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I Have Bouts Of Fatigue Where I Just Want To Iay Down. Have Arms Covered In Sweat. I Have Shallow Breathing, Gasping For Air. Usual 4 PD?

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Roseville, CA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had months of the intermittent exhaustion, then it went away.
Shortness of breath sounds like something to check out.

August 11, 2024

What Do You Do For Chronic Falls. The MS Nero Dr Says It Just Part Of PD Advancing. Nothing Can Be Done. This Is BS. For Sure!!

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Harrison Township, MI
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am so sorry you’re dealing with that. It can be part of PD, but definitely talk to your doctor. My HWP a has suffered numerous falls and broken what seems like every bone in his body for the last… read more

August 11, 2024

Does Anyone Have Side Effects From Leva-dopa….i Have Sticky Thick Saliva That I Need To Spit Out Daily…wondering ‘Ora-facial’…

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Culver City, CA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Phil you are something else 😁

August 11, 2024

My Husband Eats, Shaves And Often Speaks With His Eyes Shut. The Doctor Only Says Interesting. He Has Had Parkinson’s For 16 Years.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do the same thing. Usually with one eye closed because my eyes do not focus and actually I walk around most of the time looking through one eye. Nothing they can do to help!

August 10, 2024

Does Anyone Know Where One Can Make A Large Purchase Of The Parkinson’s Tulip Bulbs?

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Muncie, IN
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It's awful 😖

August 22, 2024

Does Having Pd Speed Up The Growth Of Arthritis?

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Summerville, SC
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Jim

August 22, 2024

Is It A Myth That Delaying C/l Helps Increase It’s Duration Of Effectiveness In Future? I Read That The Sooner You Start The Better.

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Los Angeles, CA

I’m presently on dopamine agonists and they are not too effective.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, it’s a myth. The sooner you start, the better off you are.

August 10, 2024

What Is The Name Of The Parkinson Disease When It Effects Only The Muscles, Specificaly Your Ability To Swallow

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Panama City Beach, FL
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

In Parkinson's disease, difficulty swallowing is known as dysphagia. This can be caused by the loss of dopamine neurons in different parts of the brain, affecting muscle coordination. If the issue is… read more

August 10, 2024

Has Anyone Worked With A “Functional Neurologist” Or Functional Doctor Or Nutritionist Of Any Sort To Treat Their Parkinson’s ?

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Labadie, MO

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s D. 3 years ago. My main symptoms are anxiety, fatigue, and sleep challenges. I take corbidopa/levedopa, sertraline ( for anxiety) and trazadon (for sleep). I am 71 years old.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The provided knowledge base does not mention working with a "Functional Neurologist" or functional doctor specifically for treating Parkinson's. However, it does highlight the importance of consulting… read more

August 10, 2024

What’s The Difference Between A Diagnosis Of Mild And Moderate PD

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Everett, WA
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mild is rubbish, moderate is a bit more rubbish 😄😄😄😄

August 11, 2024
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