Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
Dear ALL,
For the past two month my mom is going down hill. She has lost so much what we had gained for the past year: her mobility. She can move but so slowly now. She can't go out by herself, I accompany her in that. I'm afraid she can fall if I'm not around. But I have a full time job and only can do it on the weekend.
We have been in so many doctor visits, but feel like we are alone. Her neuro prescribed her antidepressant, she is reluctant to take it. I don't blame her (she has enough meds to take) and I don't want to force, it's her choice. She is trying really hard to be physically active. We are doing yoga every night now and I can see it's helping her.
She says she is not depressed, she just have very hard time at the moment. We are doing everything to be more positive and active.
I just believe that this is temporary and I can help her to get better.
Is anybody of you used or using antidepressants?
What kind of advantage it gives to PD patients?
How long should it be taken? Can you stop it w/o having problem?
Thanks, Maya
For the past two month my mom is going down hill. She has lost so much what we had gained for the past year: her mobility. She can move but so slowly now. She can't go out by herself, I accompany her in that. I'm afraid she can fall if I'm not around. But I have a full time job and only can do it on the weekend.
We have been in so many doctor visits, but feel like we are alone. Her neuro prescribed her antidepressant, she is reluctant to take it. I don't blame her (she has enough meds to take) and I don't want to force, it's her choice. She is trying really hard to be physically active. We are doing yoga every night now and I can see it's helping her.
She says she is not depressed, she just have very hard time at the moment. We are doing everything to be more positive and active.
I just believe that this is temporary and I can help her to get better.
Is anybody of you used or using antidepressants?
What kind of advantage it gives to PD patients?
How long should it be taken? Can you stop it w/o having problem?
Thanks, Maya
I know exercise, eating right, keeping busy have helped him for so many years, but he just needed something more finally. It's tough to add another med, but it did seem to help my Father.
It's been about 6 months now and his mood, appetite and energy level have increased. He is totally against medications, so this was not easy, but I think I would have lost him without it this year.
This is just our experience with this and everyone is so different. Hopefully you have a doctor you trust to help guide you through this. Exercise is still the best way to pick up my Dad's spirits, but finding the energy, strength and willpower to get up and go is tough some days I know. Even for me! I wish you both well!
My mom has been on Celexa for at least 2 years. She is much better on it, and she also was totally against any new meds, especially anti-dep's. She gets Celexa just once a day, not sure of the dosage.
It's a difficult choice, I'm so sorry for you and your mom, I've been there. My mom is now in a nh, and she is happy, and I know the Celexa has to be helping her attitude.
Good luck, keep us posted, Melody