I have PSP THE doc has diagnosed.I have PSP for the last 8 months.My eye closes and I have a feeling that Ihve fallen sleep

[kpsmail]

I have cough and spondylisys Are cough and spondylisis because of PSP. Can ahyone though light on these issues

[jillannf6]

JHI

where r u based?

i was diagnosed in dec 2010 and am sitll here

-balance probelms

swallowign adn speech probems (cough!)

Eyes closing and not blinking and downward gaze a little afftected

co ord v poor and dropping and breakign los

i ahv e had lower back probelms for manyh years and my neck si v sore too spondylitis_

plz join THE PSP assoc in Uk they r great and have loads of infor and aSPECIALST NURSE to help;

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lol Jill

[kpsmail]

I am in coimbatore, TamilNadu, India

y eyes closes all the time and I feel as if Iam going to sleep But i do not I fal, my feeling, is because my eyes all the time closes.

My question is are spondylysis and closing of eyes are due to PSP.You had spondylisis before PSP

[PSPA_KatH]

Hi there

It could be that you are experiencing a cough due to irritation occurring in your throat due to saliva accumulating and weakening of the swallowing reflex. If this is the case it is adviseable to see a speech and language therapist for advise on safe swallowing techniques. It would also be wise to get your GP to listen to your chest to make sure you dont have a chest infection. Coughing and choking particularly when eating can be an irritating result of PSP.

Spondylitis itself is not always a result of PSP but neck and shoulder pain can become a problem with PSP, causing refered pain and stiffness in the upper arms and back of head. If this is the case please mention it to your GP who may prescribe analgesics for the pain and possibly muscle relaxants to relieve any tightness that may be causing the problem.

Heat pads and gentle massage may also help relieve some of the symptoms too.

[kpsmail]

I do not have any swallowing problem so far.I am going every day to physiotherapist I am giving every day message and heat pad

thans for your answer

[dllera]

Hello - the closing of the eyes is due to PSP. It is the weakening of the eye muscles - in fact, my father had to have his bottom lids lazered because they rolled into his eye.

[kpsmail]

Thank you Dillera

[Vitruvian]

Blepharospasm or closing of the eyelids is common in Parkinson's disease. Sometimes it is possible to have Botulinum toxin injections. I don't know if this is possible with PSP, It might be worth asking your specialist doctor or nurse.