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Anyone Tried Botox To Alleviate Rigidity?
Cramp and tension in back of thighs is currently my worst symptom. Any experience (good or bad) of Botox, as a treatment would be appreciated. Thanks!
Haven't tried Botox yet but taking magnesium every day for 2 years has helped a great deal ,also use muscle relaxers 3 times a day ,think I've had PD a lot longer than 4 years,best wishes to all!!!!
How Do I Change Where I Live?
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I Have A Reaction To Muscle Relaxers. My Muscles Don’t Relax, They Get Tighter. Anyone Else Have That Happen?
I am never that tight any other time. I have a mild case of Parkinson’s
Anytime I take a relaxer like over the counter, I always get cramps
I recently had an epidural shot in my L4 L5. He also gave me trigger point injections. After three days I could not move I was so tight.
About a week and then I can move. I didn’t know at the time why I reacted that way until I went down to see my neurologist and he prescribed me a muscle relaxer (tizandine) 4mg.
I had the same reaction, tight… read more
Some people with Parkinson's disease experience muscle cramping or tightening, known as dystonia, which can cause soreness and pain. This might be similar to what you're experiencing with muscle… read more
Anyone Out There Going To The Victory Summit In Green Bay Wisconsin On Oct. 11, 2024?
I'm sorry to say Wisconsin is too far away to drive in a day. So, no.
Taking Levodopa How Long Does It Take To Work If It Helps Coordination Does That Mean You Have Low Dopamine
Yes it works for me
What Vitamin Increases Dopamine?
I am taking D3 1000 everyday, B12 1000 everyday along with a multivitamin
I Play Softball. Ever Since I Got PD My Ability To Throw Or Hit The Ball Have Been Weak At Best. Any Exercises Out There To Help Me?
Yes, there are exercises that can help improve your agility and strength, which may benefit your softball performance. Here are some suggestions based on the knowledge base:
- PD Warrior Exercises… read more
Terrified And Lost!
i know nothing about this illness except what im going through and so scared! i need help, so much but brain doesnt work and forgets all im told and read. dont understand anything! i really wanna die.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member it’s very late & I am just thinking of you & praying for you. I wanted to check in with you.. Do you realize how many of us love you & care about you. You are important.to… read more
Has Anyone Had A PEG Tube Installed In The Stomach For Feeding?
My mom has Parkinson’s and has reached the point where swallowing is causing too much choking and risk. The team of doctors she sees has suggested the PEG tube with stomach insertion. I’m looking for information for someone who has had it done. I’ve done a major amount of google searches but would like a personal view.
Big DNR in place here.
Who Else Was Born With Two Club Feet And A Right Frontal Lobe Arachnoid Brain Cyst
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