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Suffering From Parkinson. Taking Sinemon, Difficulty In Walking. Side Effect Of Medicine?
HI.. thank you.. my father is 78 and recently diagnosed with parkinsons.. and is treated with sinemon.. not sure on the spelling..sorry.. its been only a few weeks and he seems better mentally but now cannot walk or stand ..
i am so worried.. is this a side effect or do u think he is just weak from being in the hospital for 3 weeks..
i am so worried.. is this a side effect or do u think he is just weak from being in the hospital for 3 weeks..
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
THIS TYPE OF WALKING IS CALLED PARKINSON'S GAIT.IT OCCURS IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE.DO GO FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.IT CAN IMPROVE HER CONDITION BETTER.
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