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BALANCE Problems - Common problems are Ataxia or loss of balance and coordination. Improving Your Balance - Using equilibrium exercises to help maintain balance. Really only recommended for someone that still has adequate (though failing) balance.
With Exercise, Older Adults Can Improve Balance, Reduce Risk of Falls - How use of exercise can help improve balance ... though only recommended for someone that's starting to have problems with balance.
BLADDER Difficulties - Common problems are either urinary incontinence or retention. Incontinence briefs and self catheterization are usually recommended.
InterStim(r) Therapy for Urinary Control
Urinary Incontinence - Urology Channel
BLOOD PRESSURE Problems - Most common problem is Orthostatic Hypotension or drop of blood pressure upon standing. Various prescription drugs are available to raise blood pressure.
Non-Prescription Remedies for Low Blood Pressure:
High Sodium Diet
Rehydration Fluids - Ceralyte-70
Salt Tablets -
Thermotabs
Support Stockings - Jobst
Prescription Drugs for Low Blood Pressure:
Experimental Drugs:
L-Dops
Florinef (Fludrocortisone):
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
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Idiopathic Orthostatic Hypotension - July 2000 article by Dr. Dianna Quan, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Neurally Mediated Hypotension - INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS
DEPRESSION - This is common for both patients and caregivers.
ERECTILE Dysfunction (Impotence) - A very common symptom in men.
Impotence Resources - Compiled by NOVA
EXERCISES & Physiotherapy
Exercises for the Parkinsons Patient
SLEEP Disorders - Common problems are Snoring, Sleep Apnea and REM Behavioural Disorder. A sleep study is usually recommended. Sleep apnea is very serious and can be managed with CPAP or tracheostomy.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale - Test how sleepy you are.
Sleep Apnea Forums (Web Based) - An excellent resource to better understand sleep apnea issues.
Sleep Apnea Prediction Tool - See for yourself if you might have sleep apnea.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea - A general description of obstructive sleep apnea.
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Sleep Disorders:
SPEECH and SWALLOWING Problems - Slurred speech and choking are very common and can be managed.
Feeding Tubes:
Feeding Tube Information
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Oral Exercises:
Exercises for Clearer Speech - By Rose Chable, Speech Language Therapist
Lee Silverman Voice Therapy - By Rose Chable, Speech Language Therapist
Oral Exercises - By Rose Chable, Speech Language Therapist
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SWALLOWING PROBLEMS - How to Help
STOMACH and DIGESTIVE problems - Common problems are Gastric Fullness and Acid Reflux
Parkinson's disease and Acid reflux
TREMOR and other Parkinson-like symptoms - Parkinson's drugs can help some MSA patients with these symptoms.
VISION Problems
Common problems include blurred vision, double vision, nystagmus, and 'cog-wheeling'.
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