What are the preliminary signs of Parkinson's Disease, early onset (41 y.o.), physiological and test signs?
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The cardinal symptoms of Parkinsons disease:\n\nTremor for 70% of patients\nRigidity - stiffness in muscles\nAkinesia/bradykinesia - slow movement and lack of spontaneous movement\nPostural instability - walking problems\n\nThe mmenomic TRAP is often used to remember these symptoms.
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There could be multiple reasons for this. Rheumatoid arthritis but this usually presents itself severely, osteoarthritis which is wearing on the joints, overuse of the joint or for knees and back being overweight. Are you taking any herbal supplements that you have forgotten to mention? The side effects can be stiff joints. Osteoporosis is not noted for causing pain, it is kind of a silent ailment and the first sign is a stress fracture. These are NOT symptoms of Parkinson's disease. As a final thought if you are depressed, have a lot of stress in your life you could be developing this as a coping mechanism.
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Good question there. \nWhile it may apparently seem as static, one must remember that technically (& therefore, contrarily) the disease progressively worsens due to complications and/or other disorders associated with it.\nL-dopa is no longer effective in combating the symptoms. Over the years, the drug gets ineffective as the dosage is altered between times of exaggerated involuntary movement and of immobility.\n\nHere are a couple of links for better understanding, though not comprehensive:\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/encephalitis_lethargica/encephalitis_lethargica.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalitis_lethargica
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Parkinson's disease is a disorder of certain nerve cells in a part of the brain (substantia nigra) that produces dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical messenger, or neurotransmitter, that the brain uses to help direct and control movement. In Parkinson's disease, these dopamine-producing nerve cells break down, dopamine levels drop, and brain signals directing movement become abnormal.\n\nThere is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. Several different types of medication may be used to relieve symptoms. Brain surgery or deep brain stimulation also may be used to control symptoms in some people.\n\nFor more information visit:
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PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:\n__ recurrent flu-like illness\n__ recurrent sore throats, red and injected\n__ painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck\n__ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them\n__ night sweats and fever\n__ severe nasal and other allergies\n__ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)\n__ weight change - usually gain\n__ heart palpitations\n__ mitral valve prolapse\n__ severe PMS\n__ yeast infections\n__ rashes and itching\n__ uncomfortable or frequent urination\n__ interstitial bladder cystitis\n__ chest pains (non-cardiac)\n__ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw)\n__ hair loss\n__ carpal tunnel syndrome\n__ cold hands and feet\n__ dry eyes and mouth\n__ severe and debilitating fatigue\n__ widespread pain\n__ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, lupus, ms, etc.)\n__ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins & needles\n__ painful swelling in the hands, legs, feet, neck\n__ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder)\n__ “growing pains” start in childhood and teens, continue into adulthood\n__ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion \n\n\n\nCOGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS:\n__ attention deficit disorder\n__ spatial disorientation\n__ calculation difficulties\n__ memory disturbance\n__ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words) \n\nPSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:\n__ depression\n__ anxiety and panic attacks\n__ personality changes, usually for the worse\n__ emotional lability (mood swings) \n\nOTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS:\n__ sleep disturbances\n__ headaches\n__ changes in visual acuity\n__ numb or tingling feelings\n__ burning sensations\n__ light headedness\n__ feeling 'spaced out'\n__ desequilibrium\n__ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams\n__ tinnitus (ringing in the ears)\n__ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak\n__ severe muscle weakness\n__ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury\n__ intolerance to bright lights\n__ intolerance to alcohol\n__ intolerance to sound\n__ extreme sensitivity to medications and their side-effects\n__ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing\n__ insomnia\n__ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep\n__ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints\n__ restless leg syndrome\n__ muscle spasms\n__ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise\n__ sleep paralysis (related to stage 4 sleep deprivation)
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It is difficult to tell with out a proper sugar level test that is performed by a doctor.\n\nHere are some signs to look for:\nFeeling hot and perspiring even when it is cool and you do not have a fever.\nHeadaches that go away when you eat something\nShaking hands (like a light palsy)\nUnable to concentrate\n\nTry eating something with a small to moderate amount of sugar in it that is balanced with a high quantity of Protein.  This will usually balance your system and prevent yo-yo cures of Hypoglycemia.  If you take in only sugar, you will feel better for a short time and then usually relaspe very quickly.\n\nIf you have it, it is a great idea to cut out sodas.  After cutting out sodas from my diet, I became nearly attack free only having slight attacks maybe a couple of times a year.  I have since added sodas back into my diet, but on a very limited amount.\n\nThe symptoms you experience will be caused by too much insulin in your system and no sugar to process for energy.  The insulin can actually start attacking tissue in attempts to release energy so it is important that you get this under control if you are found to have it.
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Hi, Doctor here from Rawalpindi\n\nWhat you are looking for is Lewy Body Dementia\nIt is a brain related disorder with features of memory loss, hallucinations or Parkinson like state. Treatable with course of medication dependent on age,heatlh and personal care.\n\nYou have asked about private clinic/hospital for its treatment. As an answer i say\n\n1-- Treatment duration is not fixed and stay at hospital is costly so if there are no financial constraints then move to points below.\n2-- Psychiatric illness experts availble in Rawalpindi will be most helpful as diseases is related to their field.\n3-- Doctors like DR. Fareed Minhas runs his own private clinic on Peshawar road. He is the Head of department of Pyschiatry in Rawalpindi General Hospital and Rawalpindi Medical college. You can get your mother admitted at his private Hospital. The name of the hospital i can't recall but i am 100% its on Peshwar road,rawalpindi.You can get the name of his hospital from Rawalpindi general hospital or Hire some to get the things fixed for you.\n\n2-- Other Doctors are Dr. AAsma Humayun also working under Dr. Fareed Minhas, she runs her own private clinic.Whether she admits any patients to her clinic or not , i am not aware of that.\n\n3-- Valley clinic on peshawar road alos caters for patients like these ,visited by famous doctors as well.\n\n4-- Get her admitted at Shafi Clinic located near Sadiqabad rawalpindi. Run by Dr. Shoaib Shafi . He is head of department of Medicine ,District head quarters hospital, Rawalpindi. He will be helpful with over 20 years of experience in his hand.\n\nWell these are the top places with good doctors for this disorder in rawalpindi. Hope thats helps
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Remember him as the guy that makes fun of people with Parkinson's Disease. Have a mental picture of him imitating them shaking, it'll be a hoot!
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If this is suspected, I would take them to the doctor at once!  Any balance abnormalities or lack of normal coordination could be a sign of a serious neurological problem.
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The most frequent symptoms of brain tumors include:\n\nHeadaches that tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day, \nSeizures (convulsions), \nNausea or vomiting, \nWeakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs, \nStumbling or lack of coordination in walking (ataxic gait), \nAbnormal eye movements or changes in vision, \nDrowsiness, \nChanges in personality or memory, and \nChanges in speech. \n\n\nHope this helps
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Definitely see your family physican.  It could be many things, palsy, Parkinson's, Chorea, stroke, injured muscle, etc.  Your doctor can run the necessary tests to diagnosis the condition.
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This is likely an effect of a condition known as "diabetic neuropathy". This is a side-effect of diabetes that affects the body's nervous system. \n\nDo not ignore the signs that you are having now. Go to your doctor IMMEDIATELY in order to avoid further complications and to receive adequate treatment of the condition. \n\nGood luck and best wishes....
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Consult a neurologist , it might be arthritis.
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To be diagnosed with pmdd you must have at least 5 of the following symptoms:\n\n1. feelings of sadness or hopelessness, possible suicide thoughts.\n2. feelings of tension and anxiety\n3. panic attacks\n4. mood swings marked by periods of teariness\n5. persistent irritability or anger that affects other people\n6. disinterest in daily activities and relationships\n7. trouble concentrating\n8. fatigue or low energy\n9. food cravings or binge eating\n10. sleep disturbances\n11. feeling out of control\n12. physical symptoms: bloating, breast tenderness, headaches and joint or muscle pain\n\nMost symptoms occur during the last week of most menstrual cycles and improve within a few days after the period starts.  Symptoms of pmdd are similar to pms but more severe and debilitating.\n\nI hope this helps.  If you need more information go to your search bar and type in "symptoms of pmdd" and research the listed sites.  Good Luck!
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1. Autonomic hyperactivity (increased pulse, sweating, BP or temperature)\n\n2. Increased hand tremor\n\n3. Insomnia\n\n4. Nausea and vomiting\n\n5. Transient visual, tactile, or auditory hallucinations or illusions\n\n6. Psychomotor agitation\n\n7. Anxiety\n\n8. Grand mal seizures
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Your experience is actually normal and expected with Parkinson's disease patients.  As the disease progresses, the medications become less effective.  However, your doctor can change your medications, and you might have some improvement again.  Exercise, diet, sleep, mental and social stimulation could also help.    \n\nI suggest that you see a neurologist that specializes in movement disorders.  They are experts in Parkinson's and Alzheimers -- both movement disorders.  Futhermore, people are often diagnosed with Parkinson's, when it is actually a closer cousing to Parkinson, often called Parkinsonisims.  \n\nIf this is elementary, please excuse me.  I just believe in the specialized skills and focuse practice of movement disorders specialists.  They are often very succesful at addressing many of the things that you describe.  Depressed, lethargic, losing cognitive ability, and losing executive function are quite common.  Getting some of this back is also a possibility.  I wish you very well.  It is quite the battle.  \n\nMatt\nhttp://www.myparkinsonsinfo.com
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Demand a second opinion. Positive note I had similar symptoms for years rarely a day off. I had a brain scan, a EEG and other tests turns out I have hemiplegic migraines - very scary. I have an aura with mine - a bad taste often triggered by what I eat or smell. Gloss paint sends me off my legs for up to 2 weeks. I was investigated for having a stroke! Go back an see your Dr if symptoms don't improve and demand further tests! Have allergy/ sensitivity tests done, mine showed my triggers as being corn, melon, larger etc. I changed my diet and took FEVER FEW natural health supps and have made a fantastic recovery, with the occasional relapse. I f your symptoms are new to you and you have had no further investigations than a DR appointment, go back and demand more. Take a friend or relative with you if your reluctant to push the issue. You only have one life - enjoy it. Luv J xx