Re: Todays visit

[Norma Dikeman <nordike@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Maybe I'm not ready for bad news today. I think I will hold out for some 
positive
response to the meds for a few weeks before facing what might be the truth.

Camilla Flintermann wrote:

> >Gordie did say he felt some better when put on sinemet but it is not
> >obvious to me.
> >I see him regressing actually. What does PD plus actually mean as far as
> >any relief
> >to the symptoms? I wonder if this was what the neuro was referring to?
>
> Quite possibly---there are several PD+ syndromes, and they tend not to
> respond to meds, and to progress more quickly than PD.  If you like I can
> send you posts about PD+ so you will be more informed when you see the MDS.
> If true, it is not good news, unfortunately.   There are a number of CGs on
> CARE dealing with this, so why not post your questions there?  Also check
> the CARE website, listed in my signature.
>
> >As long as he can still get around we will be okay. I dread when I can't
> >do enough
> >for him. I sure hope that time is a long time off.
> >
> >Norma
>
> Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
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