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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Parkinson’s?

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What's A Common Misconception About Parkinson’s?

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Who Else Doesn't Do Excersizes?

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When I Go For A Walk I Tend To Stagger Occasionally Does Anyone Else

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How Many Tablets Are Normal Daily For Parkinson.

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St Louis, MO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It depends on your symptoms some a few a day to what ever I take 12 cl a day

November 9, 2024

Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With PD And Then Discovered They Actually Had MSA In Stead. If So How Did They Diagnose It?

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Haymarket, VA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Osiyo Vicki. I was first diagnosed with Essential Tremors about 12 yrs or so ago, then had a Syn-One biopsy that came back positive in 2022 so my Neuro added diagnosis of PD then. He retired January… read more

November 9, 2024

Does Parkinson's Affect Your Eyes, Such As Drynes S And Blurred Vision?

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Brownwood, TX
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect your eyes. Some vision changes associated with Parkinson's include:

- Blurry or double vision
- Dry eyes

These symptoms can contribute to balance issues and… read more

November 9, 2024

Could Freeze Gait Be Something Besides Parkinson

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Miami Beach, FL

Some European Researchers Are Studying Psychedelics As A Possible Use In The Treatment Of PD. Has There Been Any Research In The US?

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Peabody, MA

Does Anyone Get Stiffness In Your Neck?

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Nashville, TN
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can experience stiffness in their neck. This stiffness is often due to muscle rigidity, which is a common symptom of Parkinson's. Additionally, pain in… read more

November 9, 2024

Are Leg Aches And Pain Part Of Parkinson’s? I Walk So Slow!

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Manistee, MI

Diagnosed with PD several years ago, but progressing slowly.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, leg aches and pain can be part of Parkinson's disease. Many people with Parkinson's experience various types of pain, including:

- Sciatic Pain: Pain associated with the sciatic nerve, which can… read more

November 9, 2024

Anyone Else With Prolapsed Rectum? Any Suggestions For Stopping Heavy Flow Of Rectal Mucous? How About Pain When You Sit On Prolapsed Rectu

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South Hadley, MA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Have been to about 8 specialists in 4 months. None has answers. Apparently many women in third world just live with it. Amazing considerate ther lives

November 11, 2024

I Have Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) During My Off Times. A Friend Suggested I Use Magnilite RLS Creme. Has Anyone Used This Successfully?

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I take carbidopa levodopa and during my on times, I don't have RSL. During my off times, I experience RSL.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can indeed be a challenging symptom for those with Parkinson's, especially during "off" times when medications like carbidopa/levodopa are less effective. While the context… read more

November 9, 2024

Who Has Shortness Of Breath?

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Hello fellow PD’ers. Diagnosed in June of 2015. For 6 years I have been chasing a diagnosis re: why I suffer from significant shortness of breath upon exertion (some days exertion is defined as walking 80’ to get the mail) 🙄. I have had every cardiac and pulmonary test known to mankind. All clear. My Movement Disorder Specialist (MDS) says PD should not cause significant shortness of breath. However it does impact the Autonomic Nervous System which of course controls our breathing. 6 years of… read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Shortness of breath, or "dyspnea," can indeed be a complication for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Here are some potential causes and considerations based on my knowledge base:

- Medication… read more

November 9, 2024
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