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What Lessons From Your Parkinson's Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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Who Else Doesn't Do Excersizes?

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

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Can Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery To Stop A Tremor Have Adverse Effects Like Progressing Lewy's Body Dementia In A Parkinson's Patient?

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Bethlehem, PA
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What kind of cognitive issues can DBS cause.

September 16, 2024 (edited)

What Significant Advances Have Been Made In The Last 10 To 13 Years?

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Bethlehem, PA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Significant advances in Parkinson's disease treatment over the last 10 to 13 years include:

- Medical Advancements: Improved early diagnosis, longer life spans, and treatment options beyond… read more

September 16, 2024

It Is 1:00 AM And I Cannot Sleep. Is There Anyone Out There Right Now? I Would Like To Chat With Me Because I Cannot Sleep.

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Dallas, TX
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I will look for you if I am awake.

September 18, 2024

I Did Not Run Away. I Am Back...

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Benoni, ZA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

So glad you came back

October 27, 2024 (edited)

Has Anyone Had The High Intensity Focused Ultrasound To Eliminate Their Tremor? I Am Looking For Feedback. I Am Scheduled For A Consultation

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Colorado Springs, CO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Dana
I have read that people see good results with the technique and as I understand is less invasive than DBS. My father had DBS last summer. It has improved his quality of life, but he must… read more

September 17, 2024

Do You Know Of An App To Keep Track Of Doses Taken, When And Results, If Any? Asking For A Friend...

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

To keep track of treatments and therapies for Parkinson's disease, you can use the MyHealthTeam platform. Here's how you can add or edit a treatment on your profile:

1. Add a Treatment
- Type the… read more

September 15, 2024

Anyone Willing To Be A Mentor? I Need Some Daily Support To Keep Me Exercisingdaily. Looks Like Most Of You Are Doing Great With Exercise.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

hello jeri

September 16, 2024

My Husband Has Times When He Has Burning Heat Thru Out His Body.. Only From The Inside . Does Anyone Know Anything About That?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Some members of MyParkinsonsTeam have shared strategies to help improve their symptoms, including dealing with sensations of heat. One member mentioned that putting their hands in hot or warm water… read more

September 15, 2024

When I Exercise My Legs Shake, Tremble Uncontrollably. This Happens When I Do Exercises Standing, Bend Over, And Squats. Parkinsonism ?

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Louisiana, MO
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September 15, 2024

I Have Parkinson’s, I Suffer From Balance Issues Is There Any Treatment Please

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Englewood, CO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, there are several ways to manage balance issues in Parkinson's disease. Here are some treatments and strategies:

1. Talk to Your Doctor
- Discuss your experiences with falls and balance… read more

September 15, 2024
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