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Loss of balance, nauseous

Posted by canuck82 @canuck82, May 25, 2024

82 years old. Diagnosed with Parkinsons Dec,/23. Mild tremors on left side is worst it has been to date but this morning I had a strange lack of balance to the left. It felt like something was pulling me down and I couldn't stop it . I was sitting on the bed so I was able to lay down on my side but then I began to experience nausea and began to vomit.I dosed off after a while, slept for an hour and began to feel better.Pretty scary experience. Anything I can do if this happened while I'm out shopping or driving?

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sissyg | @sissyg | Oct 21 11:49am

HAVE HAD PD ABOUT ONE YEAR.
I AM NAUSEATED 24 HOURS A DAY.
TERRIBLE BLOATING
TERRIBLE CONSTIPATION EVERYDAY
NO APPETITE
BEEN TO MANY DRS AND DIFFERENT MEDICINES
GUT EMPTYS TOO QUICKLY
NEED ADVICE FROM OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEMS

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Oct 21 2:17pm
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HAVE HAD PD ABOUT ONE YEAR.
I AM NAUSEATED 24 HOURS A DAY.
TERRIBLE BLOATING
TERRIBLE CONSTIPATION EVERYDAY
NO APPETITE
BEEN TO MANY DRS AND DIFFERENT MEDICINES
GUT EMPTYS TOO QUICKLY
NEED ADVICE FROM OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEMS

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Hi, @sissyg - you'll notice I moved your post here, which is so you could talk to others chatting about Parkinson's and nausea-related issues in this discussion in the Parkinson's Disease support group, "Loss of balance, nauseous." Hoping you could connect with members such as @hopeful33250 @canuck82 @cartercd @kschnei206 and others, who might have some thoughts on your nausea, bloating, constipation and lack of appetite in light of your Parkinson's.

What types of specialists have you seen related to these symptoms, sissyg? What have they said about your symptoms, and what have they suggested you do to treat them?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 21 7:27pm
In reply to @sissyg "HAVE HAD PD ABOUT ONE YEAR. I AM NAUSEATED 24 HOURS A DAY. TERRIBLE BLOATING TERRIBLE..." + (show)
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HAVE HAD PD ABOUT ONE YEAR.
I AM NAUSEATED 24 HOURS A DAY.
TERRIBLE BLOATING
TERRIBLE CONSTIPATION EVERYDAY
NO APPETITE
BEEN TO MANY DRS AND DIFFERENT MEDICINES
GUT EMPTYS TOO QUICKLY
NEED ADVICE FROM OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEMS

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Hello @sissyg and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear of these uncomfortable symptoms you are experiencing. Some of the symptoms, like constipation, can be a result of Parkinson's.

Sometimes, when we have hard-to-diagnose health issues, we need to act like detectives to find out the cause. Since many of these symptoms are related to GI issues, I'm wondering if you have seen a gastroenterologist? What type of diagnostic tests have you had? What type of Parkinson's meds are you currently taking?

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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sissyg | @sissyg | Oct 23 5:57pm
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @sissyg and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to..." + (show)
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Hello @sissyg and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear of these uncomfortable symptoms you are experiencing. Some of the symptoms, like constipation, can be a result of Parkinson's.

Sometimes, when we have hard-to-diagnose health issues, we need to act like detectives to find out the cause. Since many of these symptoms are related to GI issues, I'm wondering if you have seen a gastroenterologist? What type of diagnostic tests have you had? What type of Parkinson's meds are you currently taking?

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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@hopeful33250
I have seen three gastroenterologist each ran test Blood test CT Scan MRI breath test and stomach emptying with contrast Was diagnosed with early stomach
emptying. The gastroenterologist and my internal medicine doctor have tried numerous meds for constipation now I’m taking Linzess 290mg
I am taking sinemet 25/250
With rasagiline .05 mg for Parkinson’s

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kimmarla | @kimmarla | Oct 24 8:09am

Nectar Calm helps me a lot. After a couple of weeks, Magnesium Glycinate helps with PD's effects on digestion. And eating a little bit helps with the nausea.

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raebaby | @raebaby | Oct 25 3:37pm

Could it be an inner ear problem?

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adrienne625 | @adrienne625 | 2 days ago
In reply to @cartercd "Hi Carmen, I just experienced a very similar episode. I didn’t have any vomiting though, but..." + (show)
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Hi Carmen,

I just experienced a very similar episode. I didn’t have any vomiting though, but it was diagnosed as BPV benign positional vertigo. It occured on Tuesaday and I was up and running by the following Monday. I was in bed though Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday. That was the best position for me to be in. It happened on my right side. The ENT doctor gave me some exercises. It literally felt like the world was spinning. If you would like those exercises I’d be happy to share them with you, but I don’t want to give you too much information in the event that that’s not what it is. I agree you should mention it to your neurologist or movement disorder specialist.

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Hi Carmen,
I would love to have the exercises you do for BPV.
Thanks in advance!
Adrienne

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