Does anyone have a problem with extremely low blood pressure to the point of passing out or lightheadedness?

How does diebites get along with Parkinson's

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Biggest problem for me so far is that l-dopa and mirapex REALLY play havoc with my blood sugar...L-dopa being the worst. My endocrinologist says he… read more

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medications have stopped working - desperate

I just move my father in with me. He’s 75 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago. He was OK for about the first week. I have been very careful to give all medicines on time and on schedule. We saw the neurologist and she made a minor change to his dosing schedule (We increased the night time extended release sinemet from one tablet to two tablets at bedtime). She also suggested he take 0.25 mg clonozapam for REM behavior sleep disorder.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, as @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said, balancing medications can be an ongoing process. Your father's neurologist should be… read more

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After assisted living where do you go?

My sister has some dementia but the worse thing with her PK is she is unable to take care of her toilet needs. Assisted living doesn't have the staff to help each time and memory care seems way too harsh - she's already depressed. Suggestions? She also can't stay asleep which I see is a common problem.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Thank you

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Sneezing?

Does anyone have sneezing attacks like 8or 10 in a row

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Several times day sometimes. Mine is allergy to.

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Why do I Aleaysm

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Since I love to Recycle being a recycle teenager almost 80 we can just call it a recycle feature. We have to look for things to help cheer one another

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, the question as to why Percocet was the first one I asked. That is not a good drug at all for anyone with balance issues,… read more

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Sorry, I don't understand the question. hope someone else can answer your question.

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Does anyone have a problem with extremely low blood pressure to the point of passing out or lightheadedness?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:

Yes it's called postural hypotension and it happens when you go from sitting to standing actually I was in hospital 4weeks with this problem now on lots… read more

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Does anyone experience nausea after exercising or specifically Rock Steady.