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| Parkinson's and Boxing | 11/15/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Here is my question. is there any scientific evidence that boxing causes Parkinson's ? in other ...
A: Muhammad Ali has Parkinson's Syndrome, a neurological condition that affects motor and speech ...
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| end stage parkinsons | 10/16/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My uncle was diagnoised with Parkinsons several years ago. We have been told now that he has been ...
A: so sorry to hear about your Uncle. You are correct, "end stage" refers to when you reach a certain ...
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| parkensins | 10/12/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: my huband has parkensins,he was diagnoised 5 yrs ago,he is 64 my question is does this disease ...
A: I will do my best to compile PD-specific information for you. PD is a terrible disease which slowly ...
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| Parkinson's | 10/8/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: For constant fatigue and muscle tiredness, how do you feel about taking CoQ10 for the lack of energy ...
A: CoQ10 is an electron carrier and is important to many body energy systems, particularly in the cell ...
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| my dad is in denial about parkinsons | 10/6/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I wonder if you can advise me. My father is 82 and had a diagnosis of parkinsons 6 months ago and ...
A: Memory loss is not uncommon with PD as it usually leads to some level of PD-related dementia in most ...
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| symptoms | 10/1/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: 62 year old male, shuffles when walking, falls when starting to run, leans forward and will fall, ...
A: Obviously no one can, or should, diagnose over the internet, but I will share some information which ...
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| Husband has parkinsonds AND Alzhiemers | 9/9/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My husband has Parkinsons AND ALzhiers. He is now bedridden, with a Catheter. Needs full care. Is ...
A: I do apologise for my late response – computer challenges. I am sorry to read about your husband’s ...
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| Parkinsons in Family | 9/5/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My maternal grandmother passed away from Parkinsons several years ago, my father in 2007, and my ...
A: .Genetic Link to Familial Parkinson's Found [Friday March 21, 2008] A paper released this week ...
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| Familial Essentail Tremor | 9/3/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My friend,S mother, aged 65, suffering from Familial Essential Tremor. 1.Can she fully cure, if yes ...
A: Her doctor will ask her to avoid caffeine, cold pills and some other medicines if they seem to make ...
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| Familial Essentail Tremor | 9/2/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My friend,S mother, aged 65, suffering from Familial Essential Tremor. 1.Can she fully cure, if yes ...
A: Essential Tremors can usually be reduced with medication, but as of now they cannot be "cured". ...
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| End Stages of Parkinson's | 9/1/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother has had Parkinson's disease for 40 years. The disease progressed slowly for many years ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Mom’s condition, this must be tearing you and your family apart ...
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| Parkinsons Diesase | 8/28/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: For the past 12 years my aunt has been suffering from PD. The past couple years have progressed to ...
A: It sounds like she may have had “Deep BrainStimulation” which you can read about here ...
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| end stages of Parkinson's Disease | 8/27/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I read your answer to "What are the symptoms of the end stages of Parkinson's" My Mother has all of ...
A: Dysarthrias are classified in multiple ways based on the presentation of symptoms. Most people are ...
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| balance problems | 8/27/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have had PD for 12 years. Currently, I am on quite high doses of medication and I am having a lot ...
A: What you describe to me sounds very typical for PD, I have seen many, many patients ambulate exactly ...
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| Parkinson's and a feeding tube | 8/27/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Aug 2009. My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's 1 year ago at age 83 and has made a quick turn ...
A: Hey Linda, Each person's experience with a disease like PD is individual so the care has to be ...
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| Parkinson's and a feeding tube | 8/26/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Aug 2009. My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's 1 year ago at age 83 and has made a quick turn ...
A: I’m sorry to read about your Dad’s condition, PD is a very difficult disease. I can tell that ...
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| end stage of Parkinsons | 8/17/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: We have been told my mom who is 77 is in the end stage of Parkinsons. The nursing home is still ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your Mom, COPD PD is a cruel disease. I would recommend getting her up as ...
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| End stage Parkinson's | 8/16/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: When a person has been diagnosed as being in end stage Parkinson's,what is the average remaining ...
A: In itself, Parkinson's is not a fatal condition. However, the end-stage of the disease can lead to ...
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| Parkinson, what type of specialist | 8/15/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My Mother's doctor is hardly available or compassion for her. I would like her to go to a ...
A: PD patients are generally followed regularly by Neurologists - you might investigate whether there ...
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| PD and death | 8/14/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father is 82 years old and has been living with PD for many years. My dad does not have the ...
A: I’m so sorry to hear about your Father's poor health. You are fortunate as you have his Living Will ...
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| Need answers to Parkinsonism--not Parkinson | 8/13/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My 67 year old father-in-law has finally been diagnosed with Parkinson--not PD. He is in a nursing ...
A: As you are well aware, Parkinsonism is a complex condition with a multitude of possible causes, but ...
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| tremors please help | 8/12/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: . and in my chest i can feel shaking. when i lean on the arm the shaking gets worse.. when i think ...
A: My honest opinion is that one physician may be wrong, but yours has sent you for adequate ...
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| END STAGE OF PARKINSON DISEASE | 8/3/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My wife is 77 and has had PD for 12yrs. We have been married for 54 yrs. and her only caregiver ...
A: I am so sorry to read about your wife's struggle with PD, I can feel the pain in your written word. ...
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| Life Expectancy | 7/31/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My 51 yrs old sister has stage 4 Parkingson's and I'm trying to figure out some finances for her. ...
A: I am sorry to read about your sister's struggle with PD - it's such a cruel disease. It's almost ...
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| dads parkinsons | 7/13/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: We are at a point we don't know what to do with our dad. He is awake all night and walks out of the ...
A: I strongly recommend you arrange a "Care Conference" with the family physician, community nurse, ...
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| End Stage Parkinson's Disease | 6/25/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father-in-law is in the end stages of Parkinson's he is in a nursing home and on a catheter and ...
A: I am sorry to read about your FIL’s struggle with VD, it is such a cruel disease and so painful to ...
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| Parkinsons and appetite | 6/22/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mother has vascular parkinsons. I have been told by the GP it is end-stage. Over the last couple ...
A: I am sorry to read about your mothers struggle with VD, it is such a cruel disease and so painful to ...
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| Parkinsons disease and seizures | 6/17/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My uncle has Parkinsons x 12 years and is probably having seizures. Not full grand mal as there is ...
A: I wonder if he might be having TIAs or “mini-strokes”? You should discuss your observations with ...
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| Parkinson's | 6/17/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I would like to ask a few question about end stage Parkinson's but need to make sure someone is ...
A: from what you describe it sounds to me like he is in Stage IV. I’ll do my best to compile ...
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| IS MY DAD NEAR DEATH | 6/15/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: MY DAD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PD ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO IT HAS PROGRESSED THOU THE YEARS. HE KNOW SLEEPS ...
A: Do you have any medical support for your Dad or are you and your Mom trying to care for him all ...
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| End Stages of Parkinsons | 6/15/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: After having three accidents in the past week my mother has received an initial diagnosis of mild ...
A: My advice for now is to first concentrate on her needs today until you have a definite diagnosis; ...
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| End Stages of Parkinsons | 6/14/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: After having three accidents in the past week my mother has received an initial diagnosis of mild ...
A: I am truly so sorry to read about your Mom's diagnosis with PD, I do wonder however if she is truly ...
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| help for grandma | 6/12/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I help my parents take care of dad's parents. Grandma has what I've determined from a chart as ...
A: I’ sorry to read about your Grandma’s struggle with PD, it is a very difficult disease with so many ...
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| Stage 5 Parkinson's | 5/5/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My mom has had Parkinson's for several years now but looks like her health is rapidly declining over ...
A: You are experiencing the same stressful challenges many of us in the ‘sandwich generation’ are ...
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| rapid tongue movemant | 4/27/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: which medicines can cause rapid tongue movement I take several for high blood pressure, and ...
A: Kathi, Actually, there are several, and nearly any drug has the chance of causing that problem as ...
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| Parkinsons | 4/23/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: Will a person with parkinsons keep their eyes shut and not open them, also she wont talk to us yet ...
A: Mellissa, Parkinsons affects multiple areas of the body including the face and eyes. The eyes are ...
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| Secondary Parkinson | 4/22/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: My mother has 68 years old and started trembling all over her body, especially in her arms, legs and ...
A: Teresa, That is an extremely tough question to answer, although I will say that the medication is ...
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| Parkinson | 4/17/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: my mother is 70 years old she was diagnosed with Parkinson about 3 years back. She does not have ...
A: She needs to get checked by a specialist for an upper cervical spine injury or misalignment. I do ...
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| Nausea & Parkinsons | 4/12/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: My mom has had Parkinson for years but was only recently diagnosed. She is 80 and has been on her ...
A: Teri, Has she had nervous system tests done to look for brainstem pressure or interference by an ...
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| Parkinson | 4/11/2009 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
Q: my mother is 70 years old she was diagnosed with Parkinson about 3 years back. She does not have ...
A: Saghir, If you truly want to keep her in better condition then you will take her to a doctor that is ...
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