Dr. Adams' Alabama Headache Blog

DRG was an almost 80 year old maile with a history of Parkinson's Disease that was officially diagnosed in 2002.

When itially seen by Dr. Adams after church one Sunday, he was walking with a shuffling gait, using two canes, was unable to raise his head and had had headaches almost continuously for almost fifty years despite being seen by medical centers and many physcians.

At that time, Dr. Adams inserted a dry wax splint as a trial device. David was able to walk down the hall unassisted for the first time in several years. His posture was immensely improved.

After inserting and balancing an occlusal relation splint, David's headaches were reduced by 90% and his gait improved. He still had some shuffling, but his head was more erect and he was able to breath better. He continued to have dull aches and minimal tenderness to his jaw muscles.

David had an improved quality of life for several years and finally sucumbed to the Parkinson's Disease in October of 2009.

We both thank you for and appreciate your compassionate and generous care that enabled David to be more comfortable during several of his last years.