Hallucinations with Parkinson's

Hallucinations often aren't associated with Parkinson's. But for Derek, this symptom has been something he's had to get used to.

[annamariacantalupo]

My husband thought I was another person... he would say that I was stealing his wife's food so therefore, I had to eat in another room when he was finished. He would punch me and said he would call the police because I was not his wife.. I have not been able to sleep an entire night for 2 years because he would scream and holler. Sad to say, this February, I had no other solution but to put him into a nursing home. Our daughter lives far from us and I had no one to give me a hand... I could not find anyone to care for him here at home... where he is now, he is taken care of h24. I physically could no longer take care of him becausr he could not walk anymore. I tore the retina of my eye twice and had to have laser surgery to repair it because I forced myself trying to lift him myself. I have only one eye(the left one is an artificial eye.)and must be very careful. I had difficulty giving my husband a shower in the morning. It was taking a toll on me too and it became physically and mentally impossible. I visit him multiple times a week and he finally has gotten used to being there. I thank God these places exist because otherwise, I don't know how I could have done it.

[dyotiniroy]

I pray scientists find better solutions for parkinsonism.Its really a pain both for the patient and care giver. They r perfectly fine except for frequent hallucinations.

[Ma-tujd]

hello have you heard of the staircase illusion, John Pepper and neuroplasticity for Parkinson's disease?

[thomasbeckett]

Sounds like over medication, this is a common problem leading to other problems.

[watchensee]

Poor man. I can't help but wonder if some hallucinations could possibly be, ghosts/spirits?