Lewis spots in the brain
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Not sure what Lewis spots are, could it be Lewy bodies? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewy_body
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Lewy Body Disease isn't that well understood yet, so it's not clear whether it has any connection with epilepsy. Right now, it's mostly associated with Parkinson's and some forms of dementia.
But many of the symptoms of Lewy Body Disease (LBD) can be mistaken for epilepsy symptoms: Confusion that comes and goes, vivid visual hallucinations, rigid arms or legs, recurrent falls or fainting. In one LBD symptom the patient is conscious but doesn't speak or respond for several minutes -- very similar to a complex partial.
So definitely ask your doc whether the Lewy Bodies may be causing epilepsy-like symptoms, and vice versa.
But many of the symptoms of Lewy Body Disease (LBD) can be mistaken for epilepsy symptoms: Confusion that comes and goes, vivid visual hallucinations, rigid arms or legs, recurrent falls or fainting. In one LBD symptom the patient is conscious but doesn't speak or respond for several minutes -- very similar to a complex partial.
So definitely ask your doc whether the Lewy Bodies may be causing epilepsy-like symptoms, and vice versa.
Thank nak I have tried look it up I get no further than demtia scares bejeezus out of me. And I give up.I had e many years not sure how long had this lEwey brain.
I have been told I round bend not seeing nurologist two problems Our hospital don't have one the doc refused come live here.2nd reason what's the point he tell me what I proberly know and I go down like pack of cards.If there cure or anything they can do then i go but don't think there is
I have been told I round bend not seeing nurologist two problems Our hospital don't have one the doc refused come live here.2nd reason what's the point he tell me what I proberly know and I go down like pack of cards.If there cure or anything they can do then i go but don't think there is
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Well, from what I can tell you aren't suffering from dementia.
It would be nice though if you could talk to a specialist about what the scans show, just to get some sort of reassurance. I'm sorry it's so hard to get access to a skilled neuro where you are.
It would be nice though if you could talk to a specialist about what the scans show, just to get some sort of reassurance. I'm sorry it's so hard to get access to a skilled neuro where you are.