
What Causes Changes In Walking Style With Memory Loss While Having Parkinson's Disease?

He was recently taken off of amlodipine
Leaning forward and shuffling could be early signs of Parkinson's disease!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your dad is going through. These symptoms are suggestive of a possible early signs of Parkinson's disease. Memory is not often affected with Parkinson's and as such am nor surprised he seems to have a good memory. In addition, he would have difficulties waking up from sitting position. The services of a neurologist would be very helpful in this regard!
While heart problems are major causes of shortness of breath, lung diseases are also. With the heart having been excluded as the possible cause, it will b wise to follow up with lung studies to investigate what the cause is. Probably, X-Rays, CT scans and lung capacity studies will shed more light on this. Besides, was your ad ever a smoker or worked in shipyards/construction companies?
Lastly, has his blood count been evaluated? And when was his last colonoscopy done?
I hope to hear back from you and promise to carry on with the discussions.


One thing I failed to mention is that he has complained of significant pain in his legs and weakness in his legs. He has used a topical of some sort that helps somewhat with the pain. Would pain in his legs be consistent with Parkinson's?
Leg pain is not consistent with parkinsonism!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Leg pain alone is not consistent with parkinsonism. However, that in no way makes this probable diagnosis less likely. His age alone is a possible reason for muscle aches. However, Zetia is known to cause muscle ache and pains.
I hope to hear back from you and do wish you well.


Thank you again. Correction on the smoking cessation: he quit smoking when he was 39 not 49.
His last colonoscopy was maybe over 10 years ago. Do you think he should have another colonoscopy?
He has blood work every 6months and the doctor tells him what is good and what to watch for.
We will pursue the neurologist and keep the appointment with the pulmonologist.
Since leg pain is one of his main concerns, I wanted to let you know he has been on statins for quite some time. Then the doctor changed him to Zetia.
He needs another colonoscopy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Colonoscopy are recommended every 10years after age 50. He needs one himself if the last dates 10years ago or more.
2. Probably this muscle pain is related to the cholesterol medications. That's probably why the others were changed.
3. Good idea to follow through and allow a comprehensive neurological evaluation by a neurologist.
I wish you well and do keep me updated.

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