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On Sun 01 Dec, Madge Hislop wrote: > May I introduce my husband, a PWP, and myself, his caregiver. Lane > Lane was diagnosed in 1992. The neurologist said he thought we were > "about mid-way into this disease" at that time. In September our > neurologist said Lane had reached the maximum good with his Parkinson's > medications--a blow to us, indeed. He freezes when trying to get his feet > moving and lurches dangerously. He falls occasionally, but he is always > close to falling when walking. > Perhaps some of you can give us some information. Lane suffers from > dry mouth. Consequently his teeth are needing a great deal of dental care. > We know there is an artificial saliva substance, but we can't remember its > name or how we might acquire it. Your information would be helpful. Thanks. > And thanks for the caring and giving of information in this group. > We are most appreciative. > > Madge Hislop caregiver for Lane 63/4 > > > Hello Madge, and Welcome to the group. We all know that the rate of decline with PD varies tremendously from person to person. Your husband's case appears to be one of the more rapidly moving ones. I am curious to know what your neurologist considers to be 'the limit' of the anti-Parkinson drugs. Could you send me a summary of Lane's tablets for a typical day? Regards, -- Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]>