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Coconut Oil

I recently tried coconut oil to help regain my sense of smell but had terrible abdominal cramps and had to quit. Dosage was 1 ounce. Anyone else with this...

I recently tried coconut oil to help regain my sense of smell but had terrible a...

bulldogmom

•11 years ago

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My partner has had parkinsons for the last 2.1/2 years. He has shaking, pins and needles in his hands, also his eyelids are drooping

he says his head is whirring and painful whenever he bends.or moves, he takes dopamine tabs, also they have put him on anti depressants. He never feels like...

he says his head is whirring and painful whenever he bends.or moves, he takes do...

skirtybertie

•11 years ago

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does anyone have dry mouth so badly that they are up every night and always drinking water during the day

salon

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have tremors yet underactive thyroid levels are fine?

Just spoke to specialist nurse and she said my thyroid levels are fine - had recent baseline blood tests done. However she could not give me any other results...

Just spoke to specialist nurse and she said my thyroid levels are fine - had rec...

Lillly-Lou-la

•11 years ago

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NEW DRUGS TAKE FOREVER TO GET APPROVED BUT TIME DOES NOT ENSURE SAFETY, IS A REVISED MORE EFFECTIVE TESTING PROGRAM NEEDED

professor

•11 years ago

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Shortness of breath

I find it's getting hard to breath at times. I can't seen to breath deep enough and I find myself.struggling. It like having a constant chest infection..any...

I find it's getting hard to breath at times. I can't seen to breath deep enough ...

mitchdee

•11 years ago

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I had been on Xanax for anxiety for several years prior to my PD diagnosis in October 2007. In August of this year my PCP would no longer

give me Xanax .25 and put me on Ativan .5. Since then I have stress on my heart and keep having anxiety/panic attacks daily. I called my Neurologist and he...

give me Xanax .25 and put me on Ativan .5. Since then I have stress on my heart ...

harding55

•11 years ago

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I have both ET and PD Recently have developed a cough after talking a few minutes. Any suggestions on what to do?

nursepat

•11 years ago

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Would like to find a support group in South Jersey. I am 54 yo male diagnosed back in 2005. Symptoms since 2000

scromer

•11 years ago

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WOW!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01dgf1w/Trust_Me_Im_A_Doctor_Episode_1/ WATCH THIS IF YOU SUFFER WITH PD TREMOR . THIS GIVES ME HOPE :-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01dgf1w/Trust_Me_Im_A_Doctor_Episode_1/ W...

Hamish

•11 years ago

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What is considered a high dose of madopar ?

I am on 125 mg x 2 madopar 3 times a day and 0.7 mg of pramipexole 3 times a day , is the madopar considered a high dose or is there room to increase the dose...

I am on 125 mg x 2 madopar 3 times a day and 0.7 mg of pramipexole 3 times a day...

martinn1962

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have dystonia? I have dystonia in my neck and feet (causing my head to tilt to the side and my toes curling)!!

I go for Botox injections every 10 weeks but they are so expensive ($12,000 with me paying $800 co-pay)!! Does anyone have similar problems along with the PD...

I go for Botox injections every 10 weeks but they are so expensive ($12,000 with...

maidar

•11 years ago

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If tremor makes eating difficult ...

Consider the Liftware Spoon. Just saw this video for a smart spoon that cancels out much of the effects of tremor while eating. It's expensive but may be...

Consider the Liftware Spoon. Just saw this video for a smart spoon that cancels...

MichaelOM

•11 years ago

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US PARKYS ,IF WE CONTRACT/ FUND DR GILLS GDNF PROJECT PRIVATELY AS COMPANY OURSELVES as owners CAN WE CONTROL USE NOW

APOST BY JOHN PEPPER/GREY (FORUM MEMBERS)IS SURE THIS GDNF PROJECT, HAS WORKED WILL WORK ,WAS SEEKING FUNDING FOR FINAL STAGE,. APPARENTLY ITS THEE DOGZ...

APOST BY JOHN PEPPER/GREY (FORUM MEMBERS)IS SURE THIS GDNF PROJECT, HAS WORKED W...

professor

•11 years ago

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Does music start your tremors?

It will start mine. I would not mind if my tremors were in time to the music. I don't play the guitar much anymore because it's hard to keep in time for a...

It will start mine. I would not mind if my tremors were in time to the music. ...

parkinsonspistol

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have a reclining power chair, I am looking into getting one for my husband. What manufacturer? Thanks, Patti

Prayingforacure

•11 years ago

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Disability Parking, who should use it?

I have had Parkinsons Disease for about 11 years. I have severe tremors in arms, legs, and mouth. I have had a few falls. Also i have dementia and have trouble...

I have had Parkinsons Disease for about 11 years. I have severe tremors in arms,...

eh110575

•11 years ago

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Insomnia and sleep apnea

Having sleep apnea and unable to tolerate Cpap and insomnia that is getting worse over decade, is there any good sleep medicine that people with sinemet ER and...

Having sleep apnea and unable to tolerate Cpap and insomnia that is getting wors...

shstang

•11 years ago

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Why the medicine doesn't last longer than two hours?

Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of my brother. My brother has had PD for four years. Recently, the medicine he takes only last for two hours. It doesn't...

Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of my brother. My brother has had PD for fou...

hopet

•11 years ago

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The Healing Power of Dancing, Laughter and Massage in PD

I am a Health Coach and Lecturer in the Tidewater communities of Virginia Beach. I am a frequent presenter at APDA support groups and encourage Parkinsonians...

I am a Health Coach and Lecturer in the Tidewater communities of Virginia Beach....

healthdoc100

•11 years ago

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Experience with Amantadine

shall1019

•11 years ago

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Neck neck pain back of the head and pressure

Mrshertweck13

•11 years ago

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My take on Parkie:)

See I am bad enuf with only 10% of my brain functioning....can u imagine what wud happen with the rest 90% being functional? :) The world is not ready for me...

See I am bad enuf with only 10% of my brain functioning....can u imagine what wu...

SuKas

•11 years ago

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does anyone who has had dbs ever hear very soft music that is not there

salon

•11 years ago

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Symptoms almost exactly as Restless leg syndrome

I am a fellow Parkie that is suffering from symptoms almost exactly as Restless Leg Syndrome and besides the hot showers, rubdowns,advil, tylenols, there...

I am a fellow Parkie that is suffering from symptoms almost exactly as Restless ...

galmilo

•11 years ago

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Parkinsons and Pain

I was wondering whether anyone with Parkinsons had also developed sciatica. I have had Parkinsons for about 7 years and have recently developed very bad pain...

I was wondering whether anyone with Parkinsons had also developed sciatica. I ha...

Court

•11 years ago

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Requip (Ropinerole) and weight gain

I take 8mg of Requip per day. I noticed quite quickly that, slowly but surely, I was gaining weight. I did all the usual things - used a smaller plate, was...

I take 8mg of Requip per day. I noticed quite quickly that, slowly but surely, I...

Court

•11 years ago

14 Replies

What happened?? Can't get in.....latest activity on this site not coming up

ivyanne

•11 years ago

1 Reply

IF PD dopamine LOW, excess transporter proteins get dumped at cell reducing SIGNALLING, UNTIL CELL STOPS WORKING not dead maybe??

lewy bodies develop eventually on cell wall like a battery plates phosphate up when not functioning , explains unreliability of cell grafts and transplants,...

lewy bodies develop eventually on cell wall like a battery plates phosphate up ...

professor

•11 years ago

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Is it true that the next World PD Conference will be held in Portland OR?

I attended a PD support group in Eugene OR yesterday and this was announced. Any confirmation? Are there any members in this community that live in the...

I attended a PD support group in Eugene OR yesterday and this was announced. An...

etterus

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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Cure Parkinson's

All posts for October 2013

Coconut Oil

My partner has had parkinsons for the last 2.1/2 years. He has shaking, pins and needles in his hands, also his eyelids are drooping

does anyone have dry mouth so badly that they are up every night and always drinking water during the day

Does anyone else have tremors yet underactive thyroid levels are fine?

NEW DRUGS TAKE FOREVER TO GET APPROVED BUT TIME DOES NOT ENSURE SAFETY, IS A REVISED MORE EFFECTIVE TESTING PROGRAM NEEDED

Shortness of breath

I had been on Xanax for anxiety for several years prior to my PD diagnosis in October 2007. In August of this year my PCP would no longer

I have both ET and PD Recently have developed a cough after talking a few minutes. Any suggestions on what to do?

Would like to find a support group in South Jersey. I am 54 yo male diagnosed back in 2005. Symptoms since 2000

WOW!!!

What is considered a high dose of madopar ?

Does anyone have dystonia? I have dystonia in my neck and feet (causing my head to tilt to the side and my toes curling)!!

If tremor makes eating difficult ...

US PARKYS ,IF WE CONTRACT/ FUND DR GILLS GDNF PROJECT PRIVATELY AS COMPANY OURSELVES as owners CAN WE CONTROL USE NOW

Does music start your tremors?

Does anyone have a reclining power chair, I am looking into getting one for my husband. What manufacturer? Thanks, Patti

Disability Parking, who should use it?

Insomnia and sleep apnea

Why the medicine doesn't last longer than two hours?

The Healing Power of Dancing, Laughter and Massage in PD

Experience with Amantadine

Neck neck pain back of the head and pressure

My take on Parkie:)

does anyone who has had dbs ever hear very soft music that is not there

Symptoms almost exactly as Restless leg syndrome

Parkinsons and Pain

Requip (Ropinerole) and weight gain

What happened?? Can't get in.....latest activity on this site not coming up

IF PD dopamine LOW, excess transporter proteins get dumped at cell reducing SIGNALLING, UNTIL CELL STOPS WORKING not dead maybe??

Is it true that the next World PD Conference will be held in Portland OR?

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