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@juliekmm

Hello I'm Julie and newly diagnosed with Parkinson's in March, 2021. I am not on medications yet, but my neurologist suggested I consider Rasagiline as a possible slowing of symptoms. Has anyone had experience with Rasagiline?

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marilynjoan | @marilynjoan | Aug 20, 2021

Yes expensive drug, did nothing for me except give me joint pain. Exercise is one of the best medicines for this disease.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 20, 2021

Hello @juliekmm and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you posted about this medication. I can see that you have had one response from @marilynjoan, who did not find the drug helpful. Please remember though,Julie, that all people react differently to medications. Have you tried other PD medications like Carbidopa/Levodopa?

I certainly agree with @marilynjoan that exercise is a great way to keep Parkinson's disability at bay. If you go on Youtube you will PD exercises specifically for people with PD. There is no charge to watch these and they can be very helpful. Here is one of those Youtube videos, https://www.youtube.com/watch.

There are others that you can access on Youtube as well.

Have you had special physical therapy for PD yet, Julie?

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