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My grandmother, 85, recently experienced a tia l t lobe. she was hospitalized extensively. from a neuropsychiatric purview, could namenda help with her aphasia, depression, and thought disorder caused by this - i know it slows it down. aphasia?

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Speech therapy: The best thing for her speech disorder is speech therapy and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, there is no "pill" that will improve everything.

Answered 6/18/2017

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TIA or stroke?: If she has residual findings, this isn't a TIA but a stroke. She needs extensive evaluation of her vasculature, as well as OT/PT.

Answered 6/29/2017

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