Parkinson’s unresponsive episodes

Posted by bethv @bethv, Sep 16, 2018

My father, 93 years old, is suffering these unresponsive episodes, not to be confused with “freezing” of gait. The episode can last two hours and we think might be related to dehydration. Why can’t I find any mention of this in any web sites that describe Parkinson’s? Only in caregiver sites have I found any information. Is no one studying this phenomenon? There may be some connection here that needs investigation.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group.

bethv | @bethv | Sep 16, 2018

Thank you for the response. Yes, he has been in the ER twice for this...gets IV fluid, seems better. Once he was admitted. Once discharged from ER to home.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 16, 2018

Hello @bethv

Welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your post regarding your dad. I can understand your concern if he is unresponsive for as long as two hours. Perhaps some of our other members will respond to your question.

How long has your dad been having these episodes? If this is a new symptom? If so, has it been addressed with your dad's doctor?

I would also like to direct you to our Caregiver's discussion group, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers/. We have several members who are caregivers for aging parents and maybe someone can help answer your question. I will tag, @IndianaScott as well as @debbraw to join you in this conversation.