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Cerebral Brain Atrophy: Anyone else out there?

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Aug 9 6:53am | Replies (272)
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@oldsuzanne55

My husband was diagnosed with cerebelar atrophy last year and Parkinson's. he has great difficulty walking, refuses a walker,and uses a ca. He has fallen and cannot get up without a lot of help. The neurologist says it is from prolonged use of alcohol. Because of covid , he has not been back to see dr. In a year. He takes 1 sinemet tab. 3 times a day, and it does help.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 30, 2020

Hi @oldsuzanne55, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I would like to introduce you to @hopeful33250 as I think she can relate to your situation. You may also be interested in following the Parkinson's Disease group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/

Are you typically the person who helps your husband to get back up after a fall? Are you able to do this safely? Most medical practices are open again with safely protocols in place. Are you able to schedule an appointment soon?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 30, 2020

Hello @oldsuzanne55,

I'm glad that you posted about your husband's problems with falls. This sounds like it must be a difficult problem for both of you. Falling certainly increases his chances for injuries that could put him in a facility, rather than staying at home.

I would agree with @colleenyoung that, you probably need to get him to a doctor's appointment, either in person or virtual visit, and explain the problems with falls. He might make an adjustment in his Sinemet which could be helpful.

When he falls is it several hours after taking a Sinemet? If so, this could represent what is referred to as "off-time." This is the time when the Sinemet isn't working as effectively. Perhaps an increase in the dosage or an increase in the number of meds might be suggested by his doctor.

I understand the problem of getting people to use assistive devices like walkers. It will often be met with resistance. Perhaps his doctor could talk with him about the importance of using a walker so that he does not fall and risk breaking a bone or having a head injury.

Will you try to schedule an appointment where you can both talk to his doctor?

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