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Can PD meds stop working after taking for 10 years?

Posted by pam48 @pam48, Sep 10, 2023

I was diagnosed 10 years ago with PD. I was doing well but in the last 2 years I have slowly become less responsive to all my PD meds. Sometime they work and other times I have a lot of trouble with freezing or difficulty walking. I was caregiving for 10 years, but after experiencing a lot of stress, my response to medication has declined. I have had several life changes and think that may be playing into it.

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Sep 11, 2023

Pam48, Absolutely meds can stop working after 10 years. I do not have Parkinson's Disease, but, I know from my own health issues, we have had to switch up my meds over the years, as they have quit working. Talk to your doctor, I assume neurologist about this. They have come a long way in treating PD and perhaps a switch in meds is much needed for you now. Praying for you.

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pam48 | @pam48 | Sep 11, 2023
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Pam48, Absolutely meds can stop working after 10 years. I do not have Parkinson's Disease, but, I know from my own health issues, we have had to switch up my meds over the years, as they have quit working. Talk to your doctor, I assume neurologist about this. They have come a long way in treating PD and perhaps a switch in meds is much needed for you now. Praying for you.

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Thank you for your prayers and answer. I will talk to my Dr. I have numerologist/ Movement specialist.
I have only seen her once since moving here. Appointments are difficult to get and the wait is about 6 to 9 mo. It seems that way everywhere I’ve lived. I’m trying to change things up a little myself. Trial and error. Thank you again.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 14, 2023
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@pam48

Thank you for your prayers and answer. I will talk to my Dr. I have numerologist/ Movement specialist.
I have only seen her once since moving here. Appointments are difficult to get and the wait is about 6 to 9 mo. It seems that way everywhere I’ve lived. I’m trying to change things up a little myself. Trial and error. Thank you again.

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@pam48 I really think you should give your doctor a call tomorrow. Explain to the person who makes appointments that your symptoms have greatly increased and the medicine isn’t working . You don’t want to have a crisis someday .
Can you make a call tomorrow and then let me know what you learn?

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pam48 | @pam48 | Sep 15, 2023
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@becsbuddy

@pam48 I really think you should give your doctor a call tomorrow. Explain to the person who makes appointments that your symptoms have greatly increased and the medicine isn’t working . You don’t want to have a crisis someday .
Can you make a call tomorrow and then let me know what you learn?

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Thank you for reaching out to me. Yes, I can call today. I’ll let you know what happens. 😊

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 24, 2023

Hi @pam48, I moved your question to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/

I did this so you can connect more easily with fellow PD members like @hopeful 33250 @ceciliafdi @jrwilli1 @edroz01 @jtes @colleenl2008 @missbutterfly2be @ggopher @psvantx @pampetra and many others.

Did you talk with your doctor? How are you doing?

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 24, 2023
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@pam48

Thank you for reaching out to me. Yes, I can call today. I’ll let you know what happens. 😊

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@pam48 Were you able to set up an appointment with your doctor? What did they say?

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