I have vented about this before. I am the primary caregiver as I live in the same house as mom. These outbursts of rage at any given time, for no rhyme or reason are coming more frequently along with her hitting and now pulling my hair. My much younger sister who lives about 10 minutes away and visits when it is convenient for her does not want me to ask my mother's doctor for medication to calm my mother down. She doesn't live with this I do.
Thank you Msmadge but after all these rage outbreaks and what it is doing to me and my husband, I do hope it acts like an elephant tranquilizer. I know that sounds harsh but I am desperate
How long does it take for Haldol® to work? A person should try Haloperidol for at least four to six weeks; this is when the maximum effects of the medication are usually seen. However, some symptoms such as hallucinations, anxiety, and paranoia should lessen within a few days to a few weeks.
Haldol (haloperidol) www.namihelps.org/assets/PDFs/fact-sheets/Medications/Haldol.pdf
If the rages are not lessening by Monday, I'd call the doctor back to discuss. Remember, the doctor won't know if you don't tell her/him.
Sometimes it's the only thing that works, but it has to be administered with great care.
Be on the alert for lethargy which could make her a fall risk
Good luck
Also, I agree with exploring medical solutions for her rage. If she were in her right mind, she'd be appalled at this behavior!
You are not responsible for asking the doctor for meds, or even convincing sister (or sharing Mom's symptoms) with sister, imo. I could be wrong.
2) Mom's doctor treats Mom, in her best interests. The recommended treatment is for her.
If Mom needs medicine, it is not to benefit you at your request; and definitely not to please sister's ideas of no medicine is best. What is sister thinking, anyway?
You are not responsible for convincing sister. Only responsible for getting Mom care. And if you need confirmation that it is the best for Mom, get a second opinion.
My concern is for your safety, and Mom's. If she is hurting you, that is not okay. So go to the doctor before 911 comes out and takes her away for her own protection and yours.
So sorry you are going through this with your Mom, and sister is making it worse.
Is deferring to your sister's opinion a habit you could do with breaking, do you think?
If this escalates, the next step is having mom taken to an inpatient psychiatric unit where they can stabilize her behavioral meds.
Your sister maybe the unsophisticated sort who hears ""meds" and thinks " they want to drug my mom into submission".
The right combination of meds will allow her to remain happy and calm at home without whatever delusions and agitation she is currently experiencing.
You must take step immediately before the violence escalates.
As the poster above says....sister doesn't get a say in this. Sister isn't the caregiver..you are.