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What’s One Thing About Parkinson's That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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San Francisco, CA
November 26
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Pain - no one talks about how much pain you may have due to PD

November 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The mental issues

November 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Incontinence bladder and bowels.

November 27
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I feel that people with PD should always question the medication and side effects to your organs that may cause another problem.
I also feel that the care takers should know that PD comes with so many other problems and that the PD patient is NOT being a hypochondriac and is actually dealing with multiple problems.

December 3
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Weight! Yet it may be the most critical factor affecting your ability to cope with PD. When I first was diagnosed, I started gaining weight due to inactivity, Eventually I weighed roughly 45 pounds more than I do now. Everything was worse: pain, balance, mobility, and sleep. As I lost weight I actually felt as though I was reversing PD. (I wasn't but it felt better.)

November 26

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