Some of you guys are idiots. If patience dies how does that affect you or is her life more precious than the innocent youth corper that were slain.

she was not elected into office but is behaving and enjoying more than those with mandate. They owe the public an explanation. Dont forget she was appointed as a commissioner at her home state. so she is a public officer.

wow,alot of adults are really ignorant to the disease called pakinson. Google out its causes and symptoms before u rants here.
and who says its exclusive to only athletes (or boxers)?
Just pray for her recovery and keep ur ears glued to the ground cos Reuben Abati and co wld never admit the true state/condition of our first lady...

the govt doesnt give a damn about the people, security, look at the flooding affecting communities and the govt says they've done enough and u want same people to feel remorse about the first lady illness. is the first lady life more precious than the ordinary nigeria. wish her a quick recovery and hope she isnt suffering from the said illness.

damage to the brain nervous system may cause errors in spoken and written english.
I know a lecture who recovered from stroke and lost her ability to speak correct english or understand how tenses relate to themseleves
her english is 90 percent corrfct so u would just laugh at the blunder without knowing its an illness.

Lets just pray for the first lady!

i pray God heals her.

God please heal Dame Patience Jonathan from whatever that plagues her, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Ameeeeeennnn

mark dacas: Lets just pray for the first lady!

I do not pray MISFIRE PRAYERS
Tell me what I am praying for
Oya, is it appendix, tummy tuck or parkinson?
My knees are bended.

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Abagworo: If she's sick and so what? This sahara reporters is wicked and making mockery of a sick person. I say to the owner or editor of sahara reporters "may what you make ridicule of others befall you a dozen folds". They made mockery of Yar'Aduas sickness and death and now they are doing same to our 1st lady. Wicked and unpatriotic people looking for cheap popularity.

ur really dim sha...do u think sahara reporters is NTA that sugar coats a story cos the FG pays their bills?
You were among the millions of Nigerians who was pissed cos no one cld categorically say what/where/how late yar'adua was...

some people sha cant handle news...is Parkinson disease a curse to have? cos Mohammed Ali and millions round the world have it.

ujchief: bla bla bla bla. . .

brickhead,is it my fault u are so dumb

ujchief: ...

all for u dundy

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.

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Back to TopAlternative Names
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsy
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Causes »
Parkinson's disease most often develops after age 50. It is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly. Sometimes Parkinson's disease occurs in younger adults. It affects both men and women.
In some cases, Parkinson's disease runs in families. When a young person is affected, it is usually because of a form of the disease that runs in families.
Nerve cells use a brain chemical called dopamine to help control muscle movement. Parkinson's disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine are slowly destroyed. Without dopamine, the nerve cells in that part of the brain cannot properly send messages. This leads to the loss of muscle function. The damage gets worse with time. Exactly why these brain cells waste away is unknown.
Parkinson's is rare in children. It may occur because the nerves are not as sensitive to dopamine.
The term "parkinsonism" refers to any condition that involves the types of movement changes seen in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism may be caused by other disorders (called secondary parkinsonism) or certain medications.
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Symptoms »
Symptoms may be mild at first. For instance, you may have a mild tremor or a slight feeling that one leg or foot is stiff and dragging. Symptoms may affect one or both sides of the body, and can include:
Symptoms include:
Slow blinking
Constipation
Difficulty swallowing
Drooling
Problems with balance and walking
No expression in the face (like you are wearing a mask)
Muscle aches and pains
Movement problems, which include:
Difficulty starting movement, such as starting to walk or getting out of a chair
Difficulty continuing to move
Slowed movements
Loss of small or fine hand movements; writing may become small and difficult to read; eating becomes difficults
Rigid or stiff muscles, often beginning in the legs
Shaking, called tremors
Usually occurs in the limbs at rest, or when the arm or leg is held out
Goes away when you move
Eventually may be seen in the head, lips, tongue, and feet
May be worse when tired, excited, or stressed
Finger-thumb rubbing (pill-rolling tremor) may be present
Slowed, quieter speech and monotone voice
Stooped position
Low blood pressure when getting up, sweating, drooling, lack of body temperature control. These problems are due to something called autonomic dysfunction.
Other symptoms may include:
Anxiety, stress, and tension
Confusion
Dementia
Depression
Fainting
Hallucinations
Memory loss
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Exams and Tests »
Your health care provider may be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease based on your symptoms and a physical examination. However, the symptoms can be difficult to assess, particularly in the elderly. They become more clear as the illness gets worse.
A doctor's examination may show:
Difficulty starting or finishing voluntary movements
Jerky, stiff movements
Muscle atrophy
Shaking (tremors)
Changes in your heart rate
Reflexes should be normal.
Tests may be needed to rule out other disorders that cause similar symptoms.
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Treatment »
There is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.
Medications control symptoms, mostly by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain. At certain points during the day, the helpful effects of the medication often wears off, and symptoms can return. If this happens to you, your health care provider may need to change the:
Type of medication
Dose
Amount of time between doses
How the medicine is taken
Work closely with your doctors and therapists to find a treatment program that works best for you. Never change or stop taking any medications without talking with your doctor.
Many medications can cause severe side effects, including hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and delirium. Monitoring and follow-up by the health care provider is important.
Eventually, symptoms such as stooped posture, frozen movements, and speech difficulties may not respond very well to drug treatment.
Medications used to treat movement-related symptoms of Parkinson's disease include:
Levodopa (L-dopa), Sinemet, levodopa and carbidopa (Atamet)
Pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Selegiline (Eldepryl, Deprenyl), rasagiline (Azilect)
Amantadine or anticholinergic medications to reduce early or mild tremors
Entacapone
Other medications may include:
Memantine, rivastigmine, galantamine for cognitive difficulties
Antidepressants for mood disorders
Gabapentin, duloxetine for pain
Fludrocortisone, midodrine, botox, sidenafil for autonomic dysfunction
Armodafinil, clonazepam, zolpidem for sleep disorders
Lifestyle changes may be helpful for Parkinson's disease:
Good general nutrition and health. Changes in what you eat or drink are needed if there are swallowing problems
Exercising, but adjusting the activity level to meet changing energy levels
Regular rest periods and avoiding stress
Physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy
Railings or banisters placed in commonly used areas of the house. Other changes may be needed around the home to prevent falls and make the bathroom safe.
Assistive devices, such as special eating utensils, wheelchairs, bed lifts, shower chairs, walkers, and wall bars
Social workers or other counseling services to help you cope with the disorder and get assistance (such as Meals-on-Wheels)
Surgery may be an option for some patients with Parkinson's disease. These surgeries do not cure Parkinson's, but may help ease symptoms.
Deep brain stimulation involves placing electrical stimulators in specific areas of the brain that control movement.
Another type of surgery destroys brain issues that cause Parkinson's symptoms.
Stem cell transplant and other clinical trials are currently ongoing in the USA. For information, see: www.pdtrials.org

Initially I never cared what happened to her but this is too much.
I truly wish her a quick recovery.
It can happen to anybody.

We told JONA during subsidy,that obasanjo aΩ̴̩̩̩̥d̶̲̥̅̊ stella enter only obasanjo came out,MUSA aΩ̴̩̩̩̥d̶̲̥̅̊ TURA went in oly TURA came out now its JONA aΩ̴̩̩̩̥d̶̲̥̅̊ patience figure the arithmetic Ϋя self,lol

wishing her quick recovery

Sahara Reporters are liars. Bloody liars. Why do people pay attention to this junk?

mark dacas: Lets just pray for the first lady!

pls o how are we supposed to say the prayer...what should we ask God to heal, food poisoning or tummy tuck complications or resting complications or parkinson's i sincerely wana pray but i am confused

Prophet TB Joshua said he is seeing a nigerian flag rising to certain level and stopped i hope it is not this woman oo let god help her.

chioma134: Sahara reporters=rumour mongers. They should leave the president and his family alone. Patience is entitled to her privacy and the state of her health is not our business. She was not elected into office, so is not obliged to disclose her health status to anyone.

U talk like a nincompup!

Anyways @OP, if the news is true it will teach us that God is the supreme being, you might have all the money in the world but there are things money cannot buy!
She should go to God in prayers and have faith!

Dame, Tamuno bra sua e pri wa! #speaking okrika

This is bad news,we need our First Lady in one piece. May God continue to her and protect her in Jesus name,Amen.
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Can't we send NL delegate to Mr. Parkinson's house to appeal with him so he can free our First Lady,Billyonaire will lead the delegation.
Anyone interested should come forward,Demdem will take the names of all the people that will accompany Billyonaire to Mr. Parkinson's house.

@ Pataki.U are big Goat.How can you be so wicked to wish other People Ill-Luck?What has she done to you that warrant such curses?You can easily end your misery by huging a Transformer.walahi

floriana: Its getting interesting.
1. Rest
2. Food poisoning
3. Ruptured appendicitis
4. Tummy tuck
5. Full body work
6. Fibroids removal
7. And now Parkinson disease
8.
We hope this ends well. All these were also discovered by the same saharareporters.

am scared of nos "9" and "10"

Abagworo: If she's sick and so what? This sahara reporters is wicked and making mockery of a sick person. I say to the owner or editor of sahara reporters "may what you make ridicule of others befall you a dozen folds". They made mockery of Yar'Aduas sickness and death and now they are doing same to our 1st lady. Wicked and unpatriotic people looking for cheap popularity.

Uncle Frust! ♈☺uЯ frustration should be channeled Ť☺ Aso rock

@ujchief,
dont even pick a fight with me becos i will come at u from all directions

#just fininshed a bowl of garri and yellow soup!
#clears throat, stretches arms,

ANY WEAPON FORMED AGAINST OUR FIRST LADY,
Die,die,die,die,die,die,die,die,die,die
Die by fire, die by fire, die by fire, die by fire!

#stamps feet on the ground!

@utichief
stwpid arsewipe,
just type google olodo

chucky234: This is bad news,we need our First Lady in one piece. May God continue to her and protect her in Jesus name,Amen.
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Can't we send NL delegate to Mr. Parkinson's house to appeal with him so he can free our First Lady,Billyonaire will lead the delegation.
Anyone interested should come forward,Demdem will take the names of all the people that will accompany Billyonaire to Mr. Parkinson's house.

ΆŋԂ when coming back mr Parkison will give Ɣ☺Ʊ guys take away Ť☺ ♈☺uЯ various homes Seun will lead τhe way followed ᵝȳ Mckatunji

Though am an ardent critic of GEJ but as human i feel for him and his family.Whatever the form of ailment is,i pray God takes control over it.

na wa oo which kind wahala bi this? na wa oo which kind wahala bi this? wetin una say make we come do now?

Abati told us she went to relax. So she is relaxing in Parkingson villa