I was taken to emergency room by my my husband cuz I could not walk without out clinging to him. My blood pressure was dropping so low.( usually it is high. I was told it was an autonomous symptom of Parkinson’s. It was a very bad experience & came out of nowhere.
23 hours ago
he has been issues all week, i took him to emergency room to see if other issues and there wasnt sny .
1 day ago
That must have been such a confusing and stressful experience — and what a relief to see him walking again!
What likely happened is a Parkinson's phenomenon called "freezing." This is when the brain temporarily struggles to send the right signals to start or continue movement. It can last minutes, hours, or even longer in Show Full Answer
That must have been such a confusing and stressful experience — and what a relief to see him walking again!
What likely happened is a Parkinson's phenomenon called "freezing." This is when the brain temporarily struggles to send the right signals to start or continue movement. It can last minutes, hours, or even longer in some cases. Here's why hospital staff may have had success getting him moving again:
- Cueing techniques — Physical therapists and nurses are trained to use visual or auditory cues (like counting, music, or floor markings) to help "unlock" movement
- Medication timing — Staff may have ensured his Parkinson's medications were given on schedule, helping him move during an "on" period
- Confidence and assistance — Having someone physically present and guiding movement can reduce anxiety, which itself can worsen freezing
Freezing episodes are often linked to "off" times, when medication levels dip. Talking openly with his neurologist about this episode is really important — there may be adjustments to his medication timing or dosage that could help prevent it from happening again.
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