Keep Digging to Find Source of Mother's Pain

Photo credit Angels Vincente Dear Carol: My mom was recently diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s. She’s become increasingly confused when she tries to explain something, so we don’t know what to think about this. She had a root canal two years ago and did fine, but now she’s having pain that she says is coming from that location. The dentist who did the surgery took X-rays and sees no reason for the pain. A second dentist agreed, but my mother continues to hurt. Two weeks ago, we took her to the emergency room. They found... Read the full question and answer on Inforum to learn more about digging to find the pain that is distressing someone who can't tell us what's wrong: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesIncreasing Paranoia In Older Adult Needs InvestigatingBefore Placing a Loved One in a Nursing Home Consider These 9 ThingsDr. Magda Asks Minding Our Elders Some questions 
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