Heat seems to bother me. The sun shining on my back/neck
or a hair dryer creates a feeling of crawling or shrinking on my
neck and head and gives me a slight sensation of nausea and
dizziness. Have you heard of this being a problem with Parkinsons or
others with neurological problems?
My mouth, throat, and lungs feel dry, dehydrated, and have a
burning sensation and when I breathe deep I have a dry cough.
Is this a problem related to Parkinsons or do I have a problem
on top of a problem? I am in the Californian desert for the winter
and the problem seems to be exacerbated.
Nausea and Dizziness
I have not heard reports from people with Parkinson’s that are
specific to the nausea and dizziness symptoms you describe. The
range of symptoms that are associated with Parkinson’s is very
wide indeed. Recent research has focused on digestive issues as a
primary cause of symptoms. You may need to devote some tender
loving care to heal imbalances in your digestive system with close
attention to your food intake.
Sunshine is a key mechanism that helps the body manufacture
Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 provides foundational support for balancing
all other hormones in the body.
I might suggest that with this symptom, your body is giving you a
big clue about the source of hormonal imbalances in your body. You
might put on your detective hat and launch a search for the
underlying cause of the symptom.
Excessive salivation is the more common symptom that is
associated with Parkinsons. By your own description, it sounds
to me like you are seriously dehydrated. It would be worthwhile to
hear an interview I did with Dr. Jaroslav Boublik who specializes
in issues associated with dehydration. He is a researcher, not a
medical doctor, and explains what happens when the body becomes
dehydrated. You can listen to his interview here.
He explains that as we get older, our thirst reflect becomes
compromised, so we simply do not drink when our body needs
water as was the case when we were young.
Of the two nettlesome symptoms you list, I would make the
dry cough the highest priority. By far, the most common cause of
death for persons with Parkinson’s is pneumonia, so addressing
any issues with the pulmonary function will avert more serious
problems down the line.
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
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