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“It’s like I’ve got my husband back.”
Before the Diagnosis
John, a 76-year-old retired husband and father, had always been full of life. But following gallbladder surgery three years ago, something changed. He began to shut down emotionally. His wife described it as “severe anxiety and depression, panic attacks… John was completely shut down.”
Despite her concerns, their GP dismissed the symptoms as age-related depression following surgery. John was started on antidepressants, but they didn’t help—“in fact, they were making things worse,” Mrs Warren shared. Feeling helpless, she began researching alternative explanations for what she instinctively knew was something deeper.
A Turning Point
With nowhere left to turn, their daughter searched online and found Dr Singhai at the Memory and Brain Health Clinic. “She called and said she had found a specialist that might be able to help.”
After just two appointments, John received a life-changing diagnosis: Parkinson’s disease.
What had previously been labelled as mental health deterioration turned out to be symptoms of a neurological condition. The facial stillness (hypomimia), slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and persistent low mood were not just psychological—they were the result of dopamine deficiency in the brain, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.
A Comprehensive Treatment Plan
Once the correct diagnosis was made, Dr Singhai initiated a carefully balanced treatment regimen:
– Sinemet to treat his movement symptoms
– Escitalopram and Mirtazapine to manage anxiety and depression
– Rivastigmine and Memantine to support cognitive function
– Gradual up-titration of medications based on his tolerance and response
Crucially, the focus wasn’t just on medication. John was encouraged to re-engage socially, participate in stimulating activities, and begin rebuilding his daily confidence.
A Remarkable Transformation
“With the amazing advice and professionalism of Dr Singhai, I can honestly say he is his old self.” — wife.
John’s wife speaks with deep emotion about the difference:
“We were scared. I didn’t know what was happening, and no one was listening. But now, after being under Dr Singhai’s care, we can’t put into words how much he’s helped John. He’s back to himself—with a healthy mind, energy, and a future again.”
Why This Story Matters
John’s case is a striking reminder that not all mental health symptoms are psychiatric in origin. In neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease, mood, behaviour, and movement are all linked—and highly treatable when recognised.
Dr Singhai’s specialist approach to diagnosing Parkinson’s disease, including its non-motor symptoms, allows patients like John to get the right treatment—and reclaim their lives.
