Dizziness

[JJG1]

I have four main symptoms of PD:

Tremor

Bradykinesia

Freezing of gait

Dizziness

Of the four, the dizziness is the most troubling and disabling. But I don't hear it talked about very much. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts on how to deal with dizziness? I don't think it is a blood pressure issue. My bp is quite normal, usually around 125/75. I get dizzy every day around mid-morning and it lingers until the early afternoon. I never have it in the evenings or night.

Thoughts?

[kaypeeoh]

Have you had the DAT scan? In the olden days the doc would put you on PD medication. If your symptoms improved, there's your answer.

[JJG1 in reply to kaypeeoh]

I have not. I'm not on any medication. My diagnosis is quite recent.

[kaypeeoh in reply to JJG1]

For a long time I felt I didn't have PD. But the doc's put me on Sinemet, the gold-standard standard treatment for PD. Maybe I had mild symptoms, maybe not. Ultimately I had the DAT scan which says I have PD. But I don't have dizziness or bradykinesia or FOG. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I've had tremor at least 8 years.

[Sheggypetter in reply to JJG1]

Check you blood pressure mine went way low So we adjust my BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS and good to go. PD messes with the nerves so check it's not to low. I run a little higher now and fussiness is gone.

[cgreg]

My dizziness disappeared when I started my C/L meds and would sometimes return when I have inadequate intake of C/L.

[park_bear]

I had Parkinson's related dizziness that did resolve over time.

[bandmember]

Mine has been much better since my neurologist suggested taking blood pressure medication in the evening rather than the morning and consciously increasing my water intake.

[DogsWoode]

I get dizziness in the daily cycle with the sinenet. 4 times a day. So I know I either need to have something to eat or I need my sinemet dose. 10 minutes later feel better again.

[bdphillips]

I’ve had a similar issue. I take C/L 7:45 and around 9:00 will feel faint. It’s not every day, but will always be the same time if it’s going to happen. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Rafafan]

Pressing the accupressure point for dizziness helped my husband. It's under the nose, the dented bit above top lip. If you press there and breathe deeply it restores equilibrium and balance.

[Nuthatcher in reply to Rafafan]

I got to try this!!!

[Astronomer90]

Exercise helps with dizziness. If I don't exercise for a few days, my brain fog and dizziness comes back. Seems odd that exercise solve the dizziness problem, but it works for me. Worth trying. I do running for 3-4 days a week for 6-7 KM.

[Allypally49]

Os the dizzness coming from your eyes or head?

[JJG1 in reply to Allypally49]

Head

[kleighclark]

You might have Orthostatic Hypotension. To find out check your blood pressure sitting. And then check it within 3 minutes while standing. If it drops significantly you probably have OH. From what I hear, it’s very common in PWP. I take fludrocortisone which helps with the dizzy spells.

[healthabc]

MQ Notion Patches- These tiny little medication free patches are worn behind the ears. They help!