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Posted 2/13/2012 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 52 and was diagnosed with Parkinson back last May. I'm seeing a Movement disorder neurologist. Some of my symptoms seem strange to me. I wake up during the night sweating like crazy and very stiff. No it's not menopause been there done that. This started 3 weeks ago. Also I have been experiencing visual disturbances Flashes of light shining through the trees early in the morning and in the evening. This has caused mild seizure activity in my arms. This started back about 2 months ago now. The dr ordered a CAT scan but that showed nothing. I take sinemet 25/100 3 4 times a day, 1 amantadine hcl tabs 100 mg 3 times a day, requio xl 2 mg 3 at bedtime, 2 sinemet er 25/100 at bedtime . Anyway I'm going to see the MDS tomorrow just wanted to know if anyone shared these symptoms.
have a Blessed Day
Joy
Posted 2/21/2012 2:32 PM (GMT 0)

Sadiebessie,

I have not experienced those symptoms. It is quite a collection, none of which (from your description) seem Parkinson's-like. Perhaps you have other Parkinson's symptoms, but were most concerned with the symptoms you mentioned.

 

That's definitely an odd lot. I am glad you are seeing - or by now you already saw her/him - a movement disorder specialist (MDS). Has anything changed in the last 3-8 weeks? Meds? Sleeping patterns? Diet? Physical activity? Stressors? Anything you might be exposed to now that you weren't before? You might consider keeping a diary of unusual things - like when you see the flashes of light ... what are you doing at the time, did you just wake up, does it occur only when lighting is poor or bright, ... etc.  Maybe you will see a pattern of some kind.  These are all rhetorical questions - just something to think about and no reply necessary.

 

Best of luck!

lizzy4451

Posted 2/21/2012 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Lizzy, Yes I have all the unusual Parkinson symptoms also. And I took all the info to the dr when I went I had been keeping track of all when where etc. Since I first noticed them. She said the night sweats are because my meds are wearing off to soon, both day and night I was having issues. The flashes of light she said some people with Young onset have visual disturbances. So she has put a long acting sinemet with each of the three short acting sinemet all to increased gradually. Also added Artaine for the tremors and amytryptillin for the visual disturbances. The visual disturbances is only happening when I drive when the sun is at certain angle in the am and evening. Both of which are gradually being increased as needed to help with the problems.
Posted 2/22/2012 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
sadiebessie,
Perhaps the visual disturbances are caused by the lack of eyelid blinking.This is a common problem associated with pd that causes the eyes to dry out.posiblly artifial tears will help.Wish you the best.Ed
Posted 2/22/2012 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I also have dry eyes that has caused lots of eye pain. I do use artificial tears several times a day. Thanks for the help
Joy
Posted 3/7/2012 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
If you also see dark spots when looking at the day sky, go here:



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_vitreous_detachment


Happened to me a year before PD diagnosis.

Post Edited (4321) : 3/7/2012 3:45:14 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/8/2012 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your reply. No my eye issues happen in the am and pm when the sun is flickering through the trees and 'im driving. I have real dark sun glasses that helps a lot
Have a Blessed Day
Joy
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