are there other diseases,that have the same symptoms as parkinson's desease?
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Hi Baldy,\n\nThere are a few different diseases that are referred to as "Parkinsonisms."  Another term that you may hear that means essentially the same thing is "Parkinson's Plus."  \n\nI recently blogged about this at http://myparkinsonsinfo.com/index.php?p=182\nThere are some good links there, too.    \n\nThe world of neurology is arguably the most complex area of medicine.  There are actually quite a few diseases that share symptoms with Parkinson's.  Sometimes it takes the very bright and diligent neurologists some time to diagnose people.  Email me if you want to follow-up.  Thanks!
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No, coughing is not a sympton of Huntingtons.  Clinical features include involuntary movements, dementia, and behavioral changes.  The closest thing would be dysarthria (difficulty articulating when speaking) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).\n\n-----from emedicine.com\nChorea (derived from the Greek word meaning to dance) is the most common movement disorder seen in HD.\nInitially, mild chorea may pass for fidgetiness. Severe chorea may appear as uncontrollable flailing of the extremities (ie, ballism), which interferes with function.\nAs the disease progresses, chorea coexists with and gradually is replaced by dystonia and parkinsonian features, such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability, which are usually more disabling than the choreic syndrome per se.\nIn advanced disease, patients develop an akinetic-rigid syndrome, with minimal or no chorea. Other late features are spasticity, clonus, and extensor plantar responses.\nDysarthria and dysphagia are common. Abnormal eye movements may be seen early in the disease. Other movement disorders, such as tics and myoclonus, may be seen in patients with HD.
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(m)\n\nParkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia), and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement (akinesia). The primary symptoms are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the brain. Parkinson's disease was first formally recognised and its symptoms documented in 1817 in An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by the British physician Dr James Parkinson; the associated biochemical changes in the brain of patients were identified in the 1960s.\n\nParkinson disease affects movement (motor symptoms). Typical other symptoms include disorders of mood, behavior, thinking, and sensation (non-motor symptoms). Individual patients' symptoms may be quite dissimilar; progression is also distinctly individual. There are four major dopamine pathways in the brain; the nigrostriatal pathway, referred to above, mediates movement and is the most conspicuously affected in early Parkinson's disease. The other pathways are the mesocortical, the mesolimbic, and the tuberoinfundibular. These pathways are associated with, respectively: volition and emotional responsiveness; desire, initiative, and reward; and sensory processes and maternal behavior. Reduction in dopamine along the non-striatal pathways is the likely explanation for much of the neuropsychiatric pathology associated with Parkinson's disease.
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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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It definitely sounds neurological. Bells Palsy is a possibility like someone else mentioned but there are other neurological conditions( like MS ) that could cause this. Chances are it will go away on its own but it would be nice to know in case it is a recurring condition. I would ask your doctor if you should be worried and also make notes on any other symptoms( even mild ones) that make help with a diagnosis.
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Don't be afraid to see a doctor. There could be a number of explanations, some more serious than others, but it definately warrants investigation. The last thing you want is leaving something too late for effective treatment.\n\nThere is such a thing as early onset Parkinson's, but 18 would still be incredibly early. Painful tremor or spasms can be a side effect of withdrawal from benzodiazapines, could be an indicator of MS or Motor Neurone Disease or the result of spinal injury (possibly even whiplash). It might even be a form of Tourettes.
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they sound like they are non related symptoms, you should see a doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen, good luck
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/Diseases/rosaidorfmandisease.htm
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Studies have shown that the placebo effect works really well for parkinsons disease. Parkinsons disease is the brain not producing enough dopeimean. When given a placebo, sufferers, not only get better, but their brain accually re-wires itself to produce dopeimean. Its not only in the mind, a physical change actually occurs.
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Well I think it definitly could be Essential Tremors, it runs in a family and it is movement disorder. Essential tremor is caused by abnormalities in areas of the brain that control movement and does not occur as the result of disease.  Tremor is involuntary trembling in part of the body. Essential tremor is associated with purposeful movement (e.g., holding a glass to drink, shaving, writing, buttoning a shirt). It occurs most often in the hands and head and also may affect the arms, voice box (larynx), trunk, and legs. \nDifference between Parkinson's and Essential Tremors is that in Parkinson's tremors appear during the rest and disapear when person move, with Essential Tremors it's affected always, sometimes even more when person is trying to do some exact thing. \nIt can appear at any age. For some people, essential tremor may be distressing but not debilitating. Others may find that their tremors make it difficult to work, perform everyday tasks that require fine-motor skills or do the things they enjoy.\nSymptoms may remain mild or increase in severity over time. Stress, fatigue, anxiety, and hot or cold weather can worsen the disorder. Severe tremor may cause difficulty performing activities of daily living, such as: \n\nBrushing hair and teeth \nHolding a glass without spilling \nPerforming self-care (e.g., getting dressed, shaving, putting on makeup) \nUsing eating utensils \nWriting and drawing \n\nTo put diagnoses it is required to:\nDiagnosis of essential tremor is based on the observation of symptoms, a thorough medical history, physical examination, and neurological examination. Performance tests, such as asking the patient to write, draw, hold an object, or drink from a glass, help the physician evaluate the tremor. \n\nI hope this answers your question! If you need somebody to talk to please feel free to write me an email: lina_girl06@yahoo.com\nAll the best!
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There are several disorders that come to mind with your symptoms.  The very best advice is to see your doc, have several tests, UA, Blood ect.  to rule out organic disease.  If your doc feels this is a simple problem, he can prescribe several useful meds.  Most impt. get it checked out.  Good Luck
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Occasionally antidepressants such as SSRIs eg Paroxetine, Fluoxetine etc can cause an acute reaction of Parkinsonism, much like Parkinson's Disease, which causes slowness and stiffness of movement and sometimes tremour. It is usually reversible with discontinuation of the drug.
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Parkinson's and torrets
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Well, there are 6 different types of Parkinson's disease.  Times of stress, illness, and fatigue can worsen symptoms.  I would suggest that he/she speak to their physician regarding what type they have and what all medications are available.  I know that there are many different types, but some can cause pretty bad side effects, so they can be used as a last resort.   Best bet it to check with his doc, if he doesn't get the info he wants, its always a good idea to get a 2nd opinion.  Good LucK!!
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I know what you are going through....I am 51 and was diagnosed with PD two years ago.  The doctors (I've seen 3) don't tell you much (at least what to expect).  I believe that is because everyone has different symtoms and different degrees of systoms.  What I did was to go to the book store and get a book about Parkinson's Disease.  It was very informative.  Told me what I might be looking at "down the road".  Medication can help, although it takes some work to find what will work for you.  (I am in that process right now). It is a guessing game for you and the doctors....try until you find something that works for you.  Mine is getting progressively worse.  Started with my right hand shaking, then it progressed to the entire arm and now my right leg also shakes.  Stress makes it worse.  I have been in retail for the last 28 years and it is looking like I will probably have to stop working in the not too distant future.....can't keep up the pace.  Good luck to you and get as informed as you can.  There is an on line group that you can go to that will answer any questions that you may have now or in the future......check on line......
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Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia), and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement (akinesia). The primary symptoms are due to excessive muscle contraction. This is normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is normally produced in the dopaminergic neurons in the brain. Parkinson's Disease was first formally recognised and its symptoms documented in 1817 in An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by the British physician Dr James Parkinson; the associated biochemical changes in the brain of patients were identified in the 1960s.\n\nParkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. Parkinson's disease is one of the conditions known as a movement disorder. \n\nCertain cells in the brain make a chemical substance called dopamine (DOE-puh-mean). Dopamine carries messages that tell the body how and when to move. Parkinson's disease occurs when these brain cells die or are damaged. There is no longer enough dopamine to carry these messages, and movement becomes more difficult. Parkinson's disease is both a chronic and progressive disease. Chronic means that it lasts for a long time. Progressive means the symptoms get worse over time. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease and the speed at which the disease progresses differ for each person. \n\nCheck the 2 links to learn more!
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If you mean Sinemet, that's a pill for parkinson's disease.  It has levodopa that helps with the tremors.