tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641598836349280199.post6969466399130034709..comments2024-03-22T06:07:04.856+00:00Comments on Living with Dementia and Comorbidities : Blogging and dementiaLiving well with Lewy Body dementia/Parkinsons and Comorbiditieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521672291947694295noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641598836349280199.post-3582830596228007552014-07-17T03:08:09.267+01:002014-07-17T03:08:09.267+01:00Hello - I just found your blog - it is refreshing ...Hello - I just found your blog - it is refreshing as most sites are written from the caregiver's perspective. My father was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia when he was 57, so I know the curse of this disease. I am 45 and have some serious concerns about my own health. It started with a couple of falls and forgetfulness and syncope a couple of years ago. Now the puzzle pieces seem to be fitting together very quickly. I have lost two jobs related to "not being the right fit" I now have what I would describe as confusion, have had a sharp decline in my executive functioning, scheduling , planning, finance etc. I once was at the top of my game, a nurse , a navy wife who managed a job, and two children and finances during deployments. I become overwhelmed by noise, crowds and decision making. I had neuro testing which revealed I was above average intelligence with no deficits - however, the same PHD reported that my father was faking it after his neuro testing. <br />This month I began to have swallowing issues and it seems as though I am now dealing with restless legs - a dx I thought was "not really an illness". Seems real to me now - My apologies to any patients of mine who had restless legs.<br />I havent read too much of your blog- what were the early symptoms that you experienced?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com