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Frequently Asked Questions
Psychology
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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: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:My father in law was diagnosed as having Parkinson's a few years ago. He has lately started showing signs of paranoia...thinking that people are out to get him. Is this a part of the disease? Can it get dangerous? He has always been sort of a loner but lately has become more withdrawn than usual. (KB)Show Answer
