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How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Parkinson's?

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Is There Anybody Out There That Gets Severe Abdominal Pain And Horrific Bloating After Eating Anything From A Small Fruit To A Piece Candy

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Severe abdominal pain and bloating after eating can be concerning. If you are taking Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) for Parkinson's disease, it's important to note that gastrointestinal complications can… read more

1 day ago

Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions For A Type Of All Natural Supplement That Would Help With Leg Spasms/Pain?

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Poteau, OK
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Some members of MyParkinsonsTeam have found relief from Parkinson's symptoms by using natural methods. Here are a few suggestions:

- Magnesium Supplements: Magnesium is mentioned as beneficial for… read more

1 day ago

Epilepsy?

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Mesa, AZ

Do you ever have Fits like you are epileptic? Sometimes my legs and arms all shake and controllably. Like I am having a seizure. Until recently I was not aware that this was sometimes a symptom of PD. Apparently there is a link between epilepsy and Parkinson's. Is this something that you have had?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had my jaw cramping and locking extremely painful. I’m now on GABApentin which is used for epilepsy and nerve w

2 days ago

PD And The Cold Weather - Suggestions, Experiences About Increased Aches And Pain?

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North Grafton, MA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Also hand warmers in your gloves andboots and heated jackets.

3 days ago

PEMF. Pulsed Electro Matic Fields.

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Karnack, TX

I am always looking for cutting edge technology to help me with my parkinson's. I'm so sick and tired of popping pills all of the time. I've been looking into this PEMF matt and it seems like it is real. There have been a lot of studies on how it can help with Parkinson's disease. Has anyone else used one? I would be curious if it seems to be helping you at all?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have only heard of them and read what little there was, but I don't know enough to comment other than I will watch for more information.
Teres3

3 days ago (edited)

Is It The Gabapentin, Or PD, Or Both, RE: Cognitive Decline?

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North Grafton, MA

I take 300mg of gabapentin 4x per day for dystonia. I am experiencing cognitive decline - I have trouble explaining myself, because I can't find the right words or I mumble. My executive function is impaired a bit. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and your experiences.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I swear that my husband didn’t have any problems til he took Gabipentin for TMJ issues. (Given by a dentist ) Hard to say if it’s the main problem but I made him stop it and he’s been much better and… read more

1 day ago

Did Anyone Respond To My October 25th Post?

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Jacksonville, NC
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

it comes and goes, i am staying very active, pickleball, golf, gardening. etc. it helps me a lot, especially the pickleball.

2 days ago

Has Anyone Used The Drug Rytary? If So What Was The Outcome?

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Knoxville, TN
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you for the feedback. I start on it Wednesday

5 days ago

I Was Told By My Every 4 H That Lev,L,dopa Is Not Effective After A Max 1200mg A Day Timed Released 6 X A Day Time Release?

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Denver, CO

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It sounds like you're asking about the effectiveness and dosage limits of [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Dosage Limits… read more

5 days ago

My Husband Frequently...more And More Often...complains Of Headaches Usually In The Morning. They Are Odd In The Location.

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Haymarket, VA

Usually in back or top of head, sometimes on one or both sides. Anyone else have this? Typical of PD?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I would ask his GP. They could be cluster headaches.

6 days ago
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