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PD Progression, stages and what to expect
My dad is 82 yrs old PD diagnosed. He was doing well overall until a couple of weeks. This time around he is feeling very tired, week and barely can stand up or get out of bed. Any thoughts on what to do, what to expect? how to support him? is he heading to the point of no return?
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I have osteoarthritis in lower back and both hips when it is acting up ( most of the time) I cannot hardly walk, twist, sit, roll are anything and now have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s two months ago and don’t know how I could handle exercise because of the pain. I also have been diagnosed with vasticular dementia. High blood pressure and am being treated accordingly
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3 Reactions@windyh that's all we can do. Thanks
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5 ReactionsIt does change your life, sadly, not for the better. but you still do have a life to enjoy! It is hard, I know, but you must keep-on-keepin'-on....................................
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4 Reactions@hopeful33250
Makes little difference if I have a good, great or no plan. Parkinsons disease is going to take my life. All I can do is focus on the quality of life that I have
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5 Reactions@jon1547
You have a great program in place!
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1 Reaction@hopeful33250
As long as I have questions I will be around. I do have àn exercise plan and a great care team. I go to a PD movement class once a week. I see my PT Twice a mo and OT Once. Speech T 4 times a year. I do rock climbing once a week. See my PARKINSONS Dr 3 times a year and my regular DO anytime I choose
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5 Reactions@jon1547
PD meds can be a problem when you have other health issues. What about exercise and a referral to a physical therapist who is trained to treat Parkinson's? The combination of exercise and medication is known to be an excellent tool for combating the debilitating effects of PD. Here are some articles about the benefits of exercise.
Here is a link from the Parkinson's Foundation website,
https://www.parkinson.org/library/fact-sheets/exercise
From the American Parkinson's Disease Association
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons-disease/exercise/
Will you continue to post with updates, as well as questions and concerns?
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Yes I have started all sorts of meds, 11 different ones. Some of them change my blood pressure so much that I have to take meds for my Parkinsons and some for my AFib. My BP gets so low that I have to take meds to raise it. Enough of that.
Happy new year
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3 Reactions@hopeful33250
I hope this message finds you in good spirits and health.
Have a wonderfilled life and Happy new year
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2 Reactions@jon1547
I can understand! When I first received a PD diagnosis, it was a relief to have a label for all of the limitations I had been experiencing over a 10-year period.
Have you started any medications or physical therapy yet?
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