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Virginia,

Welcome to the list. Is (was before his fall) taking medications for his
Parkinson's and if so whaT?

Charlie

Virginia Jahraus wrote:

> My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's.  Right now he is
> have a bad time with his blood pressure.  It is extremely low and makes him
> light headed.  When he stands it goes even lower (60/40).  He has fallen and
> broken his hip becasue of this problem.  They have him on some medicine to
> help him retain fluid hoping that it will help keep his blood pressure up.  It
> doesn't seem to be working.  Does anyone else have this problem or do you have
> any suggestions that I can pass on to my mother-in-law.  Thanks for your help.
>
> Gini

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Charles T. Meyer,  M.D.
Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin
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