Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Kathy, Yes, LBD is known to cause problems with the autonomic nervous system, including blood pressure fluctuations, constipation, incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Have they checked for a urinary tract infection? That is a common cause of increased confusion, agitation, and fever in LBD folks. Hope that helps, > Thank you all for sharing your loved ones information. We are > learning so much from you. > > I have a question/thought. My father in law has been in a deep deep > sleep for about three weeks and is currently hospitalized with an > infection. His temperature keeps fluctuating between normal and 102. > We are waiting to see the results of the cultures to see what they > are finding as proof of the infections. Does the disease itself > effect the processes that regulate the immune systems of the body? I > suddenly wondered if the Lewy bodies can interfere with the > autonomic functioning of the central nercous system such as > breathing and body temperature, etc. > > Does anyone have any information. He is down to 140ish in weight, > has been treated with several antibiotic, is refusing to eat, > mumbles when asked questions, has not been out of bed for three > weeks and cannot do anything on his own now. He is 88 years old, > diabetic, has been treated for 's disease, and has gone > downhill rapidly since February. He was not experienced the > hallucinations that we know of, but he has the Parkinson's symptoms. > > I would appreciate anything you might be able to share > > Thank you all and God bless. > > Kathy Caruso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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