Lewy Body Dementia Versus Alzheimer's | Brain Talks | Being Patient

Leading researcher Dag Aarsland discusses Lewy body dementia (LBD)-the form of dementia Robin Williams was diagnosed with after his death. He covers why people with LBD are often misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the latest research on LBD.
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[@liahk1000]

Great interview with Daag Aarsland

[@allonaread3037]

Thank u 4 sharing i have just diagnosed I am 6 4 and I'm in trouble I am on Afrin now and it has given me my life back for now thank you for speaking out about this disease

[@barbaramiller5781]

My lbd was diagnosed by scans

[@barbaramiller5781]

What are the stages of LBD ???

[@barbaramiller5781]

I have been diagnosed with Lewy body & Parkinson’s . I have severe motor problems and am now in wheelchair. Also more recently myocardial seizures. Yes, Parkinsonism. Stiffness, movement problems pain in legs. Where are trials ?? I am on diazaphil , keppra and melatonin 5mil.. I am a 80y woman.

[@jaymuse9353]

In LBD, I read tremor happens 6onthsto about a year AFTER memory issues. Right? I read this earlier. Thank you.

[@liahk1000]

Yes if motor symptoms come first, the patient is diagnosed with Parkinsons. If the motor symptoms, like tremor, come 》 1 year after symptoms of cognitive decline it's diagnosed as lewy body dementia

[@kathiewhite1852]

How can we help with research. My husband was diagnosed with alzheimers with parkinson. But now a new dr believes it is lbd.

[@JulzHair]

Donating the patients brain is what we've chosen to do, when my Dad passes.

[@carolynfansler3451]

The typing is not very accurate,

[@carolynfansler3451]

The typing is Not accurate!!