Kate, you wrote and Mary Anne responded...............
3) How is it possible for Dad to deteriorate so quickly? In Sept. he
>> was quite independant although my mother did not like to leave him
>> alone for very long because of his falls. Is this typical of PD
especially in
>> the later stages? Could it be because of his age? Could it be caused by
>> his medication?
>
>Such a rapid deterioration is curious. Do not allow doctors to assume
>that his condition is due to PD without further examination. Has your Dad
>had an MRI or a CAT scan?
I agree with Mary Ann re: the MRI. It will rule out things such as tumors
or hydrocephalus, which can mimic PD exactly. As I understand it, the
deterioration can be very rapid in both these cases.
Peace, John
