In Reply to: Re: Progression in Altzheimers posted by Enid Connelly on November 25, 1999 at 09:10:12:

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: : My Mother in Law has been on Arisept for 9 months. She is now getting all the simple questions asked at the 3 monthly check up correct, except she can't remember the 3 objects she is told to. However despite this, which apparently proves that the Arisept is working, we see her as getting progressively more confused. She lives on her own and is so far independent. She has an obsession that the Arisept are making her feel "funny, not quite right" and so she wants to pack up taking them. The real reason for this is that for her to receive Arisept she had to relinquish her driving license. This has upset her and become an obsession. She thinks that if she stops taking the Arisept she will be able to get her car back!!
: : My question is the funny not quite right feeling. Is this the Arisept or progression of the disease? I take it the confusion is the progression of the disease despite an "improved memory".

: : I am a homeopath and have given her homeopathic Aluminium in the hope that something may improve. Has anyone heard of success from this remedy and can give me potency and frequency? So far I have gone up to Aluminium 200.

: Information I have read on Alzheimers suggests aluminun can cause and increase effects. I would not use it! Please read up on problems with aluminum. My grandmother is in the same boat but has already refused to take the aricept.
: you may email me directly if you would like to discuss coincidence between our family members. Check her B12 level too, low B12 adds to confusion.

my response is in reference to the use of Arisept. First let me begin with saying that my prayers are with you and all of your family as you continue to deal with altzheimers on a day to day basis. I live in Canada and had made arrangements with the medical professionals to have my mother put on Arisept. However. her outcome was not as productive as yours. I hope you don't become discouraged with the new changes that are forthcoming. I'm sure your mom loves you, and as time goes by it will be harder to recognize this, but it is still very deep inside. (Review info on the progress of the disease). Most of all continue your presence without confrontation that would expell your personal views that may be directed at your mom. May God Bless You !!