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I Need Help Please
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I need some answers please if you can. 1. I am gaining weight so bad my stomach is getting so bloated I HATE it. Dr. Said it is a side affect. It is making me so depressed I started walking on my treadmill. 2.. I shake my arms cause they feel numb. 3. I have face tremors and it's embarrassing to talk to anyone when I'm out. I'm sorry for all the questions but hoping others have these things happening to so im not going crazy. My epilepsy is on my memory side so I don't know if I'm coming or… read more

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member i was told dyskinesia wouldn’t be a factor of pump im already demented by it its so unpredictable the doctor said that would be gone

My Doctor Wants To Put Me On The Neupro Patch, Your Comments?
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Can anyone who has taken this let me know if it worked for them, the dose they took and any side effects from it. I like to research the product before I use it. Thanks for your comments. Bean

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I'm not familiar with it ..sorry

Progress
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Hi, I was wondering if sometimes people progress fast? Has anyone progressed in 4 yrs? I'm just curious or is everybody takes yrs to progress?

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member - I never play with words.

Does Using Ropinerole/Rasagiline Have As Bad Side Effects As Carbodopa/Levadopa?
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There seems to be neurological disagreement about this, and presumably the disagreement is addressed in the American Neurological Society's Guidelines for treatment, but you have to be a member to see them.

I’d appreciate any help or opinions on this.

Thank you!

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Ropinirole is the only thing that works for my restless legs. I take it 4 x a day. My neuroMD has me taking it by half dose middle if the day. Morning and bedtime I take a full 2mg l
I know when its… read more

Has Anyone Been Reading Up On The Two New Drug Therapies For PD?
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I had mentioned the drug before which was a one pill slow release Amantadine which is called Gocovri, which is being used to treat dyskinesia It has been approved by the FDA. It is for those who experience side effects from amantadine now have another option. The second drug is Exenatide, a medication used to manage diabetes. Primary outcome was an improvement in motor symptoms and may slow the progression of PD. All information was taken from the Parkinson Report Fall/Winter issue just in… read more

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Is that the CBD form?

So Is Dizziness Caused By Hi Blood Press Or Low Blood Press? Since I Am Taking Neupro 4mg I Get Dizzy, Almost Feels Like Im In A Dream State
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For me dizziness happens when I stand up. My blood pressure drops from 130/78 to 105/70. One good thing is my blood pressure mess have been cut it half since my diagnosis

Neupro
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Hi, did u have increased dyskinesias, being on Ongentys? (it's a side affect) and if so, how are you handling them? My doctor said, if I can, lower my daily Rytary by 95 mg per dose. I tried that… read more

Who Has Been Using Sinemet (carbodopa/levodopa) For More Than Five Years? Dyskinesias? Please Mention Dose And Other Pd Meds.
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I’d like to give you information but all I know about Sinemet is that I start vomiting and cant quit. If he’s doing better that’s a good thing but definitely let his prescribing doctor knows so he… read more

Meds Not Working.
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I'm on the neupro patch and i don't think its working. I'm still moving slow and stiff. I'm now on 8mg for about a month now. Just need some feed back on the patch . Did it work for you or not?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm on 2 mg tried to up it to 4 mg but as i said it made me worse panic attacks etc .so doc put me back to 2mg and upped my madopar dont really know if its doing any good its swings and round abouts… read more

New Symptom
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I have a fairly new condition and would like to know if others have experienced it as well. I have suffered from internal tremors for quite awhile but this is worse. I get a kind of internal tremor that is faster than usual. Sometimes in the morning before getting up but mostly at night when I hurt and am tired and get into bed. It is more like an engine running or what I think it would feel like if I were a cat & was purring. It is scarier than the normal but irritating internal tremor. Feels a… read more

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I would ask your neurologist if it is something to expect.