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Neupro patch
I have been on sinemet (generic) for a month. One pill a day. The only side effect is stomach upset and head feels like cotton...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Jan 2, 2018
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Balance problems caused by pain patch
My husband was diagnosed with PD in early 2023, but we think he's had it for 7 years but doctors kept saying other things. Now...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Feb 15, 2024
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Sleep Disorders & Parkinson's Video
Hello @chrisj2491 @denie57 @johnjames @trouble4343 @ggopher @tntredhead @aperob @caryp43 @burgle @macbeth @knightkris @mariemarie @pjsammy During our discussion about Mood Disorders and Parkinson's some of our...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Sep 28, 2017
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How Do I Cope with the Holidays If I Have Parkinson's?
A a resident of Michigan, I have found many great programs offered by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation (MPF). There are exercise programs (offered on YouTube),...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: May 6, 2024
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Hyperhidrosis and temperature dysregulation
I am 73; diagnosis of PD 03/2018 and on carbi/levo 25 tid since then. I am doing well. My MDS says I have objectively improved...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
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Brain mutation without a definitive diagnosis
For a lack of a definitive diagnosis, my wife was diagnosed with Dementia & Parkinson. However there was no evidence of these diseases on the...
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Last active: Mar 18, 2022
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Getting help for my son
My son was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 42. He is now 48. He and his wife have 5 children. I found out...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Mar 25, 2023
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Rock Climbing for Parkinson's helps delay/improve symptoms
Last week I saw a clip of a Today Show that my daughter sent me about rock climbing and Parkinson's. I attach that at the...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Oct 16, 2024
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Our journey w/DBS for Parkinson's
After about a year's worth of discussion and consideration, my husband, Walt, had his first Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure 4 days ago. We'd like...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Oct 6, 2023