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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...

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uncontrollable shaking

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my dad is on simimet and concan and takes them about 4 times a day when the shaking starts getting worse. last nite, his arms and hands started shaking so badly he could't use them, also he started itching all over in a severe manner. anyone else have episodes like this?
i'm having a terrible time watching him lose his abilities, he a sprite 82 year old and has had pd for about 6 years. he also has sleep problems of which i know that is part of pd.
thanks!
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My husband is 67 yrs old with PD (12 yrs now) and when his meds wear off, especially at night, his left side shakes and he can't walk. He doesn't have the itching that your Dad has but he gets very anxious.

I suggest you talk to your Dad's doctor. My husband takes Stalevo which is basically a combination of sinemet and comptan and he found that the Stalevo seemed to make it harder for him to sleep so he stopped taking it before bedtime. In your father's case, it could be the comptan.
Just something for you to look into as doctors really don't know how people are going to react to the medications so sometimes changes are in order.

Hope that helps some!
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thanks betsym, i'll let him no about the compcan at night, maybe will help with the insomnia. sometimes i just don't know what direction to go! i pray for your dad also.
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Your welcome, there's no easy answer. Your description of your father is very similar to my husband as he also walks like he is drunk, hard to understand him when he talks, can't sleep at night, etc. Will keep your Dad in my prayers.

Betsy
Dirky
Dirky
Hi bijous, I can relate to your fathers situation. I suffer from PD, but I'm a lot younger. I was diagnosed 15yrs ago aged 33. It is usually when I'm at rest or relaxing when my full body tremours set in like arms,legs and jaw. As I said I'm sat down and relaxed but have learned to take in my stride the best I can whatever this horrible disease decides to throw at me. I know exactly what you mean when you say you are having a terrible time seeing your father suffer it effects all the family. I don't have any problems sleeping at all or with Itching. I take Madopar,Sinemet CR and Half Sinemet and Clozapine. I have heard of Contam but not been prescribed any so far. Please take care and good luck. dirk
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thank you dirk for your kind reply. i am so sorry that you got hit with this so early in your life. not fair at all. when it hit my dad, i was in shock when i started seeing the difference in him, i hate it. it's making me a wreck and has me on edge all of the time. i'd gladly take his place so he can live a few years with happiness and good health. bless you and stay strong willed!
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