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Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Is it bipolar disorder?
M88
I a big fan af geriatric psychiatry. If you think mil has underlying depression and anxiety, seeing a psychiatrist might be a good place to get her treatment for those issues. You would not so much be seeking a second opinion as you would be seeking treatment for issues that were pointed out to you by another doctor. Sort of like if you went to the cardiologist with chest pain, which was discovered to be caused by a gastric issue. Going to a GI doctor to sek treatment would not be a second opinion, it would be a referral.
Be clear about this when you make an appointment because second opinions are coded and billed differently.
It sounds like the evaluations are thorough right where Mom is.
I'm not sure what part of the diagnosis you are questioning? If a second opinion were different, what would you expect that to be?
Mom has been diagnosed with advanced dementia. The only positive confirmation of that would be a brain autopsy. But the tests she has had sound like the best science can do before she dies. Do you question that she has dementia? Has anyone suggested what kind of dementia she probably has?
The geriatrician suspects Mom has some undiagnosed mental health issues, in addition to dementia. It sounds like you've noticed this, too. Is this the part of the diagnosis you are questioning?
As to your questions ...
1) We certainly couldn't tell you if the diagnosis is correct. After she dies an examination of the brain could confirm or refute the diagnosis. Different tests by different professionals might suggest other explanations for her cognitive decline. I doubt it, but you could ask for a second opinion.
2) Should she see a psychiatrist? That may be a way to get more specific ideas of what the undiagnosed mental illness issues are. Ask her doctor for a referral.
You think your mother is desperate for attention. And you are irritated that people give her attention. I'm puzzled. Why does it bother you that your mother enjoys her funny antics, and other people do, too?
30 How do you convince the medical professionals that she is manipulative? I really doubt that is necessary. This isn't their first rodeo. They can see the signs of manipulation as well as you can. So what? This mentally ill elderly woman with dementia is manipulative in "cute" and "funny" ways. And? Many persons in that condition are manipulative in mean and cruel ways. I'll bet it is refreshing to see someone on the happy end of the scale.
I'm not sure what you are questioning about this very through round of testing and the conclusions from them, but if a second opinion and/or consulting a psychiatrist would give you some peace, go for it.
M88