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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273484/

Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 25, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628239/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 20, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160183/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 16, 2017

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160194/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273507/

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....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/129334/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273502/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/231769/

Discussion: Acid Reflux with Parkinsons

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 1, 2018

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243221/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Feb 22 5:47pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006935/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

stumbling and bumbling around the house(almost falling down 5+ times/day), inability to sit straight (weak or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261964/

Discussion: Parkinson's plus Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Mar 19 12:50pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840408/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633556/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634971/

Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863862/

Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 21, 2023

My neurologist recommended probiotics because it's important to have a healthy gut. Some strains are better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069405/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 17, 2024

Hi Teresa thank you for your reply and yes I have taken medication for the disease,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066772/

Discussion: Possible Parkinson’s Disease Misdiagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 12, 2024

My 83 yr old wife lives with Parkinson's. Her central issue is constipation with spasms that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627683/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

I have recently been diagnosed with MSA-C. I was previously diagnosed with Parkinson's. Some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197490/

Discussion: Parkinson's plus Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Feb 9, 2020

My husband with Parkinson also has the same constipation problem. He walks almost everyday for 50...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634106/

Discussion: Bad constipation with Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 9, 2021

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