What Were You Told When Your LO Got the Diagnosis of LBD?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, first of all, to each of you who responded to my " long-

winded " post from earlier today. You all have helped open my eyes

to so much and I appreciate it more than you can possibly know.

As I stated before, we are about to be given my FIL's diagnosis by a

doctor here at Emory on the 11th. Though my FIL was previously

diagnosed with Parkinson's and later with LBD, my MIL requested that

he get a second opinion, so that's what the appointment is about.

Apparently, my FIL could have something known as Shy-Drager Syndrome

or LBD, however, from all I've read, I'm pretty convinced he has

LBD. I am curious about something. When your LO got their LBD

diagnosis, how hopeful was the doctor about their prognosis? I know

some doctors have very little bedside manner and just spell it out

like it is. I just worry that this new doctor will be very direct

and, therefore, my FIL will hit rock bottom, emotionally,

physically,and mentally. I know my FIL is expecting this doctor to

give him a " miracle " drug that will make him all better, but I know

that isn't going to happen.

Thanks, again, for listening!

April