I haven’t had a problem with the Clonazepam and dry mouth, though I was diagnosed with dry mouth yyears before. My son had a tooth implant with no insurance and it was in the area of $3 k and I thought that was outrageous.
I skipped the datscan. My neurologist said it wasn’t really needed since the symptoms were so obvious. Well, I hadn’t seen them nor had the doctors in Houston that gave me expensive “key man” executive exams every year. Follow instructions,but you’ll probably start small and work your way up to the desired dosage to be sure you don’t have any surprises. I’m 74 and only this past year quit driving at night and limit myself to close in known streets - 5 years after diagnosis.
Yeah, quality neurologists are hard to get in to see. One thing, if the meds work you’ll have answered that question.
Recumbent bike over at the Fitness center is supposed to help balance and exercise in general helps delay progression. The exercise is good for you either way, assuming the nurse says the sudden change won’t kill you! Write down all your questions, and answers, and good luck.