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Avatar f tn My mother aged 60 yrs suffering from dizziness while sitting or standing and imbalance during walking from last two months. She also sometimes has slurred speech and lack of coordination and nausea/vomiting . Her BP, hemoglobin and sugar is normal. Initially treated by a ENT specialist for 15 days and a audiogram test was also done. Test was normal with minor hearing loss in left ear. Even after 15 days of medication no improvement took place. Then she was referred to neurologist.
Avatar n tn No problem! Your post caught my eye because I began experiencing many of the same symptoms you did, but it began with the tremor, spurring me to think that I might have Parkinson's, too, about a year ago. Fortunately, my neurologist was able to assure me that wasn't likely the case. Muscle fasciculations can be the result of endocrine dysfunction, and they are not unheard of with hyperthyroidism.
Avatar n tn Days and days of migraines, some with some without eye pain. Speech problems intermittent, memory problems, falling problems, body pain constant.Family history of Parkinson's. Current neurologist says Dystonia of the Face, Myoclonis of the legs.She says the lesions are not MS, and says I don't have Parkinson's. I want answers. MRI of neck shows at the C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 levels there are posterior disc protrusions and posterior osteophyte formations.
Avatar m tn These symptoms are the hallmark of Parkinson's disease. To differentiate between stroke symptoms and Parkinson's, with a stroke the slured speech would remain all day and not end. Slured speech that comes and goes is typical of Parkinson's. On the other hand, insulin utilization problems could cause the same symptoms. A diabetic patient with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) will have their hands shake and the speech slur.
Avatar n tn continued from prior post. And so on. As you can see there are many causes of episodic speech/language problems, but based on a detailed history, combined with the findings on MRI and other imaging, your doctor will be able to exclude or suspect any of these. I can not directly comment on the findings of your dad's MRI without being able to view it (and reviewing MRIs is not part of our role here on this website).
Avatar f tn Hi Cessy and welcome to our little MS community, Diagnosis Parkinson's in a someone in their 30's would generally be classed as early onset Parkinson's and because of the rarity of Parkinson's for that age group, misdiagnoses would definitely be a possibility. I've actually read statistics that put the misdiagnosis rate as high as 1 in 5 in general for Parkinson's.
Avatar n tn This definitely sounds neurological in nature, so I'm happy to hear that you've got an appointment with a neurologist already.
Avatar f tn Can anybody help me I have had slurred speech on and off since last september it's not only my speech that is affected but my ability to walk and I have weakness in my right arm too?
Avatar f tn I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's, radiation myelopathy and most recently primary lateral sclerosis and inherited spastic paraplegia. It seems to me that they just don't know. My symptoms have progressed since about 2014 despite a number of neurologists telling me my symptoms wouldn't worsen.
Avatar n tn I am 79 years old and in good health. However, for about a year I have had problems in balance in spite of daily walks and a long period of physical therapy. Do I have Parkinson's disease, in spite of none of the 'classic' signs, and would one of the dopamine derivatives do me any good? Am I developing a "neural disease?" My parents lived over 100 years and neither died of dimentia or Alzheimer's.
Avatar f tn She has tremors in both hands, the right foot, and the mouth. She also has problems swallowing and gets what she calls the jitters, internally. She has no problem with speech, mobility, however, she is slow in her movements, but not shuffling. great strenght in her arms and legs. At the time of diagnosis, she had been taking Raglan for nausia. I asked if she could be having side effects from this medication. The neurologist said no. She has been taking it for 15 years..
Avatar f tn I am 61,female,and in good general health. It sees that my paternal grandfather had undiagnosed Parkinson's. No one else in my immediate family has this Fahr's. Right now, I have ataxia of speech as well as some balance issues. What will happen next to me?? Is there anything recent to report in Fahr's research?
Avatar m tn Parkinson's disease is not well understood. There appears to be a link to certain solvent exposures, but I have not seen any documentation of connection with head injury. That does not mean that neurological problems cannot develop decades after a head injury - but this is not Parkinson's. The brain is resilient and the mere fact you lost conscious from a head injury (as I have in the distant past) does not mean you will have lifelong problems. I wouldn't worry too much.
585414 tn?1288941302 I have advanced tardive dystonia. If this is the wrong forum it can be moved. But the question is about a specific aspect of it which pertains to swallowing which is dysphagia. The dysphagia impacts on my ability to eat and especially swallow. The dystonia and dysphagia are treated with anti-Parkinson's medications. However, the dysphagia still remains. My neurologist had suggested that I potentially see an ENT doctor to do an exam for the dysphagia.
Avatar m tn He sent me to an ENT who sent me to a Speech Therapist. Needless to say none of this has worked. At present I take Dexilant for the hernia but I have not noticed any change. I continue to choke on my food because of the phlegm and now I have excessive saliva that will run out of my mouth. I constantly keep a kleenex in my hand and at times have stuck it in my mouth to soak up the saliva. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am desperate.
Avatar n tn Although long treatment by lithium can lead to hand tremors but frankly this is a question you should direct to a neurologist only him knows the differential diagnosis between ms and parkinsonism. Hand tremors happen for a variety of reasons. Caffeine or alcohol might cause the shaking, as will alcohol withdrawal. Stress from work might contribute, or it might just be part of the aging process.
Avatar m tn Many people associate essential tremors with Parkinson's disease, but the two conditions differ in key ways: Timing of tremors: Essential tremor of the hands usually occurs when you use your hands. Tremors from Parkinson's disease are most prominent when your hands are at your sides or resting in your lap. Associated conditions: Essential tremor does not cause other health problems, but Parkinson's disease is associated with stooped posture, slow movement, and shuffling gait.
799695 tn?1257579598 , yet I was unable to walk, spasming throat muscles, vision problems, stuttering and slurring my speech, numbness, tingling, heat sensitivity, incontinence, cognitive problems.... and the second Neuro said "come back in a year, we'll do another MRI" while I sat in her office in a wheelchair, when only 3 months previously I had been snowboarding twice a week. My sister has this disease, I know what it is. And now I finally feel some validation for my insistence on good health care.
Avatar f tn Also noticing memory problems. Anybody have any ideas? Sensory preception problems have been mentioned to me. Going to U of M not to much info coming.....
Avatar m tn I went to see a N/S this past week and he said he thinks my problem may be that I have Parkinson's disease. He said my symptoms don't seem to be chiari related. He put me on medicine for Parkinson's. Has anyone else been told they had Parkinson's ? Now I have to go see a neurologist next month.Boy I tell it gets better all the time. I'm getting tired of seeing doctors. This will be number 4.
Avatar m tn Then there is the mechanical part of communicating our language and that is speech. Problems with speech can include just trying to get the words out, pronouncing the words, the tonal quality of our speech, using emphasis and inflection. Problems with speech can be from weakness or spasticity of the muscles of our mouths, throats and vocal cords. Or it can be with the way our brain tries to direct the speech.
1185571 tn?1264823535 About 2 years ago I had the sudden onset of stroke like symptoms. Bright light in eyes, blurred vision, and words I was reading came out totally different than the words in my head. On way to hospital developed facial numbness/tingling. While in ER total confusion, spoke as though mentally retarded and started having "tics". Hands and legs jerking, ended up twisted with head pulling to the side. MRI 9 hours later, no clots. Released from hospital 2 days later.
410281 tn?1254229064 Does anyone really know anything about Parkinson's? The meds they put me on for my sleep disorders are parkinson's drugs. It's made me do a lot of research and, quite frankly, get a little bit scared. Stiff, sore, sleep disorders, twitching, jerking.....Not sure if I'm overreacting (as I usually do), but I'm sure nervous. Just wondered what y'all knew! Thanks!
9771188 tn?1405907831 Has anyone had problems communicating? I have problems with finding the right word to use. Sometimes I use I will get so frustrated. My family and friends say that I repeat myself a lot. I do know this, especially when I am excited, happy or upset. I completely lose my train of thought. I used to be able to speak in public, and train people. This has been difficult for me. Am I alone? I have battled through much worse demons than this, but I don't want to give up now.
Avatar f tn Parkinson's is a possibility, but generally this is genetic--do any of your family members have Parkinson's, or is there a history of Parkinson's in your family? Males are more likely to experience early-onset Parkinson's than females are, which should quell your worries a bit.
Avatar m tn s Palsy. There are many reasons why this can happen. Often the problems develops, lasts a few weeks and goes away. Then comes back. Sometimes the cause remains a mystery. It can be due to viral infection, or a benign neuroma (growth), and develop with Parkinson's disease. It can lead to what is called a "stone face" which is very frightening. On a short-term basis a steroid, such as prednisone is often used to reduce the inflammation.