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My Husband's Major Problem Is Freezing
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He has been diagnosed with Parkinsons Plus MSA. His collapse is more likely to happen at home if he is doing something which requires a little more coordination and thought together. However the main problem is that it is extremely likely to happen when we are out and about ( even for a short time) . Eg When we arrive home he is always able to step out of the car but when we arrive somewhere else and particularly somewhere unfamiliar he is likely to be unable to get out of the vehicle. Can… read more

posted November 25, 2017 (edited)
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In our group we have some people. That freeze. Some focus on a point ahead of there target location and that helps until freezing. Another ex army vet think s right left right left and he walks away from his frozen point

posted November 26, 2017
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It sounds like he may have stalled anxiety. A condition people with Parkinson’s develop when in a new or uncomfortable situation. Parkinson’s in some people causes high anxiety and the brain loves to “ freak us out” so to speak. It’s easier said than done but trying to tell yourself anything you can to remain as calm as possible will help At a time like that the brain and the body are not thinking about doing the same thing and the body freezes up getting frightened it’s going to have to perform.

posted November 26, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I regularly freeze. I find that after sitting for some time my legs dont work. I have found that a back brace helps deportment - and reduces falling. and I usea walking stick to help balance.

posted March 3, 2018
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I don’t freeze, but my left leg doesn’t always do what I tell it. When I’m cycling up a hill, I count: 1,2; 1,2 and this helps me keep a rhythm.

posted December 16, 2017
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I agree with the ex army vet and the marching to get someone who has frozen to move.. My Mum had Parkinson's and used to freeze ad that was the thing I used to get her moving again. Or dance steps.

posted November 27, 2017

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