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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
Does anyone here have vascular parkinsonism? What is it like and how does it differ from common Parkinson's disease? How does it effect you?
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Hi Diane
It amazes me to see the age all of us are. Actually, we are very blessed indeed to still be above the ground. And your picture looks very young indeed. So hope you are having a great day.… read more
thanks Ginny for your input. we're going to see the neurologist tomorrow. I'm definitely looking into a movement disorder specialist
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
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.
Vascular parkinsonism, also known as vascular or arteriosclerotic pseudoparkinsonism, is a neurological condition characterized by symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease. However, unlike… read more
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.
I take the Extended-Release carbidopa. Levodopa 3 times a day (6am or upon waking up if it is later than 6am,, 2pm and 8pm) I take regular C/L twice a day, but I chew it since they no longer make the… read more
Does anyone here go through this? Im at my wits end and so is my wife. Feels like i am going to die everytime.
Im at the point where I cant breathe, cant move, in pain and extremely nervous. This lasts until the next dose kicks in whenever it decides to that is.
I take ER C/L, but then take a regular C/L in between doses and I chew that one so that it gets into my system faster, since the dissolvable one is no longer available. It starts working within 10… read more