Worried about mom

[Deniseb57]

My mom just got diagnosed with pd She was okay a couple months ago. Then she started to fall and then could not walk. The Dr put her on pd meds and now she is losing interest in everything. Hardly talks, confused and is very sleepy. Is this normal for pd?

[aspergerian13]

Sleepy and tired is very common in PD, and some meds may increase tiredness. You might share what meds, doses, and schedule.

[ion_ion in reply to aspergerian13]

Mine started about 3 years ago but dxed for an year. Except some tremor in RH I do not have any other major symptom. But this lady was ok few month ago and now is not in very good shape. Not sure if is PD.

[ion_ion]

I never heard PD to have such a fast progression. Maybe is something else. What type of doctor did you see? What about seeing another one, eventually a motion disorder specialist. Did she have an MRI? Was ok?

[laglag]

Definitely call the doctor and tell he/she what is happening. PD shouldn't progress that fast.

[arwenmark]

Has she seen a Movement Disorder Specialist? The progression speed you describe is very fast for regular PD, sounds like It could be one of the Parkingsonisms.

[Dap1948]

This may be less physical and more mental. Never underestimate the effect of the diagnosis shock and the effect of depression on the desire to move. Also, falling can take your confidence away.

[JohnPepper]

How old is your Mom? No two Pd patients are alike so don't look for a standard way of dealing with Pd. Read my profile and see what I have done to deal with my Pd.