Subject: rate of progression of physical symptoms
> hi,
>
> i'm looking for information about the rate of progression about physical
> symptoms of parkinsons. my grandmother has had parkinsons for quite a
> while, and was doing quite well until a recent case of pneumonia, after
> which she lost a lot of mobility--walking became impossible without a
> walker, always stands on her toes and is real hard for her to push her
heels
> to the floor. before that she was slow when walking around the house, but
i
> hadn't noticed much that was awkward about her gait.
>
> what is the usual case (if there is such a thing) with physical symptom
> progression? do they progress slowly/rapidly?
Progression may vary depending upon the individual.
if progression has been slow, does progression accelerate in bursts at
times, or does the rate stay
> mostly steady?
> also, does anyone have any experience with extended hospital stays and
their
> effects on mobility? for instance, if you are in a hospital bed for 3-4
> weeks, would the lack of activity increase muscle rigidity or atrophy?
It is not uncomon that the rate of progression may occur in small
bursts. Usually, one will have better days and bad days. As the days pass
by one notices worsening progression of the symptoms compared to 3 or 6
months before. Also, it is likely that inactivity may also favor
deterioration of mobility. Any serious illness or old age can also see rapid
progresion of the symptoms. If something like this happens, one can
sometimes regain the ability to move by slow and steady exercise without any
break. This happened to me recently. In Sep, due to too much travelling nd
loss of sleep, I was not able to do my regular exercise for about 10 days.
This was a big mistake. When I returned home, my attempt at jogging and
other exercises were not successful. My right leg canno stand any amount of
walking. It took m e almost three weeks to slowly educate mhy body and brng
it back to my original level of exercise and activity. Only today, I did my
full quotta of exercises that I use to do back in Sep.
>
> thanks a lot for any information,
> archie
I hope I have answered some of your questions.
Good luck with your mother!
Raj
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