| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Dying of Parkinson's Disease | 6/25/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: How does one die of Parkinson's Disease? I'm asking about what is transpiring with a patient's ...
A: I am sorry if my answer was not exactly what you were looking for. I am a Nurse, not a ...
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| urinating | 6/7/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my husband has had Parkinson's for 19 yrs. He uses a walker. When he goes to the toilet to urinate ...
A: I am not aware of any supportive type device that would work in this situation so the best things I ...
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| Late stage Parkinsonism disease | 6/5/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My aunt was diagnosed with Parkinsonsim disease about 3 years ago. She has detoriated to the point ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Aunt’s struggle with PD, it is such a cruel disease and so painful to ...
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| Parkinson disease | 6/2/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: how long does the patient have to live at stage five of the disease? Thank You.
A: It is very difficult for anyone to guess as there are so many contributing factors like previous ...
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| 55 year old with advanced Parkinson's | 5/29/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother is 55 years old and was diagnosed with PD 11 years ago. She had DBS 2 years ago (not so ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Mother’s struggle with PD; it can be such a cruel disease. It is ...
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| end-stage parkinsons | 4/4/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My Mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2004 (only 4 years ago). After taking various Parkinsons ...
A: I have not seen a patient with PD progress that quickly, but I have seen patients with similar ...
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| End-Stage Parkinson's Disease | 2/15/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Good Day from the Islands......My 86 year-old mother is in end stage Parkinson's. As is her wish, ...
A: I do apologise for my tardy response, my Laptop froze on me and I had to get it repaired this week. ...
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| end stage Parkinson's | 2/8/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My husband (a 5 yr pd diagnosis and 48 yr diabetic)is currently hospitalized. He had a sudden BP ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your husband, PD is a cruel disease! People can live many years in the ...
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| Final Stage Parkinsons | 2/8/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father is now in final stage parkinsons. He lives with me. I am also a single parent to a 9 ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Dad’s struggle with PD, it is such a cruel disease and so painful to ...
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| Parkinson,s Disease | 2/5/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: i am experiencing the symptoms which i,ve read are similar to PD.From last 3 years there is a ...
A: I am sorry to read about your symptoms, this must be very scary for you. It is not clear to me ...
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| My grandfather has PD | 1/29/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My grandfather just turned 79 this month. Two years ago he had a stroke and it seemed to take off 10 ...
A: I’m so sorry to read about your Grandfather’s horrible experience the last week. My advise to you ...
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| Parkinson's and Bladder Infections | 1/22/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mom is 89 and in a nursing home and from what I've read is possibly in the end stages. She ...
A: I’m sorry to read about your Mother’s recurrent UTIs, that obviously cannot be comfortable for her. ...
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| Is this Parkinson's | 1/17/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My 83 year old father recently passed away from complications due to Parkinson's. My question is, I ...
A: PD can be a challenge to diagnose so obviously I can not say for sure, but from what you discribe I ...
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| seizures in the later stages of Parkinsons | 1/9/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Please could you give me some information about seizures which my elderly 86 year old mother ...
A: You did not mention what type of seizure your Mother had so I will assume it was a ¡§grand mal ...
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| Swallowing problems | 12/30/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am a freelance writer and I am currently writing an article on Parkinson's disease. How common is ...
A: Many people with Parkinson's disease have difficulty swallowing because they lose control of their ...
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| sinemet | 11/29/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My huband has been a Parkinsons sufferer for about five years, and has only ever taken Sinemet, this ...
A: Treatment Parkinson's disease is a chronic disorder that requires broad-based management including ...
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| PARKINSON'S DISEASE | 11/27/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: MY 83 YEAR OLD MOTHER HAS HAD PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOR MANY YEARS, SHE IS IN A NURSING HOME. SHE IS ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your Mother, PD is a cruel disease. People can live many years in the ...
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| end stage Parkinson's | 11/14/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: a family member has all the symptoms listed for Stage V Parkinson's. She's been bed=ridden for ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your loved one, PD is a cruel disease. People can live many years in the ...
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| final stages of parkinson's Disease | 11/4/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Margo,my mother is in her final stages of Parkinson's disease.She has been bed ridden for a little ...
A: Your need to discuss medication options with her physician; she may respond to anti-psychotics if ...
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| Parkinson's question | 11/3/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have record that I filed a question on October 30, at 7:54pm. My question was what are the stages ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your PD and I do apologise for my tardy response. Parkinson's disease ...
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| Parkinson's | 10/30/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I would like to know the different stages of Parkinson's Disease. I am 53 and have had PD for 7 ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your PD. Parkinson's disease strikes people in many different ways, leaving ...
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| Medication and End Stage Parkinson's | 10/30/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my father is 86 and has had Parkinson's for about 15 years. He is currently in a Nursing Home, ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your father's struggle with PD, it is such a cruel disease. The decision to ...
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| Dimenchia | 10/29/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with Dementia. She's on medication (sorry I don't know the name off ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's struggle with Dementia, it is such a cruel and challenging ...
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| Planning as stage 4 goes to stage 5 | 10/29/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: First, I want to say how much I appreciate the honesty of your answers. My father's neurologist ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your Father's struggle with PD. My honest advice is to seriously consider ...
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| my FIL's hallucinations | 10/25/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my 84 year old FIL has end stage PD is in hospital at the moment but is having terifying ...
A: I'm very sorry to read about your FIL's struggle with PD, it can be such a cruel disease. I think ...
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| Mom with Parkinson's and vision issues | 10/24/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mom has been diagnosed with Parkinson's in Eastern Europe. She is visiting us here in the US now. ...
A: Madopar capsules and dispersible tablets contain the active ingredients levodopa and benserazide. ...
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| parkinson's | 10/15/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was recently told by my Dr. that I "might" have the beginning of Parkinson's. I had tremors in my ...
A: I'm very sorry to read about your diagnosis, PD is a terrible disease, but they are making advances ...
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| End State Parkinson's | 10/6/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My step father has Parkinson's and I'm sure he would be classified as end stage. He's mostly ...
A: Aside from the usual stages of death, I will do my best to compile PD-specific information for you. ...
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| dementia | 10/2/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: how do i know if my great aunt has it?
A: Please accept my sincerest apologies for my extremely late response - I had the worst stomach bug I ...
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| New diagnosis | 10/1/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother in law was just diagnosed last week with Parkinson's. She's been going to doctors for more ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your MIL's diagnosis, as you are no doubt aware, PD is a progressive ...
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| My Dad is 88 yrs old with Parkinson's Disease | 9/24/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I think my dad has Stage V PD. He exhibits most of the systems you describe. He is in a nh now. He ...
A: I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. I'm not sure how long he has suffered with PD, but sadly it can ...
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| End stage PD - fluctuations | 9/23/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father has suffered from PD for about 10 years and has been stage 5 for almost 2 years. He is ...
A: I can not explain it medically, but I have seen similar situations where some end-stage (PD or ...
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| Swallowing therapy | 9/19/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Wondering if you've heard of "VitalStim" therapy for swallowing improvement. My dad is 84 and coughs ...
A: I am not familiar with VitalStil therapy personally so I did some research and these are some ...
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| end stage parkinson's disease? | 9/16/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My FIL has suffered from PD for close to 15 years. He was placed in a NH about 4 years ago b/c he ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your FIL's struggle with PD. Obviously I am not familiar with your FIL's ...
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| mom-pd | 9/13/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have read several of your q&a's from others and thought I would write you for any support. My Mom ...
A: I'm so sorry to read about your Mom's struggle with PD, it is a terrible disease I would not wish on ...
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| Head shaking | 8/30/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have a question about my husband. I have noticed within the last 6 to maybe 8 months when he ...
A: Tremor is an involuntary oscillation of a body part that is classified as rest tremor, postural ...
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| PD-sleep attacks | 8/30/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am 53 and I have Parkinson for more than 7 years; I am treated with Bromergon- bromocriptinum ...
A: Link Between Parkinson's And Narcolepsy Discovered Science Daily — Parkinson's disease is ...
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| End-stage parkinson's | 8/28/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father-in-law has Parkinson's and seems to be entering the final stages. He is completely ...
A: I think it would be worth trying to see if there is an apparent cause or trigger for your FIL's ...
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| End-stage parkinson's | 8/25/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father-in-law has Parkinson's and seems to be entering the final stages. He is completely ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL's struggle with PD and Dementia, he is obviously having a very ...
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| Life Span of a Parkinson's Disease patient | 8/24/2007 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: How long is a Parkinson's Disease, like Muhammed Ali or Michael J. Fox, patient expected to live ...
A: PD is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its ...
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