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I think you need to make a plan for the next phase of his life because even if he recovers somewhat it sounds like the days where he can walk are numbered. Caregiving becomes harder but is still doable when a wheelchair becomes necessary, once they lose the ability to stand and pivot it becomes exponentially harder.
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Your Dad may be having mini-strokes that no one is aware of. Time to have him re-evaluated by his doctor. He needs labs. Could be a number of problems. Yes, his doctor can order in home physicsl therapy. I see no need for ER its not an emergency. Just get an appt with his doctor.
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Have you called his PCP to report new weakness?
Perhaps his PCP could do a new assessment or refer home care services to him and they can provide professional input to PCP , perhaps could assess if he needs additional at home PT also or other levels of care needs.
Second best option is an urgent appointment with his doctor. He or she should get a referral to a neurologist, an orthopedic doctor, and physical therapy. From these specialists, you can get a good work-up to discern what is going on.
Walking one day, unable to move next day.
He has Parkinson’s disease for over 10 years, although diagnosed in 2015, his GP mentioned it in 2012.
He went to hospital end of June and had every test done, no stroke, hearth problems, dementia, nothing!
As healthy as somebody 30 years old.
And not due to Parkinson’s as every specialist agreed with that. And he had entire team of specialists taking care of him.
And nothing conclusive after 3 weeks of tests, MRIs, Catscans, ultrasounds.
Right now doing physiotherapy helped, he regained strength.
Strangely enough his friend had something similar some months ago and nothing was found and he has no neurological conditions.
Not to scare you but some things will remain a mystery.
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