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

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Who Else Sometimes Question Their Sanity?

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Having Trouble With Dry Mouth And Dry Throat. Scary Dry! Anyone Else?

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Fort Myers, FL
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks!

November 9, 2024

How Do I Switch Back To Sinemet IR From Sinemet ER?

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North Grafton, MA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My neurologist suggest I add extended release c/l morning and night in addition to the immediate release I already take . What is your thoughts on extended release? Takes for any info.

December 18, 2024

Last Wk I Fell Hitting My Head First On The Frog Door Th

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Thunderbolt, GA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Oh Bob I am sorry to hear you had a fall, I trust there was no serious damage to either your head or the door. Did any of the frogs get squashed or manage to escape ? What were you doing, leaping… read more

November 7, 2024

How Can I Improve My Speech? Is Speech Therapy The Only Solution?

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North Grafton, MA

I am having more and more trouble finding the words to describe what I mean. I end up stumbling over my words like the tongue twisters.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband had the same problem and he’s been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia 🤷🏻‍♀️

November 18, 2024

What Does Everyone Take For DEPRESSION??????

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New London, CT 06320
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member
November 9, 2024

Actually I’m Feeling Pretty Bad. Yes How Do I Find Out About Any Clinical Trials Going On In My Area?

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Houston, AK
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

To find out about Parkinson’s clinical trials in your area, follow these steps:

1. Online Resources: Visit websites like MyParkinsonsTeam, which provide detailed information about clinical trials for… read more

November 5, 2024

Does Anyone Especially The Ladies Experience Bladder Pain.

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Toledo, OR
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Same as @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member and I'm no lady ! 😄

November 6, 2024

I Am Hoping To Get Insight From Anyone Who Is Familiar With The Meds Below And If So What Physical Reactions You Experienced In Taking Them

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Glenview, IL

I am 74, diagnosed by DatScan in Nov. 2021. I also have a history of depression. For my Parkinson's I take 1/2 does of Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100 MG, smallest does prescribed. For depression I take Venlafaxine, Ritalin, Mirtazapine, clonazepam and Fludrocortisone for blood pressure. Have Ortostatic-hypertension, which causes dizzyness. I take 16 pills a day at 4 different times, the remaining pills being vitamins for bone density, taken at bedtime. With so many pills to take I do have a… read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It appears that you’re ever seen necessary to ensure proper medication management. Good for you in taking the initiative to make sure that the amount of medication is being monitored and used… read more

December 9, 2024

Can Anyone Who Is Familiar With The Meds. Below Or Take Them, Give Me Any Reactions Physically They May Have Experienced In Taking Them.

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Glenview, IL

I am 74, diagnosed by DatScan in Nov. 2021. I also have a history of depression. For my Parkinson's I take 1/2 does of Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100 MG, smallest does prescribed. For depression I take Venlafaxine, Ritalin, Mirtazapine, clonazepam and Fludrocortisone for blood pressure. Have Ortostatic-hypertension, which causes dizzyness. I take 16 pills a day at 4 different times, the remaining pills being vitamins for bone density, taken at bedtime. With so many pills to take I do have a… read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Allen, it's great that you're seeking insights to better manage your medications and symptoms. Here are some potential physical reactions to the medications you mentioned, based on my knowledge base:

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November 5, 2024

Is There A Keyboard That Would Make Typing Easier?

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North Grafton, MA

I never seem to hit the keys I want to hit! (yes, I do use dictation as well ).

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

That would be wonderful! Thank you Jennifer!

November 5, 2024
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