Kimianne
07-18-2003, 09:52 AM
Hi All:
My dad was just diagnoised with PD and a dementia. He is going for further testing.
In the meantime I have a couple of questions. First of all his doctor stated that there are two different kinds of PD and that they need to determine which one he has. Does anyone know what they are talking about? And does each different type have different symptoms that we should be looking for?
I am very depressed and afraid. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
My dad was just diagnoised with PD and a dementia. He is going for further testing.
In the meantime I have a couple of questions. First of all his doctor stated that there are two different kinds of PD and that they need to determine which one he has. Does anyone know what they are talking about? And does each different type have different symptoms that we should be looking for?
I am very depressed and afraid. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
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Bruce
07-18-2003, 07:06 PM
Hi Kimi, I have had pd for twelve years, and this is the first time i have read of two types of pd, unless the docor meant pd with or without dementia. Dementia is seen in the later stages of pd.
Their are parkinson-like disorders which are not pd. They are sometimes lumped together as parkinson plus disorders. You might have to ask the doctor what he means by that statement.
Pd affects a specific part of the brain and the other disorders may affect different parts of the brain.
Bruce
Their are parkinson-like disorders which are not pd. They are sometimes lumped together as parkinson plus disorders. You might have to ask the doctor what he means by that statement.
Pd affects a specific part of the brain and the other disorders may affect different parts of the brain.
Bruce
Kimianne
07-21-2003, 10:37 AM
Thank you Bruce.
I probably should have made clear that dad's primary doctor has diagnoised PD. And states that he definitly has it. His right hand tremors terribly.
However, his CT Scan is set up for this Weds. and he doesn't see the neurologist until August 26th. But will see his primary again on August 15th-hopefully we will get all the results then.
I guess, we are going to have to wait until the results.
But if you all do not mind, I think that I will be on this board throughout this time.
Thanks again.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
I probably should have made clear that dad's primary doctor has diagnoised PD. And states that he definitly has it. His right hand tremors terribly.
However, his CT Scan is set up for this Weds. and he doesn't see the neurologist until August 26th. But will see his primary again on August 15th-hopefully we will get all the results then.
I guess, we are going to have to wait until the results.
But if you all do not mind, I think that I will be on this board throughout this time.
Thanks again.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
Googy
07-21-2003, 01:08 PM
Hang in there Kimi,
We are all with you.
Googy
We are all with you.
Googy
Bruce
07-21-2003, 02:37 PM
Kimi, the ct scan is done to rule out brain tumors. So don't expect anything significant.
I can't give you the specific web site, but Dr. Leiberman the director of the NPF, has writtened an excellent book just for people like you. It's called "Shaking up parkinsons" and he tells what to expect when you see a neurologist.
Bruce
I can't give you the specific web site, but Dr. Leiberman the director of the NPF, has writtened an excellent book just for people like you. It's called "Shaking up parkinsons" and he tells what to expect when you see a neurologist.
Bruce
Kimianne
07-21-2003, 05:05 PM
Thank you both. I will look for the book. I am sure I will get a lot of useful information from it.
It's great to know good people like you are out there, who take time to help others even though they have their own problems.
Take care.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
It's great to know good people like you are out there, who take time to help others even though they have their own problems.
Take care.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
asdfasdf
07-23-2003, 04:23 AM
The two types are "young onset" parkinsons and "parkinsons" How old is your father?
asdfasdf
07-23-2003, 04:26 AM
My mother got diagnoses at the age of 47, she is now 65. So I know much about young onset parkinson's. Good luck to you and your father. Please email me with any questions. t.vawter@mchsi.com
Bruce
07-23-2003, 11:30 AM
Kimi, If you have AOL, their WebMd site has a parkinson center and there is a wealth of information, especially from the Cleveland Clinic.
Bruce
Bruce
Kimianne
07-23-2003, 12:18 PM
As always thank you for your replies.
Bruce: I do not have AOL. My dad is having his CT Scan today. I am really scared about what is going on with him. Thank you for your wisdom. I've read about your garden and it sounds awsome!
asdfasdf: Welcome to the boards! They are great - you will enjoy them. So that you do not get banned you should remove your e-mail address. The rules are very clear that we cannot post them. BTW, my dad is 64. Let us know about your mom.
Take care all.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
Bruce: I do not have AOL. My dad is having his CT Scan today. I am really scared about what is going on with him. Thank you for your wisdom. I've read about your garden and it sounds awsome!
asdfasdf: Welcome to the boards! They are great - you will enjoy them. So that you do not get banned you should remove your e-mail address. The rules are very clear that we cannot post them. BTW, my dad is 64. Let us know about your mom.
Take care all.
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Kimi
Life is a gift. Your loved ones are the benefits.
Respect them both and you will reap the rewards.
Bruce
07-24-2003, 10:06 AM
Kimi, Your dad has probably had pd for a few years. I procrastinated like most people, and thinking back, the fatigue was becoming a problem at work.
You will get used to it, and you can learn many things on the internet that will help your dad. I have a long list of favorite places about parkinsons. Just use "psrkinsons disease" for search words. You can even look up the side effects of the drugs he will be taking.
The raised garden plots have been spectaculer. Everyone else are fighting weeds and wet ground. I have become the "king' of green beans. I went out and picked about three quarts and gave them to my neighbor. They all came from a plot about five feet wide and six feet long. The plants were so thick i couldn't hardly see the beans.
Hang in there.
Bruce
You will get used to it, and you can learn many things on the internet that will help your dad. I have a long list of favorite places about parkinsons. Just use "psrkinsons disease" for search words. You can even look up the side effects of the drugs he will be taking.
The raised garden plots have been spectaculer. Everyone else are fighting weeds and wet ground. I have become the "king' of green beans. I went out and picked about three quarts and gave them to my neighbor. They all came from a plot about five feet wide and six feet long. The plants were so thick i couldn't hardly see the beans.
Hang in there.
Bruce