Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi
Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with Parkinson's or caring for someone with Parkinson's. Let's learn from each other and share stories about living well with Parkinson's, coping with the bumps and offering tips.
Chances are you'll to be greeted by fellow member and volunteer patient Mentor, Teresa (@hopeful33250), when you post to this group.
We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group.
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Hello @cheryllynn1003, Welcome to Connect. The manufacturer's website has a list of programs to help along with some other resources that might be helpful - https://crexonthcp.com/support/. Drugs.com also has some information on help with the costs - https://www.drugs.com/price-guide/crexont.
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3 ReactionsIs there an organization that helps pay for Crexont 52. 5 mg/210 mg?
Hi! I am 74-years-old and live in California's Central Valley. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2023, but I had symptoms for two or three years prior to that. I get most of my healthcare needs met by a wonderful team at Stanford, which is three hours away. But now we are all facing Medicare cuts for video (telehealth) appointments. Medicare will no longer pay for the visits, which I have depended on for many years. I have a choice. I can pay out-of-pocket for my appointments or lose my medical team. This morning I will pay $255 to talk to my neurologist. This is not the answer. I would like to hear about how other patients with Parkinson's are handling this.
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2 Reactions@rhona how long after the 2nd infusion did you start to feel better? My hematologist is surprised one week after my infusion and I still feel great fatigue.
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1 Reaction@js2022 I had to have 2 infusions before I felt better. My ferritin was 4.
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3 Reactions@agusti It was good hearing from you again. I am sorry to hear that you are resistant to physical therapy. Exercise combined with medication really is a great way to delay the progression of the disorder. Here is a link to an article about the benefits of exercise. I hope you can translate it:
medication:https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/can-exercise-help-people-with-parkinsons
From my personal experience, I know that exercise and physical therapy have been very beneficial. I wish you well as you journey with this disorder.
Hello @dharma51 and welcome! I'm glad to hear that you are getting good medical services where you are located.
As this is your first post, please share, as you would like to, something about your journey with PD. For example, how long ago were you diagnosed; what symptoms led to the diagnosis; have medications or physical therapy helped?
Hi - thanks for adding me to the group. I’m 74 and it’s almost a year since I’ve been diagnosed officially. I live in the Isle of Man and feel that services that have been provided so far have been excellent.
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Qué tal Teresa? Te agradezco que hayas podido contestar. Ya sabes que la gente de PI se emociona con detalles como este. Sí, claro que tomo medicamentos, Contienen levodopa, carbidopa y yoligapona. Y sí. Al principio ayudaron bastante con los síntomas. Por ejemplo, en el movimiento. Pero, sinceramente, en la actualidad dudo que hagan ningún efecto. Continuaré tomándolos, al menos hasta febrero (es cuando tengo que ver a la neuróloga) De echo, creo que la levodopa, con el tiempo satura al cuerpo y su efecto es inv¡erso. No sé. hay que esperar. See and wait. No entiendo cómo es posible, como decia un compañero de foro, que hayan necesitado 10 años para diagnosticar. (?) En mi caso, desde el primer día que me caí en la calle. al cabo de un mes ya tuve diagnóstico. PARKINSON me dijo la doctora. Recuerdo la poca gracia que me hizo. Y esto fué hace 17 meses. Y seguimos rabiosamente alzados. No hay otra actitud. Y tomarlo todo con buen humor, aunque resulte difícil. E intentar comprender a los familiares que no comprenden.
Quiero pensar que el Parkinson no me limita, sino que únicamente molesta. Ahora mismo, el último síntoma que he padecido es el de ruidos en la cabeza, mareos, alucinaciones, equilibrio difícil, oir voces.
Todo ello con falta de sueño. (3/4 horas al día). Y gracias, muchas gracias, pero no. No voy a hacer physical therapy. No he hecho nunca y no voy a empezar ahora. Y menos después de perder 20 Kg el último año. Ah! Se me olvidaba, Yo todavía fumo. No me riñas. ¡Alguna pequeña satisfacción hemos de tener!
El otro día empecé a escribir. "Memorias de un enfermo de Parkinson". Escribir y leer es bueno para la enfermedad. Màximo si, de momento, no tengo problemas motores.
Te dejo ya. Saluda de mi parte a todos los amigos parkinsonianos Un abrazo.
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1 ReactionHello @agusti,
I am glad to read your post (it was easily translated into English). I am sorry to hear that Parkinson's has created so many limitations. I am wondering if you have begun any medications? If so, have the medicines helped any of your symptoms?
Exercise is an important way to stay more active. Has your doctor suggested physical therapy? If you would like to exercise at home, here is a link to some YouTube videos that might help keep you limber and more active. https://www.youtube.com/results.
What are your most difficult symptoms now?
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