Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I was wondering if anyone has found that in the later stages of LBD - does the carbilevedopa help the patient or did anyone find That it actually makes them worse? Thanks, Judy R. Strauss LMSW PhD Lead Faculty University of Phoenix Jersey City Campus 100 Town Square Place |Jersey City, NJ 07310 Cell- Email- Jrstr@... > , choking does happen to many people at the later stages of the disease unfortunately. Does it happen only when being fed? Many times, choking can happen at the very late stages as the muscles in the tongue and throat are not working properly due to the Parkinsonism. Saliva can pool somewhat in the throat while sleeping as the person doesn't swallow as often during sleep. However, I believe you are speaking about it happening during a meal. My suggestion is to feed as slowly as possible and wait till each small spoonful is swallowed before putting more into the mouth. Have the spoon touch the tonque and wait till the person closes their mouth to take it and swallow each time, instead of just pushing the food in. I hope this helps, Norma > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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