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Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms: Nonmotor
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Aug 14 2008
Q:Patient with Parkinson's for 22 years is now on both Comtan and Mirapex as well as Sinemet. She suffers hallucinations frequently. Are they related to the drugs or is this to be expected in the disease process? (EW)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father has just been diagnosed with PD. He will be 70 soon but is in better overall physical condition than many much younger men - not overweight, works on his farm daily for exercise, and does not smoke or drink. He has always been very self-reliant. I know every case can be different, but what quality of life should he be able to expect? The quality, rather than longevity, will be what is most important to him. (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the psychological effects on a patient diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease? (KA)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has been diagnosed with PD about 1.5yrs. ago--his doc put him on Mirapex, then added amantadine, then added Cardiopa/LDopa--his personality has changed drastically---of course he does not notice this--is this due to his medications? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's for ten years. I suffer with back spasms, spinal stenosis and a tilted pelvis on my right side. Are these things related to the disease? (HS)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there any evidence of PD patients complaining of severe muscle and joint pain in the legs? My partner remains undiagnosed (ruled out osteoarthritis and many other medical conditions) and doctors continue to say it “might” be the PD and nerve pain.Show Answer
She is not taking any PD meds yet, so that can be ruled out as a possible cause. Do you have any thoughts on this?
(JF)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My sister was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 3 years ago. About one year ago she began to have severe sharp pain in her left shoulder which would travel down to her left leg. It happens 3 times a day and lasts about 2 to 3 hours. None of the pain medication helps her pain. I have heard of tremor symptoms but not of pain being part of PD. Is pain part of the PD symptoms? (GM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband was diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. He has become more and more sensitive to pain and pain medications have become less and less effective. Is this related to his PD? Are there pain medications that work better for PD patients than for others? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Parkinson's presented itself in the left side of my body. The muscles in my hand, arm, and shoulder seem weak and are easily irritated to the point of pain by normal movement (e.g; household chores and yard work). X-rays and MRI were negative. Can the neuro-based PD be causing this pain and weakness? If yes, what are treatment options to strengthen muscles and control pain?Show Answer
(BC)
