Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 , Thank you so much for responding. She has the following. Hallucinations Confusion Parkinson (mild) Sleep disturbances, wants to sleep day and be up at night blood pressusre fluctuation depression weak voice at times memory loss mood change disorientation difficulty with language In other words, many things do apply according to what you sent me, but not the falls. I am so confused, but will look over the brochure and see what i come up with Thanks again Maggie --- wrote: > That's the thing with LBD - it effects everybody > differently. But > you're right in wanting to know if your mom has a > correct diagnosis. > Does your mom have any of the other symptoms listed > here: > http://www.lewybodydementia.org/docs/3_brochure.pdf > > Welcome to the board -- the place noone really wants > to be, but > grateful for it anyway. > > > > > > Hello LBD Support group. > > > > I have a question, My mother's doctor claims > > she has LBD and one of the things patients with > > LBD suffer from are frequent falls. > > > > My mom does not have frequent falls. > > She did faint once in a 1 year period on way to > > bathroom > > > > Anyones Loved ones have LBD without frequent > falls? > > > > In a way i am glad she does not suffer from falls. > > But wonder if LBD is right dx for my mom. > > > > Thank u > > Maggie > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hello She is on so many pills, A few related to dementia are Exelon, Namenda, for parkinson Sinnemet, has others for BP and one Statin drug provacol maybe? a second pill related to BP don t have name on hand. It breaks my heart that she has to be on so many pills...she is also on a mood medication called Depakote. Thank you for asking. Feel free to write back. Maggie --- wrote: > Maggie -- you're right it does sound like LBD. And > not everybody gets > the falls - so LBD could be it. What meds is she on? > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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