My 71-yr old mother has been afflicted with a severe dementia accompanied by
muscle spasms, all of which developed over a very short span of time (2-3 wks)
approx. two months after open-heart surgery. MRI and CatScan show no evidence
of stroke, and changes to medication do not seem to result in any change in
her condition. Neurologists seem puzzled. The possibility of
Creutzfeldt-Jacobs disease has been raised (not by a doctor), and my sister
and I are seeking any info on this disorder, and/or any other possible causes
that could lead to such mental instability over such a short span of time.
Any comments would be appreciated.
