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My mouth and cheeks twitch and I have a pulsating feeling in my body. Does anyone else with pd have this problem

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My tongue on occasion and my arm "pulsates" all the time. Other symptoms, but not a problem.

You wrote:

"I was dx with pd a year ago I take sinemet 25/100 5 times a day. Working good so far"

Why did you elect to take meds so soon after dx?

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Dr advised me to try it

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Dr prescribed the med

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alanrob

i also get very similar symptoms,does the pulsating sensation feel like palpitations?

in reply to alanrob

Yes but all over body

in reply to alanrob

It feels like buzzing.

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soup

I am sure you realise that your medications need to be reviewed regularly and this might be a sign that such a review is due. Be ready to answer the questions about when this occurs, how long after you have taken your meds and how long before the next one is due.

in reply to soup

I've had the pulsating feeling for 8 years before I started on the meds Drs didn't know what it was

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PatV

How old are you ? Do you take other meds like for anxiety? Be sure you have all meds reviewed by your pharmacist for cross indications.

in reply to PatV

I am 78. No med for anxiety

in reply to PatV

78

. I had the pulsating feeling for many years twitching in my face started a month or two before the start of meds. Also had both hands tremors. Slow movement in walking

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PatV

I only asked because some medications cause the jaw to twitch. Sounds like PD to me -- so many variations!

in reply to PatV

My face was twitching before I started on sinemet. I started on 1/2tablet 3t a day to begin with, then the dr increased so now I am on 5 a da

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