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Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms: Nonmotor
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Aug 14 2008
Q:My 86-year-old mother-in-law has Parkinson's, and sometimes she goes limp and sleeps for a few minutes. She sleeps, but then can suddenly join the conversation. Do you think this is part of the disease or is it something else? (JB)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have had Parkinson's for five years, and about six months ago I began to experience vivid dreams. This has progressed to a nightly affair so much so that I don't want to go to bed. Could my medication or the disease be causing this?Show Answer
(EB)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Can you tell me if there are mood changes in the early stages of Parkinson's, and if so, what kind? (DK)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What percentage of patients with PD have signs of dementia? Do you sometimes see dementia early in the diagnosis? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband is 46 years old and has Parkinson's. He has had two rotator cuff surgeries on his left shoulder, which is the side of his body with severe tremors in his arm and hand. He is in constant debilitating pain in that shoulder. Can something be done besides pain narcotics and sleep aid medication? (JM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My mother is suffering from this disease and her most common complaint is muscle pain/stiffness in her feet and legs. This has always been a problem, however it seems to be worsening. Is it common for patients to experience high levels of pain? She can no longer walk very far or manage tasks for more than 10-15 minutes. (MM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has increasing pain and swelling in his feet and legs, making walking very difficult. Is this related to his Parkinson's? (EM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Father has suffered with nausea from his medication. Is there a diet regimen that might help? Supplements or vitamins? He is a very young 79 and still works six days a week. The tremors in his hand cause him a lot of embarrassment. He has been diagnosed with that aspect only not a full "Parkinson" diagnosis. (JG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have had PD for about 17 years. Lately I have been having "freezing" episodes. Is there anything I could try to help eliminate freezing? (GB)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have become extremely jumpy and anxious. This causes me to have more tremor and crying. Are these symptoms of Parkinson's? (MJ)Show Answer
