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PD Progression, stages and what to expect
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Hello @plrcarol and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. I'm sorry to hear of your husband's symptoms and the struggle with low blood pressure. Is he currently seeing a movement disorder specialist? This is a neurologist who is specially trained in working with disorders like Parkinson's.
If he is not seeing a movement disorder specialist, it might be wise to ask for a referral. A second opinion is always a good idea when the current treatment plan is not working well.
As @dlc1953 mentioned in her post, exercise is a key ingredient in Parkinson's treatment. Has your husband been referred for physical therapy?
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you continue to post with your questions and concerns?
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This may not be relevant, but recently there was a warning that some nutritional supplements interfere with the effectiveness of PD meds. Many folks don't think to tell their doctors that they're taking vitamins and supplements, and many doctors don't explicitly ask their patients if they're taking vitamins and health supplements. This may or may not be a factor affecting your husband, but if he is taking anything like this, it's just a good idea to discusss this with your doctor.