Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 14 2008

I just found out that my Mother has PD and I don't know anything about the disease. Does this mean that she will die? (anonymous)

Aug 14 2008

We have a family member in his sixties who has had Parkinson's since about 1993, with other complications such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Until a few weeks ago, medication helped to provide some limited mobility.
But now this family member is simply unable to stand at all or do any basic
function with assistance, and has been hallucinating quite a bit, either due to
medication or the disease. What is the long-term prognosis for this disease?
All of the information seems geared towards those recently diagnosed or who
can at least maintain some semblance of normal routine in their lives, but
this individual is far beyond that stage, and we don't know what to expect
in the days/years ahead.
(anonymous)

Aug 14 2008

I have had PD since 9-30-97 and wonder when will lose my ability to function. With medications I continue to work and proceed ok though a bit slow.
(AJ)

Aug 14 2008

How rapidly does PD progress? Is it normal to see rapid changes in one month's time i.e., confusion, tremor, loss of comprehension, etc?
(anonymous)

Aug 14 2008

I found out just last month that my Father has PD. I don't know what to expect and I am very worried. What should we be expecting from PD? My Father is only 43 and doctors say that he only has ten to fifteen years.
(anonymous)