Dementia with Lewy Bodies has many challenges. One is pain. A lot of this can come from the Parkinsonism aspects, with rigidity and stiffness, the “Lewy Lean” and involuntary movements. There’s also the pain from injuries that may be sustained
Anti-cholinergic effects of common drugs: confusion, falls, more
Many common drugs for a vast range of ailments can contribute significantly to confusion, dizziness and falls, any of which can also to lead to death. People living with Lewy Body Dementia may have medications that could be adding significantly
Levodopa and Sinemet: Drug Myths and Facts relating to Lewy Body Dementia
The Michael J. Fox Foundation does excellent work with education and outreach, and some aspects of their work is directly applicable to Lewy Body Dementia. Many people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) experience tremors, stiffness and rigidity. These symptoms are
Nelotanserin, a drug for Lewy Body Dementia’s REM Sleep disorder symptoms, development cancelled
Drugmaker Axovant has decided to stop development of Nelotanserin, a drug for REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD) in patients with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). RBD is a common symptom, which causes difficulties for those with the condition, resulting in the