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There have been many questions about meds and treatments for PD

Here is a link for a webinar on treatments and meds next week....

wifeofparky

•12 years ago

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Occular Tremors

Now I know why I have so much trouble tracking lines on the computer! One thing I have found is to use spaces between comments that are longer than 3-4 lines....

Now I know why I have so much trouble tracking lines on the computer! One thing...

Susie01

•12 years ago

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She bangs on, the drum that is!

I bought my own kit, 'skins' I am told if I want to be cool. Spent £80 and feel like a kid with a new bike!I am practicing everyday and improving. My aim to...

I bought my own kit, 'skins' I am told if I want to be cool. Spent £80 and feel ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Visit to Parkinsons Physiotherapist

I went to see my physiotherapist yesterday, something I was not really looking forward. However, my score for most tests had improved slightly so was really...

I went to see my physiotherapist yesterday, something I was not really looking f...

Court

•12 years ago

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Morning coughing and gagging?

I often wake up up in the morning, with an empty stomach, and start coughing, (I do also have severe allergies), but I feel like I am gong to vomit. Like dry...

I often wake up up in the morning, with an empty stomach, and start coughing, (I...

JanellenGrimaldi

•12 years ago

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"The Taste of You"

The taste of you lingers, your kiss still wet upon my lips. Our passionate goodbye, as you head on out the door. My body tingles. I close my...

The taste of you lingers, your kiss still wet upon my lips. Our passionate...

jupiterjane

•12 years ago

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The way to a patients head is through there stomach

Stress Weakens the Blood-Brain Barrier-Study Stress can dramatically increase the ability of chemicals to pass through the blood-brain barrier , the...

Stress Weakens the Blood-Brain Barrier-Study Stress can dramatically increa...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Revolutionary New Treatment For Parkinson's

Looks interesting: http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16206933

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New Treatment News

Has anyone just seen the news on Sky ( uk ) regarding the new trials regarding injecting into the brain, wow its really positive stuff.

Has anyone just seen the news on Sky ( uk ) regarding the new trials regarding i...

Bambi

•12 years ago

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My feet are swollen is this a sympton?

Crosshalls

•12 years ago

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Problems experienced while on Requip XL?

I tak 6mg of Requip daily and thought I did not have any problems with this. However, I am now wondering whether cramps, etc. in my lower legs, etc. can be...

I tak 6mg of Requip daily and thought I did not have any problems with this. How...

Court

•12 years ago

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Questions on 23and me

I have noticed in several responses,from others of our group, that the 23and me program is referred to as "free" to participants. In small print, in several...

I have noticed in several responses,from others of our group, that the 23and me ...

ronn

•12 years ago

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RLS

I have noticed alot of people are asking questions about RLS. It reminded me of an article I read in the newspaper a couple of years ago. The article said to...

I have noticed alot of people are asking questions about RLS. It reminded me of ...

Boots1

•12 years ago

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The State of the Science of PD Research

http://spittoon.23andme.com/2012/04/09/the-state-of-the-science-of-parkinsons-research/ Interesting blog from the scientists on the front line :)

http://spittoon.23andme.com/2012/04/09/the-state-of-the-science-of-parkinsons-re...

Beachdog

•12 years ago

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On being a Parkie patient

I don't mind being called a "patient" because it simply means that, (as with any illness), we need to be PATIENT. Not only with the doctors, and in the...

I don't mind being called a "patient" because it simply means that, (as with a...

JanellenGrimaldi

•12 years ago

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What to bring to your next neurologist appointment:

Thought this could be helpful: http://blog.michaeljfox.org/2012/02/what-to-bring-to-your-next-neurologist-appointment/

Thought this could be helpful: http://blog.michaeljfox.org/2012/02/what-to-br...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I'm on the max. dosage of Requip 24 mg how tough is it being weaned off of it?

lanep-since03

•12 years ago

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Zelapar--is any one taking it? Comparison between Zelapar and Azilect?

WHen I was diagnosed with PD, the Neuro put me on a low dose of Requip and zelapar. I noticed a change right away- like I could move, had my balance back and...

WHen I was diagnosed with PD, the Neuro put me on a low dose of Requip and zelap...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Non Motor Symptoms - help us by completing a new survey

As always at CPT, we are seeking to gain a better understanding of your experiences with Parkinson’s. We have developed a survey about how Non-Motor Symptoms...

As always at CPT, we are seeking to gain a better understanding of your experien...

CPT_Helen

Partner•12 years ago

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But you don't look sick!

I receive regular posts from a site called Get Healthy or Die Trying. Today's was But You Don't Look Sick and asked the question 'What do you appreciate most...

I receive regular posts from a site called Get Healthy or Die Trying. Today's wa...

Court

•12 years ago

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As a caregiver to husband who has PD with Dementia, how do you handle him saying things that aren't correct?

Correct him or go along with what he is saying? He thinks he still works and has jobs to do and people to call on phone. He has tried calling people back who...

Correct him or go along with what he is saying? He thinks he still works and ha...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Stomach pain

My father is 78 and has had PD since 2000. His biggest complaint is his stomach, and he feels ill every single day, and doesn't feel like doing anything. The...

My father is 78 and has had PD since 2000. His biggest complaint is his stomach...

Maryt1967

•12 years ago

25 Replies

23andme - an update on LRRK2

Recently, Todd Sherer, CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), Brian Fiske, vice president of research programs at MJFF, and Emily Drabant, 23andMe’s...

Recently, Todd Sherer, CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), Brian Fiske,...

CPT_Helen

Partner•12 years ago

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My DBS Story

How did it go? I'll tell you... After a 20 hour drive, we pulled in to Phoenix in time for my MRI. We thought, since we were about an hour early we'd...

How did it go? I'll tell you... After a 20 hour drive, we pulled in to P...

SherriW

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Carers suffer from Parkinson's too!

Hi, you all probably know of my husband, Drew410, on this site. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's before we met and told me this at the very beginning of our...

Hi, you all probably know of my husband, Drew410, on this site. He was diagnose...

ElaineMay

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Bali, ready or not, here I come

The most exciting thing is happening to me in July, I am going to Bali on a yoga retreat (with the FULL blessing of my doctors). This is the trip of a life...

The most exciting thing is happening to me in July, I am going to Bali on a yoga...

Sadiesadie

•12 years ago

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What the.............

I am feeling overwhelmed at the moment. I was diagnosed with PD over 30 yrs ago at the old age of 29. I remember going to my first support group and thinking...

I am feeling overwhelmed at the moment. I was diagnosed with PD over 30 yrs ago ...

dbiker2

•12 years ago

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Azilect

My husband was recently diagnosed at age 52 with PD. The doctor put him on Azilect. He hasn't really noticed a change in his tremors. Now whenever he carries...

My husband was recently diagnosed at age 52 with PD. The doctor put him on Azile...

LynnBabb

•12 years ago

12 Replies

You might liike to read this

Went to my GP today because my meds are making me cold shortness of breath and cramping under ribs she said it could be sytoms of Serotonin toxicidty. She has...

Went to my GP today because my meds are making me cold shortness of breath and c...

joss

•12 years ago

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Further to my question regarding 23andMe

Quite a few people replied to my question about the 23andMe saliva test and I was wondering whether anyone could shed some light on how to get to grips with...

Quite a few people replied to my question about the 23andMe saliva test and I wa...

Court

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for April 2012

There have been many questions about meds and treatments for PD

Occular Tremors

She bangs on, the drum that is!

Visit to Parkinsons Physiotherapist

Morning coughing and gagging?

"The Taste of You"

The way to a patients head is through there stomach

Revolutionary New Treatment For Parkinson's

New Treatment News

My feet are swollen is this a sympton?

Problems experienced while on Requip XL?

Questions on 23and me

RLS

The State of the Science of PD Research

On being a Parkie patient

What to bring to your next neurologist appointment:

I'm on the max. dosage of Requip 24 mg how tough is it being weaned off of it?

Zelapar--is any one taking it? Comparison between Zelapar and Azilect?

Non Motor Symptoms - help us by completing a new survey

But you don't look sick!

As a caregiver to husband who has PD with Dementia, how do you handle him saying things that aren't correct?

Stomach pain

23andme - an update on LRRK2

My DBS Story

Carers suffer from Parkinson's too!

Bali, ready or not, here I come

What the.............

Azilect

You might liike to read this

Further to my question regarding 23andMe

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