tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103404033723453891.post2404664977463202799..comments2023-09-13T11:54:11.462-04:00Comments on Living With Lewy Body: doctor's visitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103404033723453891.post-38160707165348038142009-06-20T22:55:22.985-04:002009-06-20T22:55:22.985-04:00Drugs work differently for different people, and B...Drugs work differently for different people, and Betty certainly has a very different diagnosis than John, so perhaps Namanda wouldn't have similar effects. In her situation, however, the Namanda made her affect very flat and she slowed down and was shuffling along like a zombie. I'm sure that you have researched this thoroughly and know more than I ever could, but I thought I'd mention our individual experience. <br /><br />For us, we decided to withdraw all meds (Aricept and Namanda) to allow the natural progression rather than see her shuffle like a zombie. Age and stage are very, very different than John and your situation, however.<br /><br />I know they're coming up with new drugs soon. Maybe some of them will be beneficial for John. Ihope you can find hope.Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380535457821185367noreply@blogger.com