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A member asked:
I take of 90 old women with alzheimer's and she keeps shaking really bad . her whole body . she also has a bad cold . what could it be?
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Many thoughts: Risky for older pts with alzheimer's to get sick as many eventually succumb to pneumonia, and the shaking could be rigors as a response to her underlying infection. She may not be capable of mounting much of a fever. Might also wonder about periodic seizure activity, as the infection may promote this. At this point, contact the family doctor and get advice.
Answered 1/26/2013
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Fever or myoclonus: She might have high fever or myoclonus, get a physician to see her.
Answered 3/26/2013
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