Difference between revisions of "Parkinson Disease"
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Jim had [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinsonism Parkinsonism] and [http://www.psp.org/about/index.html?PHPSESSID=76481520141d439c8529222b733a03c5 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy]. Among his symptoms: | Jim had [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinsonism Parkinsonism] and [http://www.psp.org/about/index.html?PHPSESSID=76481520141d439c8529222b733a03c5 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy]. Among his symptoms: | ||
* rigidity (especially in his later days, he would frequently ''freeze'' in a position) | * rigidity (especially in his later days, he would frequently ''freeze'' in a position) | ||
Latest revision as of 19:54, 25 December 2009
Jim had Parkinsonism and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Among his symptoms:
- rigidity (especially in his later days, he would frequently freeze in a position)
- loss of balance (he was a severe fall risk from about 2005)
- Weakness of eye movements, especially in the downward direction.
- slurred speech
- spontaneous arm levitations (started in 2009)
- paranoia (controlled through medication)
- depression
