My Husband Is 95 And He Has Begun To Stop

Posted on Mon, 22 Apr 2019

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Question : My husband is 95 and he has begun to stop remembering everything present, names business, old friends, what is what and is tired most of the time. He has had cancer three times in his life. he has pace maker, low blood pressure, cold all the time, still works and drives to work about 10 miless from home. retire attorney, tries to deal with big business but can't. i am worried about him, been married 67 years he loves to dance . I have read about citicoline, can I give this to him, He take not for this , he takes eliquis, gabapentin, probiotic,synthroid, omeppraole, everyday, he needs vitamins and everything to give him strength. he is getting tired and he does not sleep at all. He is worried bout not leaving enough money for our 4 children who are in their 60s. I am 88 and very worried about my husband, can yuou give me some directions. thank you. Adelene Abercia, YYYY@YYYY He goes to 8 doctors inHouston but no ones says anything about his loosing weight or his memory

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can give him citicoline.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

You can give your husband citicoline as a supplement in order to improve the cognitive functions.

However, it is necessary to find the cause of loosing weight and cognitive decline.

Since there is a history of cancer in the past, brain imaging and blood tests are necessary to evaluate correctly if there is recurrence of the blood cancer and if the brain is affected.

If no recurrence then dementia should be considered as well.

Discuss with your husband's Doctor for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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