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

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Do U Take Food With Carbidopa LevaDopa? How Many Do U Take A Day?

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Hernando, FL

The answer somewhat helped , but wanted to hear from my team and not a dictionary. I already know what you posted. Thank u though.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Understand, I feel same

October 27, 2024

What Does Your Parkinson’s Patient Take For Hallucinations? John Has Been Hallucinating Terrible Today. Left Message W/doctor

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank God I have not experienced hallucinations.

October 16, 2024

Has Anyone Experienced Seizures And Stroke?And If You Did Was Caused By Parkinson's

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Barnegat, NJ
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Kenneth hood morning. My Dr said no
But my Dr tells me no for many things.

October 29, 2024

Can Someone Define The Stage Of Parkinson I'm In. Have DBS Surgery For 2nd Time. Frequent Updates By Progranmers Doesnt Seem To Maint Contro

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Mullin, TX
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Determining the stage of Parkinson's disease (PD) requires a detailed assessment by a healthcare professional. However, based on your mention of having undergone Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery… read more

October 14, 2024

I Stopped Taking Card/levo 3 Weeks Ago Because Of A Side Effect. My Tremor Is Back But Everything Else Is Fine. What Do You Suggest?

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Troy, MO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Love your positive thinking. I am also very possitive.

October 16, 2024

What Meds Have Been Used To Help With Depression And Anixity.

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Barnegat, NJ
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My primary Dr gave me 20 kolopin. I only take them as need. They do help. I wish I can take them everyday. Trying these meds is.so hard.

November 5, 2024

Does Anyone Take Entacapone For Tremors Along With Carbadopa/Levadopa ? Has It Worked For You?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Entacapone, often sold under the brand name Comtan, is used as an adjunct (add-on) to [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] when these drugs begin to lose effectiveness in treating… read more

October 14, 2024

What Is Causing My Vomiting/dry Heaving Almost Every Morning Precluded By Sneezing Even Before I Have Awakened?

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Aiken, SC
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Such caring and good advice! Let us know how you go

October 29, 2024

Is There Anyway I Could Use A Nickname Rather In My Proper Name?

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Columbus Reynoldsburg, OH
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, you can use a nickname instead of your proper name. When you join the MyParkinsonsTeam community, you must provide a username that can either be your real name or a username that does not… read more

October 13, 2024

Has Anyone Had A Diagnosis Of Parkinson's Disease Changed To A Diagnosis Of Functional Neurological Disorder?

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Ontario Canada

My neurologist has ordered a DaTscan because he thinks I may have FND rather than PD.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Ann - no, I did not have a SYN One test. The neurologist is basing this decision on the lack of PD symptoms, both motor and cognitive. I guess we'll see what turns up. I'll let you know
Best… read more

October 15, 2024
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