Physical Medicine Doctor

[cjsg]

My husband has seen a Physical Medicine doctor several times. She has been more concerned about his mobility then his movement disorder doctor. She also is concerned about his hands closing in to fists, She told him it was not safe for him to use a rollator, or a U Strep for 2 reasons. If a person uses both they might get confused since the brake system on them are opposent, also that with his hands closing up he doesn't have the strength to use them. She suggested wearing hand splints at night and wrote a script of them, she also wrote a script for a TENS machine and PT.

His movement disorder doctor didn't even have my husband walk at our last appointment. We are going to stop seeing him and just go to the Physical Medicine doctor. The MDD only want to prescribe meds, ..

[gwendolinej]

I’d say you need to see a new neurologist who specialises in Parkinson’s. You’ve probably seen on this site many comments on good and “awful” neurologists. My husband’s GP and our local pharmacist are very helpful as well. Our neurologist is excellent. We were very lucky to find him. I throw all sorts of stuff at him and he listens. He’s happy for us to try vitamins and supplements as well. As he says, they are generally not researched, as there is no money in them. You can’t patent a vitamin. I also ask him about various drugs people are on or research that I’ve read about. Poor man😏.

Shop around, maybe join a Parkinsons support group.. anything in your area that gives you info on good doctors.. I usually call it “the womens network”, but with Healthunlocked it’s men networking as well. So good.

[Lionore]

I’ve had great results with two physical medicine physicians. I have PD, but saw them for left knee pain caused by Lyme disease long ago. PT, especially if you can find LSVT BIG program in your area is the way to go if doctor recommends and spouse must keep doing the exercises afterwards. Ask about yoga hands to train fingers not to close into fists. I would find a neurologist who is a MDS ASAP.

[QueenMalena]

My husband has had Parkinson's Disease for 9 years. His neurologist specializes in Parkinson's Disease. He is a super great younger man who always listens to our concerns, revising his medication when necessary and has such a positive attitude. We are lucky to have found him. He does have lots of patients, but will get you in if you are having problems.

[20fatcats]

I agree. Last appointment we had he didnt examine him at all.