Parkinson's Disease Questions

Parkinson’s disease. A disorder of the nervous system, it affects movement. Parkinson’s disease manifests itself gradually, at times with a tremor in a hand that may even go unnoticed. The symptoms are usually stiffness or slowing of movement, with a slurred speech, and the condition worsens over time.

Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your neurologist is the best person for the answer.I suggest telephonic counseling and online psychotherapy for you.
You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

How long does your father have bp. Sometimes poorly controlled bp can cause certain changes in the brain which can result in parkinson disease. Please continue all medicines. Leg swelling can be due to heart or kidney problem and will need further evaluation.

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parkinsonism can be ipd or atypical pds
delusions and hallucinations usually occur in atypical pd even though it can happen in ipd
please update the details of medicines used for parkinsonism. Is she on trihexyphenydyl?(pacitane)

Excessive shopping can be a side effect of pramipexole. Her medications will need to be modified. In view of memory loss she will need more evaluation.

Pacitane in excessive dose can cause confusion and forgetfulness. At your father's age, it is advisable to go slow. Stop it till the confusion and forgetfulness part recovers. Then consult a neurologist and let him take it from there.

Diarrhoea is described. Parkinsonism itself can cause rest tremor. Moreover,in ipd, onset of dementia is usually late. So alzil need to be continued only if there is significant cognitive decline. More information from your side is needed.

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Well parkisonsm is almost incurable but by proper homeopathic treatment some changes can be felt,, also by proper homeopathic treatment all the other problems he is having will be improve

Consult your doctor about keeping your father on either sizopin or qutan currently, along with syndopa plus.