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Does Anyone Know Anything About Akathisia?
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Just Looked At Today's Survey- May 2. You Missed One Of The Most Debilitating Symptoms- Fatigue!
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Pain, pain, pain.
Since my joints are not arthritic per say, it is more like a terrible lightning storm of pain. Hips and lower back were/are constantly in a vice.

posted 5 hours ago
Can I Stop Taking My Carbodopa Abruptly?
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Stopping carbodopa abruptly? Not to be mistaken with carbodopa/levodopa.
Purpose of my carbodopa is to help prevent nausea and facilitate the carbodopa/levodopa.
I am consulting with my neurologist. The problem is the pharmacy's is not filling my RX.
Pharmacy waiting for doctors order. I am traveling today. Time is of essence.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

As of yet I have not used them separately.

posted 6 hours ago
Does Anyone Have Nerve Pain In Arms Associated With PD? If So , How Do You Deal With It? Thank You :)
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Parkinson's Disease

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes and I take duloxetine

posted 1 day ago
Anyone See The Documentary “Hack Your Health” The Secrets Of Your Gut. I’m Watching Now On Netflix.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I watched it tonight very informative

posted 2 days ago
How Will I Know When My Husband Needs Long Term Care. I Have Barriers In How Much I Can Help Him By Myself.
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My husband has Parkinsons and his cognizance ability seems to be getting worse much quicker in the past 8 months. Memory and speech as well. We can afford long term placement better than someone to help here 24/7. I need some advice. I don't want to abandon or have him feel abandoned. I am trying to stop expecting too much from him but I'm not helping him with my pain and frustration. My issue is probably pinched nerve but it's going to take time to resolve. It's just him and me.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Good Mourning
I have been a Registered Certified Nursing Assistant for 21 years (which I miss greatly), and this is a tricky situation. My husband is a very active 79-year-old and my caregiver. That… read more

posted 2 days ago
Can Parkinsons Symptoms Come And Go Quickly During The Day. At Moments Totally Bedridden And Within 10 Minutes Walking With No Assistance
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I can tell how good or bad my day will be when I first get out of bed, good or bad.

posted 2 days ago
Has Anyone’s Dr Suggested A MRI When Having Problems Walking? He Said I Shouldn’t Have So Many Problems Walking At This Stage Of Parkinsons.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, because I developed bilateral neuropathy, that came on very quickly.

posted 2 days ago
What Do You Do When Carbidopa/levadopa Starts Wearing Off Early?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member do you take anything else as well?

posted 2 days ago
Is Anyone Using Cannabis Products For Symptoms Of Parkinson's? I Have Been Experimenting With Products To Help With Dyskinesia.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have started keeping track on a calendar . I write down when I take my carbodopa/levodopa and then when and how much I take cannabis products. I also write down what exercise i have done that day… read more

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