Likely not: Nph is a problem with flow of cerebrospinal fluid, and is associated with cognitive loss, apractic gait, and urinary lack of control. Parkinson's in contrast demonstrates a tremor at rest, increased muscle tone and different short strepped gait. Talk to your doctor, if the meds do not benefit you, as other diagnoses might be present.
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Neurology Evaluation: There are some similarities in some of the symptoms particularly if it is early in the course of the disease. Also it is possible to have both parkinson's and nph. A careful evaluation by a neurologist will help to figure this out. For example, the ct/mri scan is very important to see the size of the ventricles. If they are normal, it is not likely to be nph.
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