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Can Parkinson's Disease Make Driving Unsafe?
Question: I have a friend who has parkinsons. He, from time to time, also has dsykensia. He volunteers as a driver for a not for profit where he makes pick ups and deliveries. His parkinsons is very advanced. He has trouble walking, however, he has no problem riding a bike or running! Is it safe for him to be driving?
Brief Answer:
It is not safe for your friend to drive.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your friend's clinical details. Based on this, he has advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). He has motor fluctuations in the form of dyskinesias. These dyskinesias can come on all of a sudden, and they are not under voluntary control. Moreover, he is also at a risk of developing freezing, where his movements can suddenly stop. These motor fluctuations increase his chances of accident while driving, and hence, he should preferably avoid driving.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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It is not safe for your friend to drive.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your friend's clinical details. Based on this, he has advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). He has motor fluctuations in the form of dyskinesias. These dyskinesias can come on all of a sudden, and they are not under voluntary control. Moreover, he is also at a risk of developing freezing, where his movements can suddenly stop. These motor fluctuations increase his chances of accident while driving, and hence, he should preferably avoid driving.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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