Parkinson's disease
Questions + Answers
How To Help PD Spouse Without Squashing His Feelings
How To Help PD Spouse Without Squashing His Feelings
Do any of you have any hints for Caregiver with regard to easing panic/anxiety, but doing it in such a way so as to honor the PD spouse's feelings but hopefully help PD spouse reign in agitation?
I Was Wondering If Anyone Has Any Luck With Meds That Help With Freezing And Festinating?
I Was Wondering If Anyone Has Any Luck With Meds That Help With Freezing And Festinating?
Levodopa carbidopa has not helped with my major symptom
OFF Time And Pain
OFF Time And Pain
There are times, when my medication is not as effective, then at other times. I use the term "OFF" when my meds are not as effective. During my OFF periods, I have a lot of pain, enough that I could cry. Happens mostly at night. Just wondering if this common, or happens only to me.
Looking For New Neurologist In Calabash NC Or North Myrtle Beach Area
Looking For New Neurologist In Calabash NC Or North Myrtle Beach Area
Just moved from PA to NC and searching for new neurologist for my husband.
Treatment For Neuropathy
Treatment For Neuropathy
Do you have neuropathy in your feet? What treatment have you found that is helpful?
Looking For Neurologist
Looking For Neurologist
I live in the Fort Worth, TX area. Do you have a good neurologist you can recommend? If so, why ?
Is It Normal Not To Of Had Any Mri’s Or Cat Scans During Neurologist Appointments?
Is It Normal Not To Of Had Any Mri’s Or Cat Scans During Neurologist Appointments?
Diagnosis in 2016 , typical road side sobriety test and boom.,.. diagnosis Parkinson’s. I just find it bizarre, no blood tests no mri no cat scan still to this date . With that.., nothing for comparison from 2016 to now. I definitely will ask my neurologist next visit. Just looking for your experiences on this forum. Thanks in advance for your time and input.
My husband was diagnosed 2 years ago based on his symptoms and then his response to carbidopa-levodopa. In his case, the symptoms were pretty classic: tremors, shuffling, hunched posture, balance… read more
At The Time Of Diagnosis
At The Time Of Diagnosis
Why do I have such severe walking problems? Just diagnosed 2 wks ago. I'm walking with a cane. Not on medication yet. Who started off with bad walking problems at time of diagnosis?
Weather
Weather
Does the weather effect you? When it rains I can barely walk. Also in the mornings is the hardest time for me. I'm not medicated right now so my symptoms are horrible!
Does Anyone Out There In Parkie Land Have A Frame Foo R Their Bed That Has A Trapese Over The Bed? If So How Do You Like It?
Does Anyone Out There In Parkie Land Have A Frame Foo R Their Bed That Has A Trapese Over The Bed? If So How Do You Like It?
I've had trouble getting onto bed and also readjusting myself once there. I saw this ad for bed for Parkinson's pt. And I'm wondering if it will keep me independent longer. i also found out that Medicare will pay for it, Any thoughts anyone? hope so!! Rosie
