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Clearing the Confusion about Confusion in PD with infections: By Dr. De Leon

Last week was a particular bad week for me, not only did I have a raging UTI-(urine infection) but boy was I in a state of fogginess and confusion which lasted all week. I was drowsy, sleepy, and unusually lethargic and could not remember anyone’s names to save my life. I was equally distracted leavingContinue reading “Clearing the Confusion about Confusion in PD with infections: By Dr. De Leon”

Preventing and Treating Psychosis Post Anesthesia in PD: By Dr. De Leon

I have heard of many patients being afraid to have procedures of any kind due to occurrence of psychosis and confusion reported by a number of Parkinson’s patients. This problem is not a myth unfortunately. Forty percent of Parkinson’s patients suffer psychosis commonly as disease advances which usually results in more hospitalizations, and increased proceduresContinue reading “Preventing and Treating Psychosis Post Anesthesia in PD: By Dr. De Leon”