Dad has PD, extreme dyskinesia, addicted to levo?Hi all, My dad has had a lifetime of substance abuse, mostly pharmaceutical abuse paired with alcohol abuse. About 7 years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinsonism. He has no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCognitive IssuesFriends & Family
Dementia and ParkinsonsHi everyone. We have a feeling my father is having issues balancing dementia medicine (Rivastigmine patch) and Parkinson's medicine (rytary). Does anyone else have issues with this? We think the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMotor SymptomsCognitive IssuesSide Effects
Anti depressants Hello . My dad is taking the following medicine. Would these anti depressant/anxiety meds interact at all with his PD meds? Thanks carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 3x 50/200 3x lexpro 40 pm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCognitive Issues
HELP PLEASE Sorry it is a long one… please read as I really need some advice! My father in law was diagnosed with PD 6 years ago and very quickly (within weeks)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCognitive IssuesDepression
Panic AttacksHello. My father (72) was diagnosed with Parkinson's a little over a year ago. It began as tremors but has progressed into the non-motor symptoms side very quickly. Over the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCognitive IssuesDepressionMental Health
VisionMy husband has mild Parkinson’s with mild cognitive impairment. His overall vision seems ok, but he often doesn’t see objects that are visible and in front of him, on a...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNon-Motor SymptomsCognitive Issues
First Parkinson's and now Lewy Body Dementia My mother was diagnosed 3.5 years ago with Parkinson's, which has been managed pretty well. Balance is really the main issue. However, 2.5 months ago she had a massive change...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCognitive IssuesSymptoms
Parking sons with DementiaDoes any one have this combination as is my wife's case....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCognitive Issues