Linda- If your mother indeed has NPH she has one of the few reversible causes of dementia. In a medical work-up physicians look for NPH because it is something that they can do something about. Congratulations are in order. The prognosis is much more favorable than most of the alternatives. Charlie lLnda Manaugh wrote: > > Has anyone had any experience with the diagnosis of Normal Pressure > Hydrocephalus? I don't believe it has anything to do directly with PD but it > does involve problems with gait. My mother, 74 yr old PD, has now been > diagnosed the NPH. Probably cause of increasing freezing, incontinence, and > dementia. We see a neurosurgeon next week. If you have any info or > experience, would appreciate sharing prior to doctor visit. Thanks. > > Linda > [log in to unmask] -- CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. Middleton, WI [log in to unmask]