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Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms: Motor (Movement-related)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:I am a 41 year old male diagnosed with Parkinson's. Although I have the typical symptoms, my major symptom is lack of energy (mind wanting to complete a project but body not allowing it) and excessive daytime sleepiness. I am curious about the use of stimulants for these symtpoms. I am currently on Ritalin but still suffer. I have been on Provigil with some luck but not great. I was wondering if there is ever a combination of typical stimulants used for ADD, like Adderall, along with products, such as the new Ritalin patch (used for long term dispursement into the system)? (BF)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What do you recommend for people with PD who experience extreme bouts of fatigue? I experience these several times a day and they are hard to manage while I am at work. (R)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My grandfather has burning sensations in some parts of his body when he lays down or sits for more than 15 minutes, and he can't sleep because of it. Do you know how to help him? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is it common to experience excessive sweating in association with advanced PD? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Three years ago I was diagnosed as having vertigo. Now I’m experiencing tremors which my doctors suggest could be due to Parkinson’s disease. Could my vertigo and the tremors be related to Parkinson’s? Could I have been misdiagnosed? (MT)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father was diagnosed with PD last year. The disease's progression was slow until recently, when he started experiencing extreme fatigue and loss of energy. Does anemia play a role in Parkinson's? What can be done? (EB)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What can be done to reduce incontinence in a 45 year old woman with Parkinson's? (SD)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father is having difficulty with mucus accumulating in his throat, especially at night. Do you have any suggestions to help? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have Parkinson’s and seem to sweat a lot. Is it from my medications or part of the disease itself? (AC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has Parkinson's, and he can't sleep at night. He roams the kitchen and eats everything in sight until he finally falls asleep. He has gained weight, and I'm not sure how to help. Do you have any suggestions? (SG)Show Answer
