Joan Martin wrote:
>
> Milo: Your symptoms sound very much likeShy Drager Syndrome a PD
> look-alike. Do you have bladder problems or just the balance problem? Let
> us know if you'd like more details re SDS. Jack was diagnosed in Jan '95
> Jack and Joan Martin, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
> >
> Your wrote:
> >
> >I am also a retired professor. I am 71 yrs old and was diagnosed with
> >"atypical parkinsonism" 3 yrs ago although I have had my problem for
> >about 7 yrs. I have no tremor, I do not respond to Sinemet and my first,
> >and still my major symptom is a gait and balance problem which is
> >progressing. I am taking no meds.
> >
> >My main purpose in writing to you is to see if your husband's symtoms are
> >similar to mine. I have found noone so far on the net who has symptoms
> >like mine. My neurologist could not be more specific than atypical
> >parkinsonism but i think it is stiatonigral degeneration.
> >
> >---Milo
> >
> >Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D.
> >Box 417
> >Angwin, CA 94508
> >
> >voice 707 965 2508
> >fax 707 965 3148
> >e-mail [log in to unmask]
> >
> >Joan,
There are about 12 PD look-a-likes, however only 4 of them have the
properties: no tremor, no response to Sinemet and gait and balance
difficulties.
1. Shy-Drager Syndrome SDS
2. Stiatonigral Degeneration SND
3. Olivopontocerebellar Degeneraton OPCA
4. Secondary symptomatic parkinsonism, e.g. multi-infarct or
Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus
SDS starts with effects of the autonomic nervous system, e.g.
bladder difficulties, impotance, etc. followed by PD symptoms including
gait problems. My first symptoms were gait and balance problems. I don't
think that fits me but I think 2,3 or 4 might.
I am going back to the Parkinson's Institute in June to see if now they
can make a more specific diagnosis.
---Milo
Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D.
Box 417
Angwin, CA 94508
voice 707 965 2508
fax 707 965 3148
e-mail [log in to unmask]
