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michking40

My DH has been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia almost a year ago. Recently he’s become easily agitated and angered.
I spoke to his neurologist about it and he denied all of it. I was hoping to change his antidepressants. She said she thought it wasn’t necessary. She thought pain might be the cause since he has chronic back pain. She wants to wait. In the meantime, I need to figure a way to deal with it.
Any ideas?

ronda b

My DH has VD along with alz. He has a tendency to get angry or aggravated easily. He is on seroquel to help which it does.

MaryMN

Does your DH have a primary care doctor that could manage his meds? I have found my DH's PCP (who he has seen for years) is much more willing to help than the neurologist that he sees rarely.

SDianeL

I would insist that the Neurologist do what you asked. I would video your DHs outbursts and show the doctor. I would also ask for a referral to a Geriatric Psychiatrist to manage meds. They are the best type of doctor to do that.