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I dont have a diagnosis of parkinsons just trying to make sense of some of my symptoms. At times i feel like my feet dont walk the way i would like them to,...

I dont have a diagnosis of parkinsons just trying to make sense of some of my sy...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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Have anyone heard of Gait-Aid to improve the walking condition?

This working assistant and device seems helpful to improve the walking condition. I appreciate all of your inputs and suggestions. It is kind of expensive and...

This working assistant and device seems helpful to improve the walking condition...

hopet

•10 years ago

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DennisRainey

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have problems with tingling and numbness in their toes? Also, is there anyone who has trouble with their limbs going to sleep?

Babygirl

•10 years ago

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Anyone for tennis?

I haven't picked up a tennis racket for about 30 years, but this year I am going to. Spurred on by my seemingly unaltered eye/hand/ball co-ordination ( or puck...

I haven't picked up a tennis racket for about 30 years, but this year I am going...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

The Bowen Therapy

I realise that this question has been raised before, but I am thinking about starting the Bowen Therapy. Before I do so, I would be grateful for any comments,...

I realise that this question has been raised before, but I am thinking about sta...

Court

•10 years ago

5 Replies

So I am new to this forum..I am 59 and was diagnosed in 2011 with PD. I am now on disability from a 30+ years as an oncology RN.

I take Sinemet 100/25 2tabs q4 hrs which makes me nauseous and sleepy. I have tried holding a dose if I'm at home then I have difficulty with my balance and...

I take Sinemet 100/25 2tabs q4 hrs which makes me nauseous and sleepy. I have tr...

Annie11

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Been over a month now diagnosed

So I've had just over a month of knowing I have parkinsons at age 44 I started taking a half a pill of carbidopa-levodopa and now I'm at 3 a day and my...

So I've had just over a month of knowing I have parkinsons at age 44 I started t...

Billynh

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Helping or not helping ?

I used to belong to an organisation that I thought helped people with PD. Last month I visited some-one in hospital with permission from there son. The same...

I used to belong to an organisation that I thought helped people with PD. Last m...

pingopenguin

•10 years ago

8 Replies

I am just wondering if any of the South African members with PD maybe were in the Northern Cape (Sishen, Kathu, Kuruman) in the sixties?

Anid

•10 years ago

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Is anyone else aware that folic acid has a remarkable affect on Pd?

I am passing on information received from 'Norton', which is very enlightening. I have been taking folic acid for many years. it costs very little and is...

I am passing on information received from 'Norton', which is very enlightening. ...

JohnPepper

•10 years ago

60 Replies

As a new user of Medicare (start 3/1), any problems with PD meds in prescription plans formularies??

PDbedamned

•10 years ago

7 Replies

It's my health, my body...why is it that my opinion does not count? I am angry, frustrated and feeling helpless!

I was diagnoised just over 10 years ago and fought taking any meds for some time, untl my ablility to function was greatly impaired, which in turn greatly...

I was diagnoised just over 10 years ago and fought taking any meds for some tim...

Sedona

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Does tobacco smoke aggravate your PD symptoms?

During my pipe-smoking days I had noticed that my PD symptoms immediately but temporarily worsen. I thought is was the nicotine, but I tried nicotine gum and...

During my pipe-smoking days I had noticed that my PD symptoms immediately but t...

DeanGreen

•10 years ago

9 Replies

My husband has problemswith swallowing. Sometimes he throat constricts, his tongue and lips swell. Are these two connected with PD?

Bernstar

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Hi, has Azilect (rasagiline) stopped the tremors for anyone?

Ivette310

•10 years ago

10 Replies

ON THE MOVE (Issue 7) available for free download http://www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/Sites/Parkinsons-Movement/News/valentines-special

Parkinson's takes a toll on relationships. Often it's tougher for a wife or husband than for the person with Parkinson's, unexpectedly forced into the role of...

Parkinson's takes a toll on relationships. Often it's tougher for a wife or husb...

JonStamford

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Have never taken medicine, dx 7 yrs ago. Looking for a natural mao-b inhibitor.

DS310

•10 years ago

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Dx 7 yrs ago, chose the alternative approach. Probably slowed down the progression but have been unable to stop tremors. Considering azilect

DS310

•10 years ago

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Parkinson's disease vs parkinson's symptoms, what is the difference? Does treatment differ?

I have always wondered about my diagnosis and though it has taken years, I have finally accepted it, now again, I am questioning it. I was diagnosed with pd...

I have always wondered about my diagnosis and though it has taken years, I have...

Sedona

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Take part in our next webinar!

Our next webinar is entitled ‘Tips and Tricks’ and we would like to hear from you. When you live with Parkinson's, you quickly become an expert in finding...

Our next webinar is entitled ‘Tips and Tricks’ and we would like to hear from yo...

CPT_Helen

Partner•10 years ago

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How might the care from a regular neurologist differ from one that specializes in parkinson's disease or movement disorders?

I have seen suggestions from people in this group that it's important to find a neurologist that specializes in movement disorders, could you please explain...

I have seen suggestions from people in this group that it's important to find a ...

Sedona

•10 years ago

14 Replies

My husband takes 4 x 25mg of co-beneldopa and has just been put on Requip x1 a day, as it says do not drive or use machinery

My husband has to drive to get to work and back, would it be okay to take this Requip before he goes to bed?

My husband has to drive to get to work and back, would it be okay to take this R...

ALDI

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Why the public perception of Parkinson's disease is so important

The public image of an illness or condition has important consequences for fundraising. The success of fundraising, in turn, has implications for research....

The public image of an illness or condition has important consequences for fundr...

CPT_Helen

Partner•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi, has anyone tried any natural mao-b inhibitors like kava, ayuhuasca, etc.?

DS310

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Need help choosing a new neurologist.

I am devastated, my neurologist retired! I had been seeing her for over 10 years, shortly after my diagnosis and really felt comfortable with her. She listened...

I am devastated, my neurologist retired! I had been seeing her for over 10 years...

Sedona

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Will I get Parkinson's cause my grandad had it my mum also has Parkinson's and m.s I also have raynauds ,carpal tunnel and other issues

The past 6 months I have had shaking in jaw ,hands and legs my eye sight has also started to mess up have dry mouth and eye most the time and am depressed most...

The past 6 months I have had shaking in jaw ,hands and legs my eye sight has als...

Katie71

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Gluten free diet

Has anyone gone onto a. Gluten free diet? I read an interesting article through another parkinsons site that this could be beneficial to pwp, I am looking into...

Has anyone gone onto a. Gluten free diet? I read an interesting article through ...

Prayingforacure

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Dry mouth

I have been reading questions posed in the past about the problem of a dry mouth and wondered if anyone had found a solution to this. My mouth is very dry and...

I have been reading questions posed in the past about the problem of a dry mouth...

Court

•10 years ago

8 Replies

My mom is 81 yrs old. She has been diagnosed with parkinson's and taking 100/25 mg.Levodopa four times a day. She has no tremor.Pse advise?

She has difficulty walking and loosing balance feels that she is going to fall. I give her Parkinson's Support and Nerve Support from Tibet Natural Healing as...

She has difficulty walking and loosing balance feels that she is going to fall. ...

Kondavil

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for February 2014

New to this site

Have anyone heard of Gait-Aid to improve the walking condition?

post deleted as unrelated to Parkinson's

Does anyone have problems with tingling and numbness in their toes? Also, is there anyone who has trouble with their limbs going to sleep?

Anyone for tennis?

The Bowen Therapy

So I am new to this forum..I am 59 and was diagnosed in 2011 with PD. I am now on disability from a 30+ years as an oncology RN.

Been over a month now diagnosed

Helping or not helping ?

I am just wondering if any of the South African members with PD maybe were in the Northern Cape (Sishen, Kathu, Kuruman) in the sixties?

Is anyone else aware that folic acid has a remarkable affect on Pd?

As a new user of Medicare (start 3/1), any problems with PD meds in prescription plans formularies??

It's my health, my body...why is it that my opinion does not count? I am angry, frustrated and feeling helpless!

Does tobacco smoke aggravate your PD symptoms?

My husband has problemswith swallowing. Sometimes he throat constricts, his tongue and lips swell. Are these two connected with PD?

Hi, has Azilect (rasagiline) stopped the tremors for anyone?

ON THE MOVE (Issue 7) available for free download http://www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/Sites/Parkinsons-Movement/News/valentines-special

Have never taken medicine, dx 7 yrs ago. Looking for a natural mao-b inhibitor.

Dx 7 yrs ago, chose the alternative approach. Probably slowed down the progression but have been unable to stop tremors. Considering azilect

Parkinson's disease vs parkinson's symptoms, what is the difference? Does treatment differ?

Take part in our next webinar!

How might the care from a regular neurologist differ from one that specializes in parkinson's disease or movement disorders?

My husband takes 4 x 25mg of co-beneldopa and has just been put on Requip x1 a day, as it says do not drive or use machinery

Why the public perception of Parkinson's disease is so important

Hi, has anyone tried any natural mao-b inhibitors like kava, ayuhuasca, etc.?

Need help choosing a new neurologist.

Will I get Parkinson's cause my grandad had it my mum also has Parkinson's and m.s I also have raynauds ,carpal tunnel and other issues

Gluten free diet

Dry mouth

My mom is 81 yrs old. She has been diagnosed with parkinson's and taking 100/25 mg.Levodopa four times a day. She has no tremor.Pse advise?

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