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You wrote: > >I am writing on behalf of a nursing student who cares for a PD patient >at home. The lady is 86 years old and was diagnosed with PD 3 years >ago. She has a shuffling gait, masked facies, difficulties with >balance, and depression. No meds for PD have been prescribed. >According to the student, after seeing multiple doctors in this area, >she received ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) three times a week for 5 >weeks this summer, later reduced to once a week. Just recently she >was placed on thiothexene, an antipsychotic that is sometimes used for >depression but has the side effect of inducing extrapyramidal >symptoms. I have grave doubts about the entire treatment regimen and >would welcome any comments or suggestions. Remember, I have not seen >the lady. Thanks. > I would be highly suspect of this treatment! This woman needs to see a competent neurologist and *fast*! Best, Bob -- ******************************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Phone: 510-849-2555 Neurological Surgery FAX: 510-849-2557 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA E-Mail: [log in to unmask] World Wide Web: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> CompuServe: 72303,3442 America Online: BobFink "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************************