Caring for my husband : Hello I was... - Cure Parkinson's

Cure Parkinson's

26,511 members27,921 posts

Caring for my husband

Marg52 profile image
10 Replies

Hello I was wondering if anyone out there with CBD is having any if the follow feelings. Lately he seems to lean more to one side when he sits, legs feel weak and has a lot of pain. We are still working on getting the marijuana until we do I feel like he his going down hill very fast. He says his afraid to go to sleep like something is going to happen. Keeps talking about the past and crys often too. Marg

Written by
Marg52 profile image
Marg52
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
10 Replies
vsm0001 profile image
vsm0001

That is what my husband does at times. I noticed it last year or so that when he leans it seemed like another symptom would show. Like when his walking started getting bad, as it worsened he'd lean, when the meaning stopped is when I would notice a change. Most of the time he would lean to the left which is where this all began. When his right started to deteriorate he would lean that direction, but mostly to the left with everything else. My guy cries too, most of the time it just comes out and when he starts it takes a while to calm down. The Dr has him on cynamet and cymbalta for anxiety and depression, it has helped some. He was leaning the other day and I noticed test s today that his left foot is beginning to turn in. He was diagnosed in 2012. This last 4 years has been such a roller coaster ride of emotion. He was able to walk, talk, write, etc. when he was first diagnosed. Today he is on Hospice for care, either is in a wheelchair or hospital bed because he tends to lean forward and there is that fall issue.

999---666 profile image
999---666 in reply tovsm0001

how long has he had pd? surely more than 4 years.

rhyspeace12 profile image
rhyspeace12

My husband who takes CBD is wondering if it makes his sleep problems worse in the middle of the night. I don't think it makes him sad. I believe it's just the dopamine levels being disrupted in the brain and it makes for varying symptoms, constantly. My husband doesn't lean left. He is 76, and interestingly enough, is outliving many of his friends, and though weak, is still enjoying life with his mind intact . The marijuana probably would help your husbands' pain. My husband has no pain.

Has your husband tried a glass of wine? That helps my husbands' shaking more than anything.

Fenian5 profile image
Fenian5

I, too, seated leaning to the right last Nov. By March I could walk only with a walker and the pain was debilitating. I had been under a Dr.s care since the previous June but they missed the diagnosis of scoliosis brought on by Parkinson's. Long story short; I had an eight hr surgery last month to straighten my spine. I am wearing a brace for three months;, but the good news is my spine is straight, I have little to no pain, and I am two inches taller!!

Marg52 profile image
Marg52 in reply toFenian5

That's some good news, we have been to a orthopedic surgeon but he said to try a pain management dr. He went for epodorle shots last month they didn't do anything for his pain we go again tomorrow guess we will see what the dr says, thank you and I'm glad you are feeling better. God bless

BillDavid profile image
BillDavid

Alex Kertens book Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life. Has a chapter (18), which speaks to your Post.

BillDavid

Fenian5 profile image
Fenian5 in reply toBillDavid

Thanks, BillDavid, just got that book. I'll be sure to read that chapter pronto!

BillDavid profile image
BillDavid in reply toFenian5

There are several youtube videos which address Gyro Kinetics. I find the Breathing Exercises (Internal Massage) especially helpful. To Discuss book, contact me at [cwmhib@gmail.com].

BillDavid

Fenian5 profile image
Fenian5 in reply toBillDavid

I'm in the middle of a book right now; but that one will be next on. my list and I'll let you know what I think of it.

Fenian5 profile image
Fenian5

Marg52: last summer when the pain started in my leg I tried acupuncture, PT, Chiropractic, and finally 3 sets of 3 epidural shots. Nothing relieved the pain, it just kep getting worse. I finally went to my Primary Care Dr. who gave me Norco and a muscle relaxer and a referral to an Osteopath. He is the one who diagnosed scoliosis and referred me to a Spine Specialist. Thank you for your kind words. Good luck!!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

My husband nightmares

Me and husband have been married for 32 years he was diagnosed with Young Parkinson's since he was...

My husband is 3 weeks post DBS surgery!!! And doing GREAT!!! :-)

My hubby got his DBS on Oct. 1. We were very confident in our doctor and we are thankful for all...
lmbanni profile image

This is unfair to my husband....

i feel that it is so unfair to my husband to have to care for me any longer. this has taken not...
czimmerman profile image

Can I get suggestions on how to involve my husband in a support group?

I think this web site is sooo great!! My husband on the other hand not so much. He is a parky and...
lmbanni profile image

Mannitol, A Life Changer for My Husband... Our Story

I have only mentioned Mannitol when replying to a number of members posts, but I thought I should...

Moderation team

See all
CPT_Aleksandra profile image
CPT_AleksandraAdministrator
CPT_Anaya profile image
CPT_AnayaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.