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Aug 14 2008
Q:My mother has Parkinson's and is receiving medical treatment. She also has high blood pressure and a bad liver. She takes a lot of pills, and I am worried about her liver being able to take it. Can you give us any advice? Does acupuncture help?Show Answer
(AA)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Please let me know if there is any correlation between PD and stroke, particularly in the early stages, and if so what type of stroke. (DB)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have Parkinson's and diabetes; how will these diseases interact? If the diabetes is not controlled, will this have a harmful effect on my PD? (S)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:Is it possible for somebody with PD to also develop Alzheimer’s? (Anon.). (anonymous)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:I am 63 and I was just diagnosed with PD. How do I know when to expect different symptoms? How long before the worst will hit? Will my other health problems affect this? Sugar diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure are also present. (J)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:Can someone be diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia at the same time? (anonymous)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:Does myoclonus have any relation to Parkinson's disease? If so, can you furnish resources for my doctor? I have left-sided tremors and myoclonus, spastic muscles and pain, which is alleviated with Sinemet. I absolutely love this drug, as there are no side-effects. Could the myoclonus be related to the Parkinson's?Show Answer
(anonymous)
