Parkinsn's Email List Message
Posting to the Parkinsn List is a benefit of Subscription
New member
Hello, I just joined the list a couple of days ago and have found the discussion very useful. A couple of recent messages re: mis-diagnosis prompted me to write. Three weeks ago, my mother was diagnosed with PD and has been taking Sinemet. Her symptoms are: mild tremors in both legs when she sits, a slight imbalance, a weak right hand, and a stuped, shuffling walk - all signs of PD I guess. What concerns me is that the neurologist completely ignored a lump on her spine - located at the nape of her neck - and numbness at the end of her spine. Are these also signs of PD? She seems to have better mobility on the Sinemet, but the tremors have not been controlled. We will bring her for a second opinion, but I need advice on who she should see next... a neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon? Is mis-diagnosis of PD common or am I just wishful thinking? Cathy Phillips c_phillips@xxxxxxxxxxx
Parkinsn's Archive Treasures Doctors, students, patients and caregivers find current Parkinson's information such as the Algorithm, Caregivers Handbook, and talks by respected Movement Disorder Specialists.
Mail converted by MHonArc
2.6.10
Site Hosting donated by He.net
&
Grant from The Parkinson Alliance
