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I have Parkinson’s and Rheumatoid Arthritis, I don’t know if this is something that might give you comfort. Knowing someone else has 2 diseases helps me feel not so alone.

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Thank you for the welcome. I have a few other symptoms. I get EXHAUSTED, not every day, but enough. I have to stop whatever I am doing and lay down and rest. Naps could be from 10 mins to @ 2 hours. Cuts into my social life, what? I get dry mouth, I've had issues with double vision, trouble sleeping, hallucinations. I take almost 30 doses of meds with carbidopa/ levodopa helping the most. I have had to increase dosage of that since it loses effectiveness over time. We all know to eat well and I plan on doing that real soon. My husband and I have gotten more serious about getting moving. I do believe movement helps alot. I go to a chair Parkinson's dance group, an exercise class run by an instructor who is new to the Parkinson's world as a caring supporter. We also have a tiny exercise room in the clubhouse and we try to go there 2 times a week and are right now working a on a machine for 30 mins. That's my life. Bet you don't feel to bad now.

I am not sure why the two replies came as one. Yes, it is comforting when you can talk to someone who knows the terminology, symptoms, reactions. Parkinsons has so many levels of
symptoms and some of the ones from Parkinson's are also on MG's list.
In reference to the question about meds or lifestyle changes. Neither one of my Neurologists would own the drop head. They both said it was the others diseases that has that, as they were walking out the door. I am on many meds. Not sure if any help my neck. Aleve helps husband tried to make a brace for me. I know we spent thousands to try and find one we could adapt to my needs. Only 1 neurologist made effort to try and find me comfort. Of course, he got another position and did not take patients. We finally settled on a neck brace that race car drivers wear while driving. It had to get velcro in places and hubby added a chin holder. Looks funny but beats my chin on my chest.