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If symptoms came on suddenly, it might be due to a UTI. The test is easy, and you should ask for a culture to be done with the test if you have one. That will give them the best information on what to treat it with.0
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Ty, that’s good help0
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Poor balance and falling are big problems for people with Parkinson's disease. They have trouble moving their feet and shuffle when they walk. They "freeze" when they walk. They have tremors. Medication possibly may help with ambulation.
Iris
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Neurologist said it’s his low bp. Well check it! Thanks everyone0
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Read about postural hypotension. There may be some tips to help him.
Iris
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MemphisDee,
If your husband has dementia and recently has had symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease, I would highly suspect 'Lewy Body Dementia.' Lewy symptoms typically show up individually over time, but he has two of them: (1) balance problems (2) low blood pressure - may be autonomic system symptom.
Check out this diagnostic criteria to evaluate if your husband has any other diagnosis criteria
Please note that many Lewy patients have significant problems (up to and including death) with many medications, so it's important to be aware.
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Parkinson's is a long term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system.
It has motor as well as non-motor symptoms. Dementia, one of the non-motor symptoms, can lead ton a diagnosis of AD or LBD.
It is important to get a diagnosis because the drugs are quite different.
If possible try to get an appointment with a neurologist who is a movement disorder specialist.
At least read all you an about Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. There is lot's online.
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