Spouse diagnosed with PD in 2014. Recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Has been thru 6 weeks of chemo & 33 sessions of radiation. He's recently become confused and so tired. Went to ER and was told he's dehydrated. He's scheduled for more chemo for another year every two weeks starting the 24th of this month. Could this new diagnosis be doing something to PD? He's been pretty active before cancer, although slow about things he does, but they get done. I'm at a loss. Movement disorder DR is… read more
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member. you are a mine of useful information Teresa. Will try to remember to ask my doctor on next visit. Been having lots of cramp attacks lately during the night, once over I forget about it till the next time. ? Thank you.
@IanThomas, I have not heard of a direct link between acute magnesium deficiency being directly related to PD, but it certainly could add to muscle spasms. The more serious effect from low magnesium is heart trouble, and it can be quite serious. But low magnesium will cause a lot of various symptoms including making you just plain miserable. If you have low magnesium you need to do something about it. I have been on 800mgs of magnesium stearate for 3 years now. Not everyone needs 800mgs, but that's what my cardiologist recommended. It is an over-the-counter supplement, but if you are on other meds, check to see what you doctor recommends.
Hugs,
Teresa
Is there, by chance, a way to communicate with the PD doctor online? Some medical offices offer this and it would enable you to keep in touch with the PD doctor. Without 3 hour drive.
Thank you.
Sorry for the late response. I don't sign on often enough. My husband has PD. Anytime he has an infection, illness that stresses his body, it's like his PD meds don't work and the PD is much worse. He had a prostate infection and he was a complete limp noodle that weighs 270 lbs. I couldn't get him out of the bed. He couldn't sit up. I can only imagine how difficult this is for both of you. Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way!