Parkinson's disease
Questions + Answers
How does everyone feel about DBS?
How does everyone feel about DBS?
I believe it's how far you have progressed if your in stage one it's not for you stage 4 maybe stage 5 yes a n there is new things. Every day of course… read more
Could someone explain the difference between parkinsons and parkinsonism
Verbal Hallucinations?
Verbal Hallucinations?
This is the 4th time it happened to me, last night while watching a movie with hubby. This is how he explained what happened... I suddenly turned to my husband and said something so random that it just does not make any sense. I can hear myself talk and then it's like I suddenly become aware of my surroundings. And immediately I feel so helpless and scared!
Maybe you need a change in medication? My hubby was having some unusual things happening to him so I called dr office. They took one of his meds away… read more
Is it normal for a Parkinson's patient to move too quickly?
Is it normal for a Parkinson's patient to move too quickly?
My mother will decide she wants (for example) to go to the kitchen. She will very suddenly stand/rush without real thought of being careful. This impulsive quickness has caused many falls and near-falls.
Does anyone else experience muscle twitches?
Does anyone else experience muscle twitches?
I am still waiting for my diagnosis and had slowly come to terms with the likelihood of being diagnosed with p.d. However now I am panicking that perhaps my symptoms are more indicative of ALS as I continuously experience muscle twitches in many different parts of my body. Looking online this is one of the main symptoms of ALS but I can not find anything online that correlates this symptom with P.D. I don't have most of the other symptoms of ALS so still hoping for… read more
My husband has jerking of his hands and legs, this has been going on for years and he was just diagnosed with atypical Parkinson's in November. He was… read more
Does anyone suffer with light head, fear of falling and dizzyness?
Problems with choking
Problems with choking
I have problems with balance, speech not being able to talk very loud and my tongue does not move well. I had a swallow test and that was ok. But I can choke on food because my tongue does not move around in my mouth very well to push the food where it needs to go, and sometimes goes right down my throat before I chew it.
Lately I have been having trouble with taking a drink of water or or sometimes I'm just swallowing and I choke its like I cant catch my breathe. I start wezzing. It seems… read more
He has lost the ablitlity to make it to the bathroom, for both urinating and bowels.
Bourning mouth and tounge
Bourning mouth and tounge
I have burning mouth and tounge problem. this is my 16 year of Parkinsons. does anyone know if this is Parkinsons problem or something else?
I have tried everything nothing works , had it for over yr, painful
Does Parkinsons cause breathing problems?
Does Parkinsons cause breathing problems?
Some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may experience shortness of breath. There is no clear cause underlying respiratory dysfunction in PD, its… read more
