My mum was diagnosed with temporal arteritis about 18months ago. This is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the head and brain, become inflamed or damaged. Thankfully her condition is being successfully treated to minimize tissue damage that can occur (due to inadequate blood flow caused by the condition). It is a condition that can't be cured and she takes steroids for it as well as a number of other tablets...
I have noticed a real decline in my mum's mental health, she has been offered tablets for depression but they don't suit her and she prefers not to take them (with GPs blessing). She is anxious, very 'single minded' (it almost appears that she doesn't hear the other person in a 'conversation') and is very self, and in particular her 'illness' centred. My Dad has been great but is a very private person and they live a rather quiet life with few interests. I live just a few minutes away and try to chat every day if not in person on the phone/text. We walk together most days but she is finding even these walks troublesome, making her tired. Does this ring any bells for anyone... struggling.
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Elderly parents - concerned about by Mum
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Hopeandfaith7 · 27/05/2015 20:34
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