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Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms and Signs
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Aug 14 2008
Q:My father, who is 85, has been diagnosed with PD for a little over a year now. He is currently taking low dosages of Sinemet and Mirapex, which control his tremors during the day reasonably well, but they get pretty violent at night. He also has frequent bouts of confusion and depression. If his dosages are increased to deal with the night tremors, will his confusion or depression worsen? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father is 83. He has PD including most of the symptoms associated with the disease. He recently began having trouble swallowing. I assume this is considered an end-stage symptom. How long can this last? Should we consider a feeding tube? (TP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:A movement disorder specialist has told my husband that he has "vascular Parkinsonism." Can you tell me anything about this? (EP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My sister has Parkinson's and some days will not eat. Is appetite loss a symptom of PD? (EP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease just this year. I am now taking Sinemet twice daily but lately have been having severe headaches. Is this part of Parkinson's or could they be caused by my medication? (RP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has Parkinson's disease and keeps leaning to the left side when he is sitting. What can we do about this problem? (D)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 87-year-old father has Parkinson's and has experienced perceived "heaviness" in his feet and lower limbs. He says his legs feel "half-numb." Can you explain this symptom? (GR)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have Parkinson's disease and I experience greatly reduced stamina. Is there anything that can help? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has diabetes, Parkinson's and congestive heart failure. I notice that his hands are always in a fist and he has trouble opening them. Can you tell me what this is? Is it related to cramping?Show Answer
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