I've recently started my Mom on 5 mg THC/CBD Chews (gummies) and have witnessed a wonderful change in Mom's anxiety. Her sundowning has all but gone. She has a wonderful appetite and is sleeping right through the night. She's a whole new person and is so much easier to be around. She had been taking Lorazepam for her anxiety and although it worked for the anxiety it has caused her personality to become so much more agitated. We've stopped with the anti anxiety meds and are now on THC/CBD only. Does anyone have any experience using THC/CBD gummies as to the long-term effect on Alzheimer's patients?
It wasn't legal up until recently, so how could there be any long-term studies?
Also, medical studies rely on accurate feedback from study subjects. How do you think someone with advancing dementia/ALZ would be able to tell anyone anything about what's going on with their bodies? It's not possible. That's one of the reasons why there are so few drugs for people with cognitive impairment.
What could be worse than the long-term effects of dementia/ALZ on a person? Side-effects from THC will probably be the least of their problems...
I also agree with Geaton that who cares about long term effects of CBD gummies? These elders with advanced dementia & ALZ aren't going to be around 'long term' anyway, so the only thing that matters is short term relief.
Wonderful news. glad it is helping.
Oh almost forgot to say. Yes I have used the drops (no THC) for my dh aunt, her dog, my back. This was several years ago. I know beyond a shadow of doubt it helped all three of us.
Just like any medication there can be side effects and stopping or starting a medication can have problems.
If this is working for you/ for mom great. Like a lot of medications what works for one does not always work for another and what does is effective for one another may need a different dose to be effective.
You mention 5mg, but what is the THC/CBD ratio?
Given the bewildering number of strains available did you work with a medical marijuana dispensary to determine the most beneficial product or were you just winging it?
TCH/CBD has worked well for Parkinson’s
However, I did add an herbal supplement that has passionflower and lavender to her daily vitamin pill minder last year when repair work had to be done on her house and she was a nervous wreck. I have taken that supplement myself and it does not make me drowsy, dizzy or light headed, and I thought it was safe to add to her night pills. I definitely noticed a difference and it was much easier on both of us to make it through that construction chaos and noise.
my mrs. took Lorazepam too and we had to cut it down about to 1/4 a tablet (hard to do!) or else it would just knock her out. Thanks for sharing!
Personally, my experience with available medical professionals through my mother's Medicare Advantage HMO has been terrible. We are in the desert area of Southern California, and one IPA has a MONOPOLY with all of the Medicare Advantage insurance companies: Aetna, Humana, Scan... all of them. All of the doctors are on overload, as there are so few PCPs, specialists, or behavioral healthcare providers. Many of the PCPs have decided to only accept PPOs. The wait times to see a provider can be up to 3 months, and when you go in, they are in such a hurry and so overwhelmed that they really don't care. It's pathetic. I have had to open a case with my senator and representative in Congress because I can't get anywhere with my grievances with Aetna Medicare Advantage.
But paying a therapist $140/week, who was recommended by the Coachella Valley Alzheimer's Association, has been a godsend. She is diplomatic with my mother and helps my mother make better decisions about her new daily life without a car. She is a licensed clinical social worker, and I can actually use her as a go-between between my mother and me. I have been fighting to get coverage for this out-of-network therapist because there are no therapists in the IPA network that will work with a dementia patient. So my mother's healthcare needs are not being met.
Back to the CBD gummies! Can you please provide the information on the gummies? I will get some for my mother for her daytime agitation. Thank you! I don't know if this platform allows for PMing.
I bought a couple of CBD gummy jars for calming husband's tantrums. Not sure they worked or if he even took them regularly. I think I'll have him take it at dinner on a regular basis.
We found a bottle of Buspirone in his cabinet and contacted the doctor. He said it would help his anxiety, but do not let him drive. So, now we're going to start it.
Here are some professional opinions for you to look over: https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=alzheimers%20and%20cbd
So I didn't want to get her agitated more by taking it out of her mouth, so she chewed it up. I Didn't know what else to do, so I sat with her like always, and about 40 minutes in, she was so calm and laughing and talking up a storm.
IT WAS AMAZING, CALM, NO SMACKING ALL DAY! I COULD'NT BELIEVE IT
MIND BLOWING AND SO NICE TO SEE HER LIKE THAT!!!
THC/CBD ( INDICA )
She is 86 yrs. Has had Alzheimers for 18 yrs.
THC has two different strains that will affect the body differently - indica vs. sativa. Sativas are known for their “head high,” an invigorating, energizing effect that can help reduce anxiety or stress and increase creativity and focus. Indicas are typically associated with full-body effects, such as increasing deep relaxation and reducing insomnia. (Indica puts one “in da couch”.)
I would say a combination of a sativa (THC) and CBD probably offers the most benefits.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor or medical professional of any type. This is my personal assessment of information and data available to the general public.
I am not a medical Dr but your personal assessment I agree totally. 60 year user for maintenance user.
I do repeat my self periodically
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7909838/
As far as THC.....love it
brain injury (75 / 80 years ago & with advise of pharmacist from dispensary now & THC daily
But nothing is working. Friends have suggested CBD but we are afraid … no experience or knowledge of it.
If a doctor says it’s ok I think we would try it.