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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Parkinson’s In The Heat?

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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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How Does One Deal With More Then One Ailment? How Does One Deal With Being Alone And Dealing With Ailments?

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Ferndale, CA

ME/CFS requires rest, parkinsons movement. PEM, POTS! i dont know where to turn! too weak to talk even on phone. exhaustion means NO living. i can only manage.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Try getting in touch with your local group of Parkinsons . They will be able to help. Also your neurologist may be able to help.

October 13, 2024

I Have Not Been Diagnosed With PD But With Parkinsonism.... And Muscle Stiffness Is My Most Prevalent Symptom.

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Sandpoint, ID
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Muscle stiffness is a common symptom in both Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonism. Here are some strategies to manage stiffness:

- Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can help manage… read more

October 12, 2024

I Know They Said It’s The Medication That Affects The Person. My Husband Has Bad Dreams And Does Crazy Things, Is That Normal

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Boambee East NSW Australia
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Very vivid dreams that cause people to act out can be a very early sign of Parkinson's, sometimes appearing years before other symptoms. They also can be a result of meds.

October 12, 2024

I Am At Stage 5 Of PD And Progressiong Fast. What Can I Expect At The Very End Of Life, I Would Like Honest And Forthright Responce.

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Loveland, CO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Managing the late stages of Parkinson's disease can be very challenging. Here are some key points about end-stage Parkinson's:

- Severe Mobility Issues: Expect… read more

October 12, 2024

Hallucinations, Why Have They Started Within A Week And What Has Anyone Done?

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The Villages, FL
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Check to make sure it isn't a UTI or other infection. Talk to your neurologist about it as well. My husband had hallucinations twice in one day when he was really tired after 3 nights of almost no… read more

October 12, 2024

How Quickly After Starting Levodopa Medication Should I Expect To See An Improvement In My Tremors?

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Woodstock, GA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

[[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] is considered the most effective treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, including tremors. While individual responses can… read more

October 12, 2024

Is It Okay To Be Taking 375 Mg Of Magnesium Citrate On A Daily Basis As This Seems To Help With My Constipation That Can Last For Days.

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Hamilton Twp. New Jersey

Does Anyone Have Any Short Of Breath Problems Because Of Carbidopa Levodopa Med Bobk

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Fargo, ND
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Shortness of breath can develop in people with Parkinson’s when their medication starts wearing off or doesn’t work as well as it once did. If you’re on the same medication and dosage for a long time… read more

October 12, 2024

Why Are There Nigmares At Night

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Bristol, IL
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It can be another symptom of Parkinson's.

October 12, 2024

Is Negativity Part Of Parkinson’s

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TEXAS, TX
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, negativity can be part of Parkinson's disease. People with Parkinson's may experience psychological effects such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. These mental health issues can stem… read more

October 12, 2024
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