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How are you dealing with fatigue and constipation in PD?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Feb 8 3:09pm | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
@gulfer Fatigue and constipation are certain part of the PD symptoms. Keeping hydrated is important - so drinking lots of water is a good thing. Also some stool softeners can be a good idea. MiraLax can be used daily, if needed, for help with constipation. Here is a document from the National Parkinson's Foundation that gives some good ideas for dealing with constipation, http://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/Constipation%20in%20Parkinson%27s%20Disease.pdf.
Fatigue is a chronic problem for us all. I limit exercise and activities - because being overtired can create heavy fatigue that will last for several days. I still do mild exercise - but I try not to keep up with the same level of activity that I did pre-Parkinson's. Here is another article that you might find helpful, http://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/fatigue-and-parkinsons.pdf.
You are asking great questions!
Do any of our other members have any suggestions regarding fatigue or constipation? @chrisj2491 @denie57 @johnjames @trouble4343 @ggopher @tntredhead @aperob @caryp43 @burgle @macbeth @knightkris @mariemarie @pjsammy @techi @sandycerem @bobbieingeorgia
Teresa
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Hi Teresa, thank you so much for checking in. We are managing my Dad with daily mini doses of laxatives along with his prune juice and pureed veggies. He having more and more challenges swallowing and really has to concentrate to make it happen. It's birthday week for our family...my Dad yesterday and my Mom today. He got all his fave mushy desserts...lol! And even though he can't read anymore, he knows how to take the cards out of the envelopes and is a bit stubborn about getting them back in by himself...I love that!
So, we are hanging in day by day. Tonight we are taking my mom to a beautful restaurant for an entire evening out. I hope she loves it!
Thanks again, Teresa and I hope you are enjoying the summer.
Monika
Hi Monika, @mojo1965
Thanks for the update - your family sounds just wonderful!! Your dad sounds like a delightful person who hangs in there and keeps trying to be as independent as possible. I hope your mom has a lovely birthday dinner - how nice that she can have a night out.
Teresa
My spouse has constipation. He uses Miralax daily along with Colce . He is very fatigued . He sleeps usually around around 7-8 hrs. a night. Getting up to go to the bathroom. He refuses protection from accidents. His usual naps are 1-2 a day. They usually are about an hour. I taught him how to get up out of a chair, the couch or his bed. He is pretty good with that. He uses a walker.
He has other health conditions that add to his fatigue. His Parkinson's has progressed quite a bit in the last year. It is frustrating to talk or actually have a conversation with an unreasonable person. Sometimes I think I have gone back in time and he is different. Reasonable and not arguing or getting angry for no reason. It is heartbreaking to watch him struggle and not be the man I married. Not ranting , just being realistic.
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@mojo1965
Hello Monika,
I was just thinking about you and wondering how you and your family are doing with your dad's Parkinson's problems. Please keep in touch with us and let us know how we can be supportive of your family during this time.
Teresa