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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Parkinson’s?

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When I Go For A Walk I Tend To Stagger Occasionally Does Anyone Else

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

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Which Parkinson’s Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Is Parkinsons Disease In Anyway Effected By Inflamation Or Effecting Patients With Autoimmune Diseases ?

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Hilton Head Isle, SC
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Research indicates that inflammation may play a role in Parkinson's disease (PD). The immune system's response to misfolded alpha-synuclein protein in the brain can trigger inflammation, potentially… read more

December 7

Is Parkinson A Part Of The Autoimmune Diseases ?

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Hilton Head Isle, SC
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Experts are still uncertain if Parkinson's disease (PD) is an autoimmune disease. Research suggests that immune system dysfunction may play a role in PD. Studies have shown that the immune system… read more

December 7

Are There Any Cures In The Making? Thank You

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Medford, MA
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Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but research is making significant strides. Clinical trials are exploring new drugs, therapies, and approaches, such as UCB0599 and prasinezumab… read more

December 7

Remission

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Reston, VA

Does anyone ever see symptoms actually retreat?

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GinnyOwen
Thanks for the info. We shall see whether the shots work for him or not when he gets them. Again thanks for the info. Hope you had a great day. Take care, BFN! Colleen❤️🤗😊

December 12

Does Anyone Suffer From Chest Pain, Closing Of Throat Feeling Lightheadness, Shortness Of Breath When Carbidopa/levodopa Wears Off ?

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Njarðvík, IS
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My consultant that I rarely see said that I probably know more about Parkinson’s than she does and doctors are not in existence it seems.

December 8

What Would Help My Husband Fall/ Stay Asleep. He Has Parkinsonian Symptoms And Takes Levo-dopa 100. He Needs To Get Up Several Times Anyway.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Oops. Wrong box. Sorry.

December 7

Does Anyone In The Later Stages Of PD Have Suggestions About What They Wished They Had Done In The Early Stage Ie Under 2 Years?

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Melbourne, AU
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Put rush on my bucket list due to time limitations.

December 7

I Am Curious If Other People Would Parkinsons Get As Much Help From Eating Bananas As My Friend Who Has Parkinsons Does?

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Appleton, WI
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It varies. Parkinson’s is a very personal curse.

December 6

Has Anyone About Pump Medication From Abbbie Company

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Goderich, ON

It is just new for us

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It seems you might be referring to Duopa, a pump medication from AbbVie for Parkinson's disease. Duopa delivers a continuous infusion of [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]… read more

December 5

Do You Exercise When Not Feeling Good?

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Windsor Ontarioo
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Thanks for the hugs also
Been really hectic for quite awhile. Might be selling our house so... trying to process that and just everything in general. So hope everyone had a great day today. Take… read more

December 17
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