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I Woke Up, Tickle In My Throat. Took A Drink Of Water. Coughing Then Wheezing And I Couldn’t Breathe. Terrifying Do You Think PD Related?

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Massapequa, NY
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It’s definitely related to PD. PD affects every system in your body. That includes swallowing.

August 29, 2024

Feeling Huge Anxiety, Especially In The Morning.

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Ontario Canada

Don't drink coffee, walk several kilometers per day, even take prescription medication. Suggestions?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Drink coffee ☕️ stop and smell the roses 🌹 in other words talk to your Dr he may need to adjust meds

August 17, 2024

Has Anyone Noticed That Their Vision Is Getting Worse?

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Tillamook, OR
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What do you mean, vision is getting worms ?

August 21, 2024

Anyone Taking Mucuna Pruiens With Success? Do You Take It In Place Of C/L?? Thx!!

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Lake Charles, LA

My HWP is on stalevo which makes BP drop dangerously low! Maybe mucuna can help.

Are There Any Drugs More Effective Than Carvadopa - Levadopa?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Please read side effects ondopas

August 17, 2024

Why Do I Feel Alot Worse On Cloudy And Raing Days

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I can't take the heat. Just a few minutes and i.start feeli g dizzy band weak

August 19, 2024

Can Parkinson’s Symptoms Fluctuate Day To Day?

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Murrells Inlet, SC

My husband can be up walking, taking care of himself with minimal help one day. Then the next day, he is in bed, cannot stand, cannot feed himself, no control of his bladder or bowels, and constant tremors. Is this normal?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You bet 😁

August 19, 2024

Should Carbidopa Levodopa Be Taken By Itself, Or Can You Take Other Medications With It?

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Reading, PA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

[[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] can be taken with other medications, but there are important considerations:

- Avoid Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors: Do not begin taking… read more

August 17, 2024

Seems Like My Blood Pressure Has Been Really Low Since On Amantadine Along With Car/lev. Is This A Side Effect Of These Medications?

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Reading, PA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Of course this is a doctor thing but as far as dealing with it is something that doctors are a bit lacking 😑
I started with HBP at 40ish got one Rx and I was good for years. We moved from Hawaii to… read more

August 18, 2024

Does Anyone Have Difficulty Keeping Their Eyes Open?

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Wilkes County, NC
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Merry2
Thanks for being on my team. I will try and help you if I can but remember I am a caregiver so there is a lot of others on here which I am sure you are aware of. Hope you are having a good… read more

August 21, 2024
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