Living with Parkinson's DiseaseThis section is a place to share stories about Living with Parkinson's Disease. Below are entries of those who have already shared their stories. We hope that you find their experiences helpful to your own situation. You may also Help others by sharing your story. To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download is this Parkinsons? 
My aunt (81) showed symptoms of dementia several years ago - firstly losing her capacity to articulate but gradually losing memory and language generally. When her dementia became advanced she came to live with us - with lots of symptoms of anxiety and some of hallucinating people we thought she had Lewy Body disease. Then she became incontinent - not through bladder control probs but because she could no longer co-ordinate movements. This stopped her being able to do even the most basic daily functions. She is now unable to walk unaided - her gait varies from day to day but can be very stooped, stop/start/ and shaky. She dribbles constantly. She can speak normally one day but be barely audible the next. I know that Lewy Body symptoms and Parkinsons can be similar but would be interested in anyone elses story - any matches to this one?
August 2008
|
|
Archives:
The submissions from our site visitors do not reflect the opinion of Healthcommunities.com, Inc. (HC). The Content of HC's sites is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. HC does not provide medical advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you've read on an HC website. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical question or condition. (See also: Website Disclaimer) |
email this
