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Hi @susan62 You are certainly not going crazy. Constipation is certainly part of Parkinson's. It is...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 25, 2019

Slowed motor skills, constipation, shuffling when I walked, right wrist twisted sporadically

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Discussion: Looking Back - What Were Your Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's?

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Posted: Jul 15 2:54pm

Actually, constipation is one of the symptoms that is ongoing. Of course, medication can add to...

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Discussion: Do you notice constipation as a side effect of Parkinson's meds?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 14 7:15pm

Hello @telios and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm so glad that you joined this discussion...

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Discussion: Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi

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Posted: Aug 20, 2021

@gulfer Fatigue and constipation are certain part of the PD symptoms. Keeping hydrated is important -...

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Discussion: How are you dealing with fatigue and constipation in PD?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 16, 2017

Hello @diparvij2359, and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect. Many with PD do...

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Discussion: Do you notice constipation as a side effect of Parkinson's meds?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 21 5:09am

I recently read an article about a dr. who recommended eating two Kiwi fruits every day...

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Discussion: How are you dealing with fatigue and constipation in PD?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 31 12:33pm

Hi all: I received some information about constipation and the use of OTC laxatives from a...

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Discussion: How are you dealing with fatigue and constipation in PD?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 18, 2017

I have Parkinson's and tried everything for constipation. After nothing seemd to help, I soaked raisins...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Feb 4, 2021

1. Ignorance. 2. I am on carbidopa levodopa. 3. No. 4. Solved constipation by week one....

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Discussion: Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Apr 12, 2019

Hello @susan62 and @oronogo I have found that warm foods/liquids work much better for constipation than...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 27, 2019

@susan62 I certainly agree with that, 😢 If you can find the link and post it...

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Discussion: Acid Reflux with Parkinsons

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 1, 2018

My husband takes amantadine in addition to his Sinemet for energy. Also we started on Merentine...

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Discussion: How are you dealing with fatigue and constipation in PD?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Hello @tachimp and welcome to the Parkinson's discussion group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I so understand...

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Discussion: What were your symptoms at first and whom did you see?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

I think that's pretty much a given. Try asking that on "myparkinsonsteam" where it's a constant...

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Discussion: Do you notice constipation as a side effect of Parkinson's meds?

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Posted: Sep 13 11:21am

Hello All: The Davis Phinney Foundation is active in education and research for Parkinson's patients. On...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

@telios Hello Phil, Good to hear from you again. I'm sorry to hear that your wife...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

I had trouble swallowing until the GI doctor did a endoscopy and found that I have...

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Discussion: Suggestions for Parkinson's diet with choking issues?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Feb 22 5:47pm

I was given a constipation recipe by the head of the neuroscience department of the McGovern...

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Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 21, 2023

My husband who died at 80 with Parkinson's already ha REM sleep disorder at 20. He...

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Discussion: Looking Back - What Were Your Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 14 3:27pm

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