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How Common Is The Issue Of Wildly Swinging Blood Pressures, And Where Does That Fit In On The Progression Of PD?

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Friday Harbor, WA

My wife's BP is all over the place. She has had issues with orthostatic hypotension, and was prescribed some blood pressure medication to raise her blood pressure while in hospital recently (a long story, that), but it still swings wildly. Since coming back from the hospital stay, she has consistent night time incontinence (only occasional accidents before), and swallowing her pills has become more of an ordeal (she did have to be intubated in the hospital, but soon was back to swallowing her… read more

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though apparently having no negative impact on the health of the participants, he published results of the study indicate no improvement in blood pressure for those participants.

September 15
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Thanks for the link! I will check out the L-tyrosine supplement idea more.

September 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Wildly swinging blood pressures, or fluctuations in blood pressure, can be a common issue for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This can lead to dizziness and balance issues, which are significant concerns for those with PD. These symptoms can occur at various stages of the disease and contribute to the risk of falls.

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Wildly swinging blood pressures, or fluctuations in blood pressure, can be a common issue for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This can lead to dizziness and balance issues, which are significant concerns for those with PD. These symptoms can occur at various stages of the disease and contribute to the risk of falls.

Key points:
- Dizziness and Balance Issues: Fluctuations in blood pressure can cause dizziness, leading to balance problems.
- Risk of Falls: These balance issues increase the risk of falling, which is already higher in people with PD compared to older adults without the condition.
- Progression: As PD progresses, the possibility and fear of falling generally increase, although not all individuals will experience falls.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Balance and Parkinson’s: 6 Ways To Prevent Falls" on MyParkinsonsTeam.

September 12

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