Re: ADD symptoms like PD?

[Hilary Blue <azure2@xxxxxxxxx>]

That is fascinating. About a year ago, my son's therapist indicated that he
thougoht there might be a connection between my son's possible (never
diagnosed) ADD and my PD. And I know of at least one person who is being
treated with Ritalin for pd.

hilary blue (50/33/24)


Bent Willow wrote:
>
> Drew wrote:
> -----.  My neurologist said he thinks I have
> >PD but wants to rule out the fact that some symptoms that can cross over
> from ADD-like
> >tremors-[not cogwheel (sic)], forgetfulness  of words, weakness of one
> side, lack of
> >movement of same side, mask like feeling on face although not showing very
> much etc.
> >
> >He said that he feels I probably have PD, but at my age-30- he wants to
> rule out ADD
> >and to a much much lesser extent MS
>
> Have you had ADD as a child and adult?  This is a syndrome that doesn't
> occur suddenly - one is born with it.  As an advocate for children with
> disabilities I have seen my share of ADD and ADHD.  Symptoms are first seen
> in the hospital new born nursery before the kid ever gets home.   Many of
> the kids I follow are highly athletic, but are diagnosed with bipolar
> disorder when they reach adulthood with alarming frequency.  Many of them
> also have gross and fine motor deficits.
>
> My husband also has your problems, but they are a result of Sinemet.  Are
> you on that med?
> ----
> God bless
> Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/40)