitoring System (the ...
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| Mom's health issues | 1/20/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Previously you stated that reversing contractures were difficult - but not that it was impossible. ...
A: I have "reversed" contractures on some of my older clients over the years - it just requires a ...
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| Dairy | 1/16/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am early fifties. After experiancing a lot of discomfort(gas,bloating) from a small bowl of ice ...
A: I'm SO glad you discovered your obvious food allergy - sadly too many people walk thought life with ...
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| is it dementia without loss of memory | 1/13/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My grandmother, 79 year old, hypertensive under treatment with nifedipine 10mg,had a stroke 1.5 ...
A: Yes it is very difficult to guess without knowing your Grandmother’s medical history and her current ...
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| Anti-depressants for aged people | 1/5/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I heard that Ambien is the most popular drug in the USA for people who suffer from insomnia. Which ...
A: Currently, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first choice for treatment of ...
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| when do you need one? | 1/4/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: how do you know if you need to switch to a geriatric doctor from your PCP ? what is the benefit of ...
A: I have worked with both Gerontologists and Geriatric Psychiatrists and have both extremely helpful ...
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| Mental ill mother in "rehabilitation center" | 12/17/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I didn't know who else to ask, so I hope you can give me some suggestions. I'd like to know if ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your Mother's condition, it sounds like she's had a difficult life ...
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| my 84 yr.old Aunt | 12/14/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: She called(I am5 hrs away and it is all mtn. passes) she told me she was so sick she thought she was ...
A: You are experiencing the same stressful challenges many of us in the ‘sandwich generation’ are ...
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| Turning back the clock? | 10/22/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am in 53. I have always been curious about how some celebrities manage to stay so young(looking) ...
A: There are no great secrets to good health that I am aware of, just the usual "eat sensibly, exercise ...
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| Grandfather | 10/16/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My grandfather lives with me. My grandfather has begun to confuse night and day. He will go to bed ...
A: God Bless you for caring for your dear old Granddad - he is lucky to have a family that cares for ...
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| high blood pressure in geriatrics | 10/16/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my mother-in-law who is 87 (low-normal to underweight) was visiting us recently (we live in ...
A: Any Healthcare professional can tell you that Blood Pressure issues can not be accurately diagnosed ...
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| neurogenic Bladder | 9/29/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: "I have this as a complication of a right mid cerebral artery infarct (stroke)last December ' 2006. ...
A: sorry about my delay responding, my computer was acting up the last few days. I am not aware of ...
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| Dementia in 82yr old Mother | 9/23/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother has been displaying early stages of dementia for a couple of years, but since our Dad died ...
A: I have never heard of anything like this - a temporary reversal of the signs and symptoms of ...
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| fifties | 9/22/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Margot I just turned fifty. Since I turned 40,I stretch,get lots of exercise,and dont smoke or ...
A: It’s not as difficult as you might think. Most people can feel better without the need to ...
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| Stool problems | 8/28/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have a redundant colon with a hystory of colitis and spastic colon (back in my 30's) I am now 76 ...
A: I agree that you should stay away from pharmacological medications like laxatives as long as ...
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| 90-yr-old dad--COPD and Morphine | 8/27/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I'm going to try to make this short, but it is complicated. My 90-yr-old Dad has not been eating ...
A: You are correct that Morphine must be given with caution to patients with COPD or any other ...
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| Depression in older Father | 8/21/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Margot, My Mother recently passed away and my Father seems to be showing severe signs of depression. ...
A: Depression is all too common in our seniors and is sadly very under-recognised and under-diagnosed. ...
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| Stroke of a resident at the nursing home that I am employed at | 8/19/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: A couple of weeks ago a dear, sweet lady that resides where I work had a massive stroke. This is ...
A: It is very painful to watch those we care deeply about suffer - I have worked with seniors for 20+ ...
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| After stroke | 7/26/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I had a stroke 10 years ago. I am 60 years old right now and even though I have Rheumatoid Arthritis ...
A: I am familiar with people having similar issues with loss of control of their emotions after brain ...
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| Maybe I have Dementia??? | 7/18/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am now 67 and I'm concerned about my predisposition to AD...my mother is 86, still alive, has ...
A: Treatment of dementia begins with treatment of the underlying disease, where possible. The ...
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| mother with dementia | 6/2/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother started seeing her current family practice doctor eight years ago. My mother was in ...
A: I'm a big believer in Geriatric Specialists including Gerontologists and Geriatric Pharmacists; I ...
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| Bells Palsy | 6/1/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I woke up this morning to find that part of my face had gone on strike! When I was 10 I had a very ...
A: Here's a few links I think you should find helpful: http://www.bellspalsy.ws/ ...
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| bowel movements | 5/7/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: 89 year woman. Just started not eating much during day. 1 donut, banana, tea, couple of spoonfuls of ...
A: Older people often have very small appetites so you do not need to worry or force feed. You do want ...
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| skin burning in elderly mother | 5/6/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother is 96 yrs. old. She cries every morning with symptoms of her skin burning, sometimes all ...
A: Obviously I am guessing and no one can diagnose unless your Mother is seen and examined by a ...
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| My Father | 3/1/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father is 84yrs old,he's in hospital at the moment. He went in with pneumonia,aspiration ...
A: That is a very good question which you really should discuss with his physician so you know what ...
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| aging and prescription medicines | 1/28/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am a 54 year old male. In my opinion, if you exercise frequently, any prescrption medicine you ...
A: You are absolutely right, exercise does not prevent all health issues, but it certainly reduces the ...
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| MEDICAL TESTS | 1/21/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Margot Hi, My mom is going to a new primary physician next week and Im going to ask him to get a ...
A: You should ask for a CBC (Complete Blood Count), Electrolytes, Thyroid and serum levels for her ...
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| result of aging? | 1/7/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Is is a natural response for my mother, age 85, to fall asleep after being seated for a few minutes? ...
A: I think you should have your Mother examined by her physician and have them run some basic tests. ...
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| anal leakage | 1/3/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am encouraged by the answer about anal leakage, that state of the art testing can possibly ...
A: The first thing you need to do is go speak to your doctor about your leakage, he will exam you and ...
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| Dad at 74 | 12/5/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My Dad is 74. He had polio as a teen and has deterioration in his back an hips that make it painful ...
A: I don't actually know much about Polio and have never worked with any Polio patients, but I did a ...
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| Acceptance in dementia patient | 11/30/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father has recently had a severe escalation of dementia, resulting in loss of driving privileges ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your father's struggle with Dementia, it can be such a cruel disease. ...
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| Grandmother broke ankle | 11/25/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I don't know if you'll be able to help me, but walking in to my mother's house to eat Thanksgiving ...
A: I have broken my leg twice and can honestly say it hurts so much in the beginning and swells so ...
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| memory trouble | 10/22/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother is 80 years old, in relatively good health with the normal aches and pains of her years. ...
A: Yes there are some simple tests you can do to rule out some treatable causes for STM Loss. I would ...
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| AD and mind-altering drugs | 10/22/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I really appreciate your fast response and your well-wishes for my Mother. In your reply you ...
A: Well your goal is to promote quality of life and that needs to be accomplished by giving your Mom ...
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| AD and mind-altering drugs | 10/21/2006 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My Mother, who is 78, is in what I would consider the late stages of Alzheimers. I have three ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Mother, Dementia is a cruel disease for everyone involved. The best ...
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