Memantine and lewy body dementia
Common Questions and Answers about Memantine and lewy body dementia
namenda
Hi,
I would like to understand which of the following disorders present with a sudomotor dysfunction:
Parkinsons' Disease, Pure Autonomic Failure, Lewy Body Dementia and Multiple System Atrophy.
Also, what is the approach used to differentiate between these four disorders from the QSART results?
Alzheimers is one form of dementia actually. Dementia is the overall condition, and there are other caused like Lewy-Bodies, then there are forms caused by say, other conditions like having clogged carotids that are cutting off blood flow to the brain so the brain is not getting enough O2, and lungs not getting enough O2 so again the brain is not getting enough so the person can recover some on oxygen... also vitamin and hormone issues can be a problem.
My dad passed away at 60 from what I thought was Alzheimers. I always had my doubts since my dad lost his motor skills (ability to walk/talk/write), had paranoia, and also would not sleep at all. Though his short and long term memory were in tact. I would see him about every 3 months and he always recognized me, my kids, my husband, etc. He also never forgot my mom - his caregiver. He would tell stories both current and from the past. He did not repeat things.
Hi, welcome to the forum, dementia can be associated with the sleep disorders. They usually have a shallow sleep - mostly stage 1 and 2 - and are easily awakened. They also have trouble turning in bed, and i also associated with restlessness in bed. Sometimes patients may be awakened by choking episodes at night that are triggered by sleeping on their backs.
These can be effectively treated by addition of dopamine agonist dose against prescription at bedtime.
high speed crash but no head injury at the time however next day suffered what seem to be a seizure where coffee in my right hand went flying over the floor and the whole body shaking violently and blacked out for a few seconds. Had my partner with me who saw the whole thing. Put it down to stress of the car accident. On return to work found it difficult to pitch poker cards and found my right leg shaking under the table. Again thought this to be the stress from the accident.
My wife was recently prescribed Memantine for headaches. She took 5mg nightly for 4 days and during that time she still had a headache, but no side effects. On the 5th day the headaches stopped, but now she's constantly nauseous and woozy. This has been going on for 4 days. Is this just a matter of her body adjusting to the drug?
How do I find a neurologist who is educated in Effexor withdrawal? I have a mild seizure disorder, my Mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, and I am "addicted" to Effexor, which I have taken for 10 years and cannot seem to break free from. Put that all together and I feel as though my worsening memory issues spell our DEMENTIA in big, bold letters. Can anyone make any suggestions? Thanks...
We finally found a doctor who says there are 3 groups of seniors, those with dementia, those with dementia and depression and those just with depression and they all need to be treated differently. As we have gotten my mom off of these meds, the hallucinations have stopped. She takes Pamelor for depression and depakote for anxiety.
The face-blindness and speaking/singing to oneself reminds me of my father, who is in the middle stages of Lewy body dementia and also has dealt with anxiety and depression for many years. However, some of these symptoms could be side effects of drugs. Do you currently take any medications or street drugs?
You should probably see a psychologist and maybe even a neurologist if these symptoms continue.
i FEEL him all around me....looking down as well.......and my 90 yr.old mom in assisted living with Lewy Body Dementia and failing health is/was so proud of my recovery...i will do my damndest to continue in it as i think u must as well......u know i'm right on here!:)So go..put a suit on or real nice dress clothes and pay ur respects and hold in ur heart today ur good memories of her!
Hello my peeps. Sorry I've been MIA - but those of you who know me, know the multiple medical reasons why.
Anywho, I went to my neuro again today (now I see her every 2-3 months instead of every month). I had told her that my primary sent me for another neuropsych eval because of the issues I told her I was having. I had the testing at the University about 3 wks ago & won't get the final results until the 18th.
There will be cat who was abandoned thru no fault of its own that gets along w/dogs that will cross ur path!My one sister doesn't visist my mom much anymore or help my brother w/her supplies-Depends etc.She said she's worried @ retiring next year and wants to be reimbursed gas mileage for visiting!she forgets what all my mom did for her 40 years ago when she returned home to live...abused and pregnant and we helped her get back on her feet and helped her raise her children!
The past year has been extremely stressful personally with my mother fighting parkinsons and dementia with lewy bodies along with losing my pup of 15+ years and general day to day life. But, I was not anticipating any issues with my physical yesterday. My blood pressure was good (129/70) and my pulse was 80, doctor listened intently to my heart and breathing, etc. Even though my insurance would not pay, I elected to have an EKG as I had done in previous years.
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