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Old 04-23-2008, 07:50 PM
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Default How is her sleep pattern?
Extended sleep problems can make one loopy and are common in PD. Could easily be mistaken for dementia.

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Originally Posted by Stan Jones View Post
I am the care giver for my wife who has Parkinson's. I need help & support in dealing w/her new irrational behavior & forgetfulness. She is a sharp intelligent person who has lost her edge.

Would like to hear how others deal w/this type of change in behavior

Mahalo

Stan from Honolulu
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000.
Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well.
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