Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

25,550 members • 26,870 posts

All posts for May 2013

ON THE MOVE - ISSUE 5

Okay, it may seem a long way off but the editorial deadline for the next issue is 30th of June. And the central theme for the issue is CREATIVITY! We want...

Okay, it may seem a long way off but the editorial deadline for the next issue i...

JonStamford

•11 years ago

2 Replies

A day in my life

I wake often during the night and early morning but now it is time to arise. I can barely remove myself from the bed - the pain is excruciating. My joints are...

I wake often during the night and early morning but now it is time to arise. I ...

cathi

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Is it wise to cycle after DBS?

I'm in a dilemma here; I have a friend who has had DBS and wants to cycle. He bought a two wheel bicycle after a test run on an unused car park where he was...

I'm in a dilemma here; I have a friend who has had DBS and wants to cycle. He ...

Norton1

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

North African adventure

Day 1 arrived at our holiday destination in Tunisia at 5am after the bus journey from hell. Not for us the comfy air conditioned coach. Instead a dozen of us...

Day 1 arrived at our holiday destination in Tunisia at 5am after the bus journey...

parkie-Al

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Insomnia and Depression Getting You Down?

I was having problems with insomnia, with anxiety and depression. I was getting The Shakes every morning. In other words, I was a mess. My neurologist more or...

I was having problems with insomnia, with anxiety and depression. I was getting ...

Joealt

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Why do very few doctors prescribe a monotherapy of an MAO-b inhibitor, instead of immediately prescribing levodopa medication?

MAO-b inhibitors are capable of slowing down the progression of Pd. No other type of medication can, to the best of my knowledge, achieve this. As a...

MAO-b inhibitors are capable of slowing down the progression of Pd. No other typ...

JohnPepper

•11 years ago

97 Replies

How many Parkinson's patients know that the conscious brain has no problem getting the body to do what is needed. ie: Walking, Writing!

Parkinson's Disease affects movements, which are controlled by the subconscious part of the brain. Walking , bringing food to the mouth, writing, throwing a...

Parkinson's Disease affects movements, which are controlled by the subconscious ...

JohnPepper

•11 years ago

20 Replies

How many Pd patients know that energetic walking can REVERSE PARKINSON'S DISEASE? Refer to 1st World Parkinson's Congress held in Washington

Why is the medical profession, generally, not telling us about this?

JohnPepper

•11 years ago

85 Replies

"Sleeping single in a double bed" Do you sleep in a different bed than your spouse?

My legs have been doing the jitterbug, the hustle and a marathon at night. Drugs help some but I seem to get better sleep when sleeping alone. How would you...

My legs have been doing the jitterbug, the hustle and a marathon at night. Drugs...

4809cats

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Science News new finding!!

May 10, 2013 — Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have used tiny doses of a leukemia drug to halt accumulation of toxic proteins linked to...

May 10, 2013 — Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have used tin...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

I read about people using vibration to help with circulation and was wondering about taking that one step further to a .

whole body machine. Anyone looked into that? They come in various prices and power. I am going to try to talk to some physcal thearpy people. Any thoughts...

whole body machine. Anyone looked into that? They come in various prices and p...

cjsg

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone heard of this doctor in Boca Raton treating neurological disorders?

Iwith the use of an approved drug but administered unconventionally? Is he treating PWPD?

Iwith the use of an approved drug but administered unconventionally? Is he trea...

cathi

•11 years ago

6 Replies

throwing things

i tend to throw thigns down instead of putting them down (my distance throws are gettign better) iT dirves my partner MAD BUT I THINK iT IS THE PSP LOL...

i tend to throw thigns down instead of putting them down (my distance throws are...

jillannf6

•11 years ago

4 Replies

has anyone had a problem with getting shortness of breath when you over exert yourself --- i cant walk 3 blocks without getting winded

but i do have to stop and beath in my noes and out the mouth to regain myself but i do not get chest pains my doc is sending me for a sleep study and other...

but i do have to stop and beath in my noes and out the mouth to regain myself bu...

shrekie

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Why is nobody wondering why GDNF has disappeared off the face of the eath. The first trial in 1993 proved highly effective on all 7 people?

We waited ten years before two more tests were carried out. Why? Thise tests proved totally ineffective. Why? What is going on here?

We waited ten years before two more tests were carried out. Why? Thise tests pro...

JohnPepper

•11 years ago

84 Replies

Anyone having s problem getting food to the mouth and keeping it in there?

I dont seem to have control of my lips and food won't stay in. Becoming embarassing... I've noticed msny signs of progression with the PD this year... slurred...

I dont seem to have control of my lips and food won't stay in. Becoming embaras...

ivyanne

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone had difficulty getting off Klonopin (taken for restless legs?)

shall1019

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Parkinson group

I live in an assisted living residence ( since Nov. 2012) I which there are a many PD residents. Is it a good idea to have a "club" of these PD residences or...

I live in an assisted living residence ( since Nov. 2012) I which there are a m...

gettome

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Follow up with Survey Responses

Hello to all who participated in the survey of Beat Parkinson's project entered for the Broadcom Masters 2013. Through the 75 responses, I have noted that a...

Hello to all who participated in the survey of Beat Parkinson's project entered ...

BeatParkinsons

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Women with Parkinson's DIsease should not carry purses!

I am sure there will be a law soon that will prohibit woman with PD to carry a purse. I have been "BOOO'd in the grocery store more than once. You know that...

I am sure there will be a law soon that will prohibit woman with PD to carry a p...

Koko

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Beat Parkinson's!

Hi, my name is Jennifer Yao and I attend Rancho Middle School in Irvine, CA. I'm currently conducting a science fair research project that concerns Parkinson's...

Hi, my name is Jennifer Yao and I attend Rancho Middle School in Irvine, CA. I'm...

BeatParkinsons

•11 years ago

32 Replies

heart problems

does anyone have any advice,i had a heart stent fitted 2 months ago and i,m on medication,in the past few days i,v had palpatations especially today,they were...

does anyone have any advice,i had a heart stent fitted 2 months ago and i,m on m...

alanrob

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Constipation Considerations

Lovely topic, I know. But a common concern amongst us parkies, especially those of us who are heavily medicated. I've been having trouble with constipation for...

Lovely topic, I know. But a common concern amongst us parkies, especially those ...

MichaelOM

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Has anyone tried a. Vibration plate, power plate to get cells/circulation moving?

hilarypeta

•11 years ago

7 Replies

i need to hear from people who have had dbs i am considering it i am scared but need relief from my symptoms my sister had it .

salon

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Does anyone have suggestions for managing pain and fatigue that occur when the relative humidity is high?

jbean

•11 years ago

1 Reply

ANYONE KNOW OF A DR. OR DENTIST WORKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TMJ AND PD IN THE BALTIMORE- WASHINGTON AREA?

matcon

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Everything is far to fast!

Each day I find the world getting faster and faster am I alone? While shopping for bread and a few other things, the clerk questions me if I'm zoning out! The...

Each day I find the world getting faster and faster am I alone? While shopping f...

doggie

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Sciatica

I have recently had a bad attack of sciatica and a couple of people with Parkinsons have said they also get attacks. I was wondering whether anyone on the...

I have recently had a bad attack of sciatica and a couple of people with Parkins...

Court

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Has anyuone had any experience with glutathione therapy?

ldq1997

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for May 2013

ON THE MOVE - ISSUE 5

A day in my life

Is it wise to cycle after DBS?

North African adventure

Insomnia and Depression Getting You Down?

Why do very few doctors prescribe a monotherapy of an MAO-b inhibitor, instead of immediately prescribing levodopa medication?

How many Parkinson's patients know that the conscious brain has no problem getting the body to do what is needed. ie: Walking, Writing!

How many Pd patients know that energetic walking can REVERSE PARKINSON'S DISEASE? Refer to 1st World Parkinson's Congress held in Washington

"Sleeping single in a double bed" Do you sleep in a different bed than your spouse?

Science News new finding!!

I read about people using vibration to help with circulation and was wondering about taking that one step further to a .

Has anyone heard of this doctor in Boca Raton treating neurological disorders?

throwing things

has anyone had a problem with getting shortness of breath when you over exert yourself --- i cant walk 3 blocks without getting winded

Why is nobody wondering why GDNF has disappeared off the face of the eath. The first trial in 1993 proved highly effective on all 7 people?

Anyone having s problem getting food to the mouth and keeping it in there?

Has anyone had difficulty getting off Klonopin (taken for restless legs?)

Parkinson group

Follow up with Survey Responses

Women with Parkinson's DIsease should not carry purses!

Beat Parkinson's!

heart problems

Constipation Considerations

Has anyone tried a. Vibration plate, power plate to get cells/circulation moving?

i need to hear from people who have had dbs i am considering it i am scared but need relief from my symptoms my sister had it .

Does anyone have suggestions for managing pain and fatigue that occur when the relative humidity is high?

ANYONE KNOW OF A DR. OR DENTIST WORKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TMJ AND PD IN THE BALTIMORE- WASHINGTON AREA?

Everything is far to fast!

Sciatica

Has anyuone had any experience with glutathione therapy?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

In your adult life, have you ever had a Helicobacter pylori infection?

Topics

Archive