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Lewy is Being Okay (for now...)

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  I realized today that I had not posted anything here in a while, so I wanted to be sure to include the good as well as the bad and the ugly. Walking with Lewy is a rollercoaster, so when things are going well I really just try to enjoy the ride always knowing the downs are going to come at some point. As I think I mentioned in my last entry, I physically I have been feeling great. I am able to walk using just a cane for a little balance except when I'm over tired and am able to do more around the house than I have been. I do things more slowly and can only focus on one thing at a time, but at least they are getting done! As with everything with Lewy, however, there are trade offs. I find myself losing concentration quickly - especially when it involves conversation or talking. It is becoming harder to follow conversations or to listen while others around me are talking. I find myself drifting off - sometimes even closing my eyes because I feel exhausted from trying to concen...