By: Brian
Great and inspiring story. I have Parkinson's disease and I am also a very successful practicing clinical physician. I have shared my personal journey with others, but I can certainly understand why...
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How is it possible to get a good workout and exercise when the most severe case of imbalance is present? This is the biggest problem my wife has due to PD. she was diagnosed with PD about 8 yrs. ago....
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What did your grandfather do for treating Parkinson's? What Doctors did he see and where are they? We have a very small choice of who treats PD here in NM. My wife does not seem to respond to all the...
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Lawrence, Parkinson's progresses at different rates for each individual. I was diagnosed about 15 years ago. Sinemet is the 'magic' pill for most of us, so if your wife hasn't tried it yet, I would...
View ArticleBy: Melinda
I have PD too, the medication Sinemet helps. This Parkinson's I got affects my RN carreer because I'm slow, stiff, rigid, cannot stand long without leaning or holding to something (balance impairment)...
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Hello Lawrence, Your situation with your wife sounds frustrating. If you have not had a second opinion by an experienced and qualified physician who is used to dealing with Parkinson's then I'd suggest...
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Lisa, I totally identify with your comment. My mom was diagnose with PD in 1999, and by 2003 she decided that all she would do was just wait for death. Since then I got married and had my son, and I...
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Thanks for your reply. You asked if she has been diagnosed. Yes, by 3 different neurologists. their treatments have all been similar, same meds, same dosages. What I am frustrated about is that PD is...
View ArticleBy: Jonathan
I have a Parkingson's patient in my family. The important thing is to find a good neurologist whose goal is to help you be independent 10, 20, 30 and more years down the road. Most private-practice...
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If you haven't already tried Physical Therapy, please ask your doctor if it would be appropriate. If your wife could exercise with a walker or similar support structure, that will help. If there's no...
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Some really exciting news just went out for parkinsons http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/category/parkinsons-disease/ My father has the condition and it really sucks Hopefully they will soon move to human...
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YOU ARE A JERK MICHAEL, his disease was at such an early stage that no one was at risk. I am sure you will have a poorly thought out comeback to this.
View ArticleBy: Kellie
My Dad has parkinson's and his does not respond to any medication. He has tried them all. His started with small pill rolling gestures with his fingers on one hand. 4 years later he has whole body...
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I would suggest if it is available in your hometown to join a Parkinson's support group to learn from other patients and carepartner's little tricks that we long term friends and family members have...
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Lawrence, I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's. This was about two years ago. My only symptom was a tremor in my right hand and forearm. My doctor put me on Artan, which minimized the tremors then,...
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Parkinson's is misdiagnosed 25% of the time in any particular patient by not one but many doctors. There is no direct positive test for Parkinson's - it's a question of it being one of many illnesses...
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Dear Mr. Clifford, Thank you so much for your inspiring story. I hope the very small amount of negativity that is displayed here will not upset you. You are a hero in my book. My mother had Parkinson's...
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