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How Can Chronic Insomnia Be Treated?
my father is 90 years old he is restless at night and kicks his feet a lot when he naps during the day his body twitches and jerks as he is very nervous and he has been agitated he has severe senile dementia what do u recommend he does get sensitive to medication and he does not sleep well at nigh what do u recommend? any suggestions
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You need to take him to his doctor for an evaluation to make sure his blood tests are normal.
If it is muscle spasms, then a multivitamin and drinking plenty of water may help. Muscle relaxants could also help but may make his Dementia worse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You need to take him to his doctor for an evaluation to make sure his blood tests are normal.
If it is muscle spasms, then a multivitamin and drinking plenty of water may help. Muscle relaxants could also help but may make his Dementia worse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
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