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MY PWP husband is having weight loss issues. Could it be from his meds? Does PD cause malabsorption?

posted December 5, 2015
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, very definitely weight loss can be a part of PD. One of our problems is constipation..... This can precede actual diagnosis 15-20-30 years. If a person is constipated, they are not getting nourishment from their food intake and this may be a contributing cause of fatigue.
One of our leading neurologist that used to work different Veterans Hospitals suggests a tasty natural equal mix of: 1/3 Prune Juice - 1/3 Brand (any type works) - 1/3 Applesauce Taking 3 spoonsful each morning keeps me regular plus the old standby: Drink lots of water.
I hope this helps.

posted December 8, 2015
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

sorry Powder !!

posted August 5, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

i make plastic containers of protein with lots of fruit sometims toss in a Smoothie podwer ,then make it with veggies but still not helping much but his vitals the dr says are perfection ...How does that help weight loss!!! but i do it anyway

posted August 5, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My hubby takes a protein drink that I make myself about 3 times a week as he went from 180-now 120 and he has all the healthy foods he needs and wants and also junk food but looking terrible to my eyes anyway and family but I was told that's what Parkinsons does he went from 38 jeans to 32 now

posted August 5, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

David thank you so much. The magic elixir work, almost too well. Now let's hope his bowels settle into regularity. But it is a terrific fix.

posted December 15, 2015

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