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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Oct 9, 2025 | Replies (78)

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My wife had both PPA (Primary Progressive Aphasia) and PSP ( Progressive Supraneuclia Palsy) and developed a movement disorder similar to some experienced by those PD. Thus, it was diagnosed as parkinsonism, with a small p to distinguish it from PD itself.
My memory of her struggles reminds me of those with in this forum with similar symptoms. I wish you all the best as you deal with them.

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Hello @michigan84

Welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. I appreciate you sharing about your wife's experience with such difficult diagnoses. Were there certain therapies which were helpful to her?