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LSVT Big!

I'm 64, diagnosed with PD 18 months ago but have had symptoms of no left arm swing, rigidity of torso, leaning forwards when walking, and bradykinesia for some...

I'm 64, diagnosed with PD 18 months ago but have had symptoms of no left arm swi...

grower

•9 years ago

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Walking with John Pepper

John Pepper is half way through his UK speaking tour. I have been lucky enough to have John and his wife stay with me for four days. Two mornings we walked...

John Pepper is half way through his UK speaking tour. I have been lucky enough t...

Dap1948

•9 years ago

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Puppet on a string

If I move my hands slowly just as if there is a string attached to it , just as if I am a puppet on a string, my tremor disappears nearly completely. My chi...

If I move my hands slowly just as if there is a string attached to it , just as ...

Madzy

•9 years ago

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azilect

Hi -- I am new to this community and have a question which I hope can be answered. I am planning to have a colonoscopy in the near future. I am 78 and am...

Hi -- I am new to this community and have a question which I hope can be answere...

starfire27345

•9 years ago

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how many meds to take

I tend to do better on the smallest dose i can take Any one feel the same way http://www.crossfitfch.com/blog/42/bailey-s-crossfit-success

I tend to do better on the smallest dose i can take Any one feel the same way ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Getting the flu makes it worse?

I asked before, but didn't get any confirmation. When you get the flu, does it seem to be more "devastating" than in other people?

I asked before, but didn't get any confirmation. When you get the flu, does it ...

zawy

•9 years ago

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Rytery

I tried Rytery for 3 days in June. 3 capsules tid. I was completely frozen for the entire time. I quit taking it and went back to the Sinemet which I had...

I tried Rytery for 3 days in June. 3 capsules tid. I was completely frozen for...

Nia1953

•9 years ago

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Gray Matter

Tanner explained that it's not only gray matter that's important for memory. "In Parkinson's disease, white matter connections between the temporal lobe and a...

Tanner explained that it's not only gray matter that's important for memory. "In...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Walter Lewin and PD

Here's another example of a "high performing" PD patient. It's seems if there is something you really love, you will continue doing it even with PD, and...

Here's another example of a "high performing" PD patient. It's seems if there i...

zawy

•9 years ago

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Ray Kennedy's PD

Famous English soccer player who started showing signs of PD on the field in his 20's, but played 10 more years at the top of his game....

Famous English soccer player who started showing signs of PD on the field in his...

zawy

•9 years ago

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BOOK REVIEW: The Coconut Oil and Low-Carb Solution for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Diseases by Mary T. Newport (MD) (2015)

This book needed to be written. Fortunately it has been written by a gentle expert, who has the patience and integrity to distinguish fact from opinion by...

This book needed to be written. Fortunately it has been written by a gentle expe...

fwes

•9 years ago

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VERY CONFUSED

Since my husband has lowered his dosage of carbidopa/lepodopa the only difference we have found is that he having more difficulty getting in and out of bed. He...

Since my husband has lowered his dosage of carbidopa/lepodopa the only differenc...

Auddonz

•9 years ago

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Activa remote error code 006

We are abroad in Majorca and my husband's DBS Activa remote is showing code 006 and we can't use . This is devastating because the only way my husband can walk...

We are abroad in Majorca and my husband's DBS Activa remote is showing code 006 ...

JeanieBeanie

•9 years ago

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Parkinson's and chemotherapy

Parkinson's has, among other explanations, been hypothesized as the result of a viral, bacterial or other infection and/or autoimmunity. About 25 years ago my...

Parkinson's has, among other explanations, been hypothesized as the result of a ...

hu1000

•9 years ago

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Crossfit For Parkinson's

Crossfit for me is a life saver. The more exercise I get and the stronger i get the better my balance and all aspects of my life improve.

Crossfit for me is a life saver. The more exercise I get and the stronger i get ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Has anyone experienced chemotherapy along with their PD?

Has anyone experienced chemotherapy alongside their PD? I am a 74 year old (male) diagnose with PD 5/6 years ago. 2/3 years ago I got prostate cancer and was...

Has anyone experienced chemotherapy alongside their PD? I am a 74 year old (male...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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PD Breakthrough at UNC (?)

UNC team has engineered immune cells capable of producing and delivering GDNF protein to the brain while, in turn, enabling one's neurons to reproduce the...

UNC team has engineered immune cells capable of producing and delivering GDNF pr...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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Emotions

Ever get tired of being so emotional with PD? https://imshakydad.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/macho-man/

Ever get tired of being so emotional with PD? https://imshakydad.wordpress.com/...

imshakydad

•9 years ago

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Antipsychotics and pd?

Quetapine sp? Has been suggested for my gran if she struggles with movement and hallucinations in place of levodopa. I've heard horror stories about it being...

Quetapine sp? Has been suggested for my gran if she struggles with movement and ...

trekster22

•9 years ago

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Dyskinesia Trial

My sister and I were today invited to participate in a month long medication trial for Dyskinesia, I don't qualify as I don't 'squirm' :) So Jenny will have to...

My sister and I were today invited to participate in a month long medication tri...

Blue-jeans

•9 years ago

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Pip

How ill do you have to be to convince them you are ill? Not sure they understand what it's like to suffer from p.d.!!

How ill do you have to be to convince them you are ill? Not sure they understan...

philg

•9 years ago

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Focused Ultrasound for Tremor-Dominant PD

Among the more viable treatment options for life-restricting movement disorders:...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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Your Best Medicine Discovery

My biggest advancements in MEDs has been the addition of Orphenadrine to my existing regimen,100mg morning and midday. I was provided this for back pain due to...

My biggest advancements in MEDs has been the addition of Orphenadrine to my exis...

knotez1

•9 years ago

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G6PD

Does anyone who has PD also have G6PD? If so I'd like to compare notes with you.

samoosh

•9 years ago

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Low Magnesium and PD

This is a summary of every article in Pubmed with a direction connection between magnesium and parkinsion's. Seems like one of the most important nutrients...

This is a summary of every article in Pubmed with a direction connection between...

zawy

•9 years ago

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a lesson for the teacher

Here's a shinny new apple served up in my latest blog about living with PD! https://imshakydad.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/a-lesson-for-the-teacher/

Here's a shinny new apple served up in my latest blog about living with PD! http...

imshakydad

•9 years ago

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Rallying to the Challenge 2015: Survey Soon Closing

We would like to say a big thank you again to all of those who have already taken part in this survey sharing your views and priorities. At 10 am on Monday...

We would like to say a big thank you again to all of those who have already take...

CPT_Helen

Partner•9 years ago

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Further to me bearing my soul regarding Compulsive Behaviour

I have heard of women getting hooked on Spending and gambling but I have not heard to much about them getting hooked on sex. I that because it is rare or that...

I have heard of women getting hooked on Spending and gambling but I have not hea...

Bobbyboy1947

•9 years ago

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My plant compound cocktail

I have been putting together a really strong drink. I guess it's about $15 a day, with most of the cost being in the powder extracts, $2 to $3 per day each,...

I have been putting together a really strong drink. I guess it's about $15 a day...

zawy

•9 years ago

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HICCUPS

Does anyone else experience hiccups upon waking or intermittently through the day? Mine are just 2 or 3 deep ones & then done for maybe couple hours or more.

Does anyone else experience hiccups upon waking or intermittently through the da...

BeezyB

•9 years ago

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Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for September 2015

LSVT Big!

Walking with John Pepper

Puppet on a string

azilect

how many meds to take

Getting the flu makes it worse?

Rytery

Gray Matter

Walter Lewin and PD

Ray Kennedy's PD

BOOK REVIEW: The Coconut Oil and Low-Carb Solution for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Diseases by Mary T. Newport (MD) (2015)

VERY CONFUSED

Activa remote error code 006

Parkinson's and chemotherapy

Crossfit For Parkinson's

Has anyone experienced chemotherapy along with their PD?

PD Breakthrough at UNC (?)

Emotions

Antipsychotics and pd?

Dyskinesia Trial

Pip

Focused Ultrasound for Tremor-Dominant PD

Your Best Medicine Discovery

G6PD

Low Magnesium and PD

a lesson for the teacher

Rallying to the Challenge 2015: Survey Soon Closing

Further to me bearing my soul regarding Compulsive Behaviour

My plant compound cocktail

HICCUPS

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