How are you dealing with fatique and constipation in PD?

@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

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@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

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@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

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@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

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My husband will be 80 in April and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2023. He takes carbadopa-Levo
4 times a day. He is also on blood thinners because he had a stent prior to be diagnosed with Parkinson. He must walk with a rollator because balance problems. He has no energy and just sleeps a lot. His primary Dr or neurologist don’t seem to have an answer. Is there something he can take that will help with this problem? Thanks for your time.

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Hello @sherryallen and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. Most of us with PD do experience fatigue. I've asked that your post be moved to another PD discussion on the subject of fatigue with PD.

Before your husband's diagnosis and treatment was he having similar problems with fatigue? Often the medications for PD do cause sleepiness. Sometimes a medication called Amantadine can be prescribed for fatigue. You might want to inquire if that would be a possibility for your husband to try.

It might be good to look at his activity level. Sometimes moderate exercise can improve fatigue. Has he had any physical therapy for his balance problems? If not, you might request a referral for physical therapy.

Often a low level of depression accompanies brain disorders like PD. Has he ever been treated for depression? There is a lot to consider when looking for reasons for fatigue, especially as we age.

Please keep posting your questions and concerns. We have a lot of members who are experienced with PD and someone may be able to offer some more strategies to deal with this very real problem.

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Hello @sherryallen and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. Most of us with PD do experience fatigue. I've asked that your post be moved to another PD discussion on the subject of fatigue with PD.

Before your husband's diagnosis and treatment was he having similar problems with fatigue? Often the medications for PD do cause sleepiness. Sometimes a medication called Amantadine can be prescribed for fatigue. You might want to inquire if that would be a possibility for your husband to try.

It might be good to look at his activity level. Sometimes moderate exercise can improve fatigue. Has he had any physical therapy for his balance problems? If not, you might request a referral for physical therapy.

Often a low level of depression accompanies brain disorders like PD. Has he ever been treated for depression? There is a lot to consider when looking for reasons for fatigue, especially as we age.

Please keep posting your questions and concerns. We have a lot of members who are experienced with PD and someone may be able to offer some more strategies to deal with this very real problem.

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Hello @sherryallen and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. Most of us with PD do experience fatigue. I've asked that your post be moved to another PD discussion on the subject of fatigue with PD.

Before your husband's diagnosis and treatment was he having similar problems with fatigue? Often the medications for PD do cause sleepiness. Sometimes a medication called Amantadine can be prescribed for fatigue. You might want to inquire if that would be a possibility for your husband to try.

It might be good to look at his activity level. Sometimes moderate exercise can improve fatigue. Has he had any physical therapy for his balance problems? If not, you might request a referral for physical therapy.

Often a low level of depression accompanies brain disorders like PD. Has he ever been treated for depression? There is a lot to consider when looking for reasons for fatigue, especially as we age.

Please keep posting your questions and concerns. We have a lot of members who are experienced with PD and someone may be able to offer some more strategies to deal with this very real problem.

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