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What's A Common Misconception About Parkinson’s?

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What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Parkinson’s?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I recently enrolled in a physical therapy program called LSTV. It is offerrrd at my local hospital. Check it out nSent from my iPhone

33 mins ago

How Can I Join The Natural Cure Group???

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Doonside, AU

I Had One .......

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Woking on Sea UK

Yes for those of you with a bit more grey matter left than me, who know what a light intersecting screen is. Can you explain why I can have one in my car but not in my home ?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Judith Melban,

Let me welcome you to MPT, the best place for people with Parkinson's.

Know that you have teammates who are ready and happy to help you. Please let me one of them too.

If you… read more

1 day ago (edited)

What Kind Of Treatment Is Given To Help Parkinson's Patients To Relieve Parkinson's

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Portland, OR
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Treatment for Parkinson's focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Common options include:

1. Medications: [[treatment:Levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] to increase… read more

6 days ago

I Am 6’ And 245 Any Recommendations For A Comfortable Lift Chair? I Bought An Ashley And I Hate It.

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Tulsa, OK
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Good point. I would also like to see them add a turbo lift button mine so slow you almost have to plan 20 minutes before you think you might need to go to the bathroom to start the chair lifting you… read more

4 days ago

I Have A Question About Medication.. Is It Possible To Lose My Voice When Ever I Take My Meds ? It Seems To Happen To Me About 1/2 Hr To On

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA

one hour into taking them , it appears i must be crazy?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I will keep you in my prayers!

December 16

Are Sleep Problems Associated With Parkinson's

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

yes, i took magnesium to help me

December 17

Am I Crazy? Or Has Anyone Experienced This?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
North Olmsted, OH

Had a customer walk into our showroom today at work, that apparently bathed in cologne. (Over powering scent)...
After arriving home, ate my dinner etc.... Went to take a shower, and the EXACT scent was overwhelming when I entered the shower. (Approximately 6 hours later)....
Is this my brain being stuck in a delay? Related to this wonderful disease?
Maybe I'm just going crazy... Ha 🤣
Has this ever happened to anyone? This is not the first time either,🤔

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’m used to being confused.

December 14

Is Muscle Pain A Related Symptom? My Husband Is Having A Rough Week With That & Need To Chase Down The Cause. Thoughts Please?

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El Dorado Hills, CA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Medication can become a slippery slope. If you have an alternative treatment that works for you by all means do it.

I explored acupuncture for back pain many years ago, and had no improvement. I’ll… read more

December 12

Just Curious Is The Controlling Of Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Part Of Parkinson's

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Auburn Massachusetts 01501
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Besides the PD and falling, for me the carbo-levadopa side effects leave me with a very low BP. I am on a high dose right now. My cardiovascular doctor has me on two meds to keep my BP up.

6 days ago
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