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Flu-like Symptoms In The Morning?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

Every morning when I wake up I have stomach cramps and ache just like I had the flu. By midday it starts going away. Does anyone else have problems with this?

December 5, 2023 (edited)
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

David, I had nausea every morning until my doc lowered my levodopa dose. Not a problem for me anymore.
The stiffness is worst in the morning because I am in 1 position most of the night. It's hard and I argue with myself almost every day but stretching and flexing each morning sends the pain on its way immediately. If the pain returns through the day, I stretch and flex again even if I tell myself I don't feel like it.
Hope this helps, Maria

December 5, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Always have my tea and yogurt first thing. That helps me but still have soreness in knees and back. Depends on weather too.

December 5, 2023 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’m not sure what medication you’re taking currently. I used to get a little sick to my stomach primarily from my medication so my doctor increased the carbidopa dose slightly and that helped. I always make sure I have some food in my stomach before I take my meds.

December 5, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes until my kick in.
Coffee helps to

December 5, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No. I do feel better after I have coffee

December 5, 2023

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