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Frequently Asked Questions
Parkinsonism(s)
12 results
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have a friend who has striatonigral degeneration. I understand how it differs from Parkinson's, but I cannot find out any information about how the disease progresses. He is apparently in the later stages. What can he expect to experience? He is now 67 and his gait is unsteady. What about life expectancy?Show Answer
(DC)
Aug 14 2008
Q:How different is classic Parkinson's versus a parkinsonsism that is brought on by mental health medications? What are the affects? (RH)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I had a stroke that just happened to occur in the same area effected by Parkinson's. The doctor said it's like a one time injury, a cut, that heals eventually. Do I have Parkinson's disease or not? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What is the difference between Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:When a doctor refers to a something called "Diffuse Lewy Bodies", what does he/she mean exactly? (VW)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What is Parkinsonisim? How does it differ from Parkinsons? Where can I get more information about Parkinsonisim? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My son was diagnosed with viral encephalitis two years ago. He was in a coma for several weeks and now has a seizure disorder. I have been told that some post-encephalopathy patients get Parkinson's. Is this true? I am particularly concerned because he frequently is very shaky especially in his hands. This also could be a side effect of the many anti-convulsants he takes. We see a neurologist regularly but I have forgotten to ask him about this. Thank you so much for your help; encephalitis is rare and it is oftenShow Answer
difficult to find answers to questions such as this. (anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the pre- and post-synaptic conditions that mimic Parkinson's?Show Answer
(MW)
