Thank you so much. She sees a neurologist this week, so I will let her know about uremic encephalopathy. We also are encouraging her to ask the MD about Guillian Barre` and also Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. I will keep you posted. Thanks again!
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
Your grandmother could be suffering from uremic encephalopathy. You can read more about this on: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1135651-overview
• “Uremic encephalopathy (UE) is a consequence of renal failure (RF).
• Symptoms begin insidiously and are often noticed not by the patients but by their family members or caregivers.
• In many cases, impairment of the nervous system provides the first indication of metabolic derangements.
• Symptoms may progress slowly or rapidly.
• Changes in sensorium include loss of memory, impaired concentration, depression, delusions, lethargy, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, psychosis, stupor, catatonia, and coma.
• Patients may complain of slurred speech, pruritus, muscle twitches, or restless legs.”
Hyperthyroid states too should be looked into.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!