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@cheryllynn1003ky Constipation is a real problem for PD patients. I hope that you have mentioned this...

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

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Posted: 12 hours ago

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

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Posted: Aug 25, 2019

@hopeful33250 big time constipation,just alot of big rocks close to retrum, i wipe and feel the,...

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

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Posted: 1 day ago

Hello 65 year old male and recently diagnosed with pd- always healthy and happy and full...

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

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Posted: Feb 23 12:04pm

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

I’m Mark. Have PD since ‘08. I have balance, gait, sleep issues, constipation, and throat mucus,...

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

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Posted: Feb 24 9:40pm

@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?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2017

@avery17 Hello Mark and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect, I appreciate the...

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

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Posted: Feb 25 4:39am

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, 2025

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?

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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

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Posted: Feb 4, 2021

Hi @spower112000liverpoo - I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this problem three times per...

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Discussion: Does anyone have a quick fix for this. I have it 3 times a day after

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Posted: Oct 16, 2025

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

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Posted: Dec 27, 2019

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

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019

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?

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Posted: Jul 31, 2025

@chrissymc Hi Chris, isn’t it amazing how every condition one has had in the past seems...

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Discussion: Anyone else learned had PD after anxiety, depression, panic attacks?

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Posted: Feb 8 10:44pm

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?

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Posted: Sep 14, 2025

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

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Discussion: Acid Reflux with Parkinsons

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Posted: Dec 1, 2018

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?

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Posted: Sep 21, 2025

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?

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Posted: Jan 30, 2024

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