... ones ... this? ... Any ... Hi Elliot, My situation seems very similar to yours.My wife has had WKS for 9 years.She was 47 then,me 42.Everyones situation is...
Carrie: Can you get me a PS3. Just kidding. That's great that your Dad is joking around and seeming to adapt. He may very well be "content". Sounds like...
Carrie: You're Dad probably knew who you were, although its certainly possible he didn't but more likely he just is confused and trying to fill in the gaps....
Dave: You're dad sounds so much like my mother now. The taking notes, the routine, the expense and especially the taking things for granted. But its so...
Elliott, I am 43 and my husband is 55. He was diagnosed with WKS and hepatic encepalopathy in 2003. He is institutionalized as that is what the team of...
Kathy: My dad talks often about his parents, whom I hardly knew. He talks about his childhood and growing up in places I never knew he lived. He sometimes...
I'm glad to offer hope, Carrie. Back in the day, I honestly didn't have much and was very confused. I alos think its wonderful that you and your Dad have...
Irecently posted about spouses dealing with their new lives as caregiver/taker. Thanks to all who responded. I also recently composed a quick poem for some...
Elliot, Im new to the group but thought i would let you know alittle about my story. Its my x husband of 25 years that has it and he just turned 50. We have...
Hello, Just alittle bit about me,,,and my family, My x husband suffers from Wernicke, and im still a big part of his life, we have 2 children together, i am...
i was wondering if wernicke korsakoff can come on fast or is it a slow moving thing,,,,my x husband has it thats what they say and he was actually fine one day...
Hi Karen, Welcome to the group. My name is Nora and I'm one of the few members of the group who suffers from the Wernicke'e Encephalopathy. Most of the...
Hi Karen, It's Nora again. Yes it usually comes on fast. Although in my case it came on within several months. I think it depends on the degree of Thiamine...
Hi Karen, One more comment; it usually takes about a year for the person with the disease to stabilize. So providing he takes the Thiamine and does not drink,...
Hi Karen: My mom has Korsakoffs and she has improved quite a bit since the onset almost 4 years ago now. A couple of things has helped her. 1. She no...
Karen: It is caused by a Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. Alcohol slows the absorption of thiamine and alcoholics tend to replace food with alcohol. ...
Kathy, I did come across the link several times in my "re-readings" of past posts. Unfortunately, the link no longer works. It takes you to a nusring course...
Yes that was it, a nursing course. I think it was only posted by link but I will try to dig out a hard copy. I used to carry it around to her doctors so...
OK, I screwed up. I've been going through the two emotions of anger and guilt since last Thursday which is why I haven't been posting. Maybe this isn't the...
Oh, Amanda, I could just feel the frustration and anger in your message....lol. I wish I could help in some way. In reference to your question to me, yes it...
Hi Amanda: You didn't ask me but I feel your pain. I have felt the same anger and frustration that you have.(go throuogh some of my early posts and you can...
Thank you for understanding and for your advice. As far as some things, my dad doesn't have a driver's license. He couldn't drive if he did because his...
Dear all (esp. the Scottish contingent!) I still read the posts, but these days have nothing to add, but thought I should let you know that I am still out here...
Amanda, Wow, I really feel the anger in your post and I can also totally identify with it. I still have similar problems with my dad. When he stopped drinking,...
Anger and guilt are two very real and very complicated emotions. The general board may very well be the best place for your post, as I would imagine there are...
Here is a link that I have found to be about the best out there ........ http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/files/20030808_114420_Wernicke-Korsakoff.pdf Another...
Marg- In MO?? Are you here in Missouri? Mom (Nora, dulcineasmom) and I are in the Kansas City area. Beccah ... there ........ ... Korsakoff.pdf ... ...
Wow! Thanks Marg. I hadn't seen those before and that article was much better that the one I was referring to. Once again, I note how it is from across...
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