ProfGumbySan's Journal

ProfGumbySan: Sex: M; Data Quality: 2 stars; Parkinson's: 11 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 1 Type: Parkinson's disease On; Mouth/throat: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: mild

ProfGumbySan: Male, 71 years; Glen Ridge, NJ

Primary Condition: Parkinson's and 7 more ▼

Type: Parkinson's disease

First symptom: Jan 2002
Diagnosis: Aug 2006

ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's

2 stars
ProfGumbySan lost a star Jul 02, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Hospitalization for Generalized weakness (asthenia) and Dizziness
- Discharged: Dec 30, 2011
ProfGumbySan added a hospitalization for Generalized weakness (asthenia) and Dizziness Apr 11, 2012

Largely self-induced, way overstressed, working 'til exhaustion and drinking little (dehydration).
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Hospitalization for Stroke
- Discharged: Jan 4, 2012
ProfGumbySan added a hospitalization for Stroke Apr 11, 2012

This is the mild stroke.
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stroke
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
ProfGumbySan updated the condition Stroke Apr 11, 2012

This was a [very] mild stroke, so mild the consulting Neurologist did not prescribe clot busting drugs (my symptoms had already resolved).
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
QOL
- Good Social
- Best Mental
- Good Physical
ProfGumbySan completed the QOL survey for Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Mood Map
- Function
- Distress
- External Stress
- Depression
- Emotional
- Compulsion
- Anxiety
- Mania
ProfGumbySan completed the Mood Map survey for Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stopped: Lithotripsy
- Stopped: Aug 16, 2011
ProfGumbySan stopped taking the treatment Lithotripsy Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's

258 lb BMI: 40.4
ProfGumbySan updated his weight for Apr 3, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
PDRS: 20
- On Treatment
- mild Mouth/throat
- mild Arms
- mild Chest
- mild Legs
ProfGumbySan completed the PDRS survey for Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Glucosamine Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Joint pain: Major
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

$25-49 monthly

ProfGumbySan added a treatment evaluation for Glucosamine from Jan 1, 2011 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stopped: Glucosamine
- Stopped: Jan 1, 2011
- Reason: Other
ProfGumbySan stopped taking the treatment Glucosamine Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Azilect Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's Disease: ?Can't tell
- Side Effects: Severe
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Advice & Tips

Monitor Azilect very carefully for side effects which develop over time (several months).

Cost

$25-49 monthly

ProfGumbySan added a treatment evaluation for Azilect from Jan 21, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stopped: Azilect
- Stopped: Jan 21, 2012
- Reason: Side effects too severe
ProfGumbySan stopped taking the treatment Azilect Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Cymbalta Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Bipolar II Disorder: Major
- Side Effects: Severe
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

< $25 monthly

ProfGumbySan added a treatment evaluation for Cymbalta from Dec 21, 2011 Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stopped: Cymbalta
- Stopped: Dec 21, 2011
- Reason: Side effects too severe
ProfGumbySan stopped taking the treatment Cymbalta Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Stopped: Levofloxacin
- Stopped: Aug 20, 2009
- Reason: Course of treatment ended
ProfGumbySan stopped taking the treatment Levofloxacin Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Urinary Incontinence
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
ProfGumbySan updated the condition Urinary Incontinence Apr 11, 2012
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Lithotripsy
- - Stopped: Aug 16, 2011
  - Reason:
  - Started: Aug 16, 2011
  - Last Dosage: one time
- Purpose: Kidney stone
ProfGumbySan updated the treatment Lithotripsy Apr 11, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Aug 16, 2011
  - Dosage: one time
  - Purpose: Kidney stone
  - Aug 16, 2011
- Stopped
  - Date: Aug 16, 2011
  - Aug 16, 2011
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Lithotripsy
- - Stopped: Aug 16, 2011
  - Reason:
  - Started: Aug 16, 2011
  - Last Dosage: one time
- Purpose: Kidney stone
ProfGumbySan updated the treatment Lithotripsy Apr 11, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Aug 16, 2011
  - Dosage: one time
  - Purpose: Kidney stone
  - Aug 16, 2011
- Stopped
  - Date: Aug 16, 2011
  - Aug 16, 2011
ProfGumbySan

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Symptom Update
- moderate Balance problems
- severe Constipation
- none Grandiose thinking
- mild Depressed mood
- moderate Irritability
- moderate Tremor in hands
- mild Reduced arm swing
- mild Blurry vision
- severe Fatigue
- none Anxious mood
- mild Excess saliva
- moderate Muscle pain
- none Vestibular balance problems
- moderate Loss of manual dexterity
- moderate Micrographia (small handwriting)
- moderate Sleep problems
- mild Joint pain
- mild Pain
- none Sexual dysfunction
- mild Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- none Excitability
- mild Memory problems
- none Flight of ideas
- moderate Insomnia
- mild Slowness
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ProfGumbySan updated his symptoms for Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012
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