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My neurologist says I have DIP. Does anybody else out there have the same diagnosis? I would like to hook up with fellow DIPper to compare medications that might be suspect. My doctor suspects Vraylar, Lithium, and Clonazepam the latter of which I'm weaning off now.
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Kenneth Bruce you may not intend to sound cold an uncaring. But let me tell you. I was diagnosed with DIP and it was traumatic. It’s not just a snap of the fingers to change teams. Insurance, how do… read more
My husband was told by one doctor that it was Parkinsonism from a bad fall. He is treated the same as Parkinson's. It is very hard to find information that separates the difference of the two.
Every search I do for Parkinsonism it goes to Parkinson’s.
Is there any support groups for drug induced Parkinsonism?
Drug Induced Parkinsonism can be reversed by removing the offending medication medication. If this doesn’t work it is if fact Parkinson’s. It may take a while for all of the medication to clear the… read more
Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Parkinsonism is the umbrella term. Under that is all the other types, Parkinson’s, drug induced Parkinsonism, vascular Parkinsonism, etc. there is a great article in resources on the difference… read more
Parkinsonism is suppose to be worse than just PD. It is more involved with your movement mobility, so they say...
chest x rays are clear; gasping and wheezing. have an albuterol nebulizer that helps some--any body else have this or know what helps? Thanks feeling desperate
My Primary care prescribed Spiriva Respimat 1.25MCG. INH SPR. 2 puffs daily. I also use VENTOLIN. HFA. 90MCG Inhaler for shortness of breath and wheezing. I also use a CPap and keep a canned supply… read more
How did your neurologist differentiate between the 2? I know this isn't an entirely Parkinson's question, but I would like to know if anyone else has been told it might be MSA.
Alan, I reached the point of thinking I just couldn’t go on intil I took the big program and the physical therapist mad the call then I was sent bu to my neurologist who had gone over every symptom I… read more
I have been on various psych meds for a long time, how do I know if my PD was drug-induced?
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I agree but had to do that on my own. Have two siblings that are MDs that helped me eliminate medications that could be problematic.
coughing with some congestion. this is in addition to usual parkinson's related cough
Low doses of DXM are beneficial for PD. Higher doses (like the ones found in cough syrup) are detrimental. Neurologist =1 PR = 0
The Lemon Tea and Whiskey sound like the best alternative.
