Date sent: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:52:51 -0500
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From: "Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD" <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: Five Star Living, Inc.
Subject: Re: Danger or false sensation HELP! Is my mouth falling into
mystomach?
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> Barb, would you mind if I e-mailed your post (below) to the
> neurologists who respond to PD-related questions? Possibly one might
> have some suggestion that could help. With love and prayers, Kathrynne
>
> Barbara Blake-Krebs wrote:
> >
> > I think my mouth and throat may fall down into my stomach. I am
> > having
> > pain in my mouth that feels like a chain is pulling my lower gums
> > loose from my jaw and my mouth is getting smaller. My GP says this
> > is a sensation, but it is physically impossible. I have a lot of
> > pain and I am scared because right now I can only feel fiber like
> > pieces of hard plastic "ribbon". Is this perestitia or am I in
> > danger? What should I do? Barbara Blake Krebs [log in to unmask]
> > 913-677-4419
>
Sounds like some kind of dyskinesia to me. I would see the
neurologist and also check the mdosages of the medications.
Best,
Bob
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