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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
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Does anyone here struggle with hypersomnia/EDS? If so, how are you managing it? Meds?

Thanks.

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To: Bates2
From: Marilyn772
(bookaholic)
12/20/23

To describe yesterday will be my typical response
1. Fell asleep while my husband and I were praying in the morning.
2. Fell asleep while watching… read more

What Can Be Done About Apathy ?
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Thank you.

What Is A Good Keyboard To Use With Computer. Lots Of Typos Trying To Control By Slowing Down Settings. Thanks
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Anyone have a computer keyboard they recommend? Trying to control typos with computer settings but not great. Have a mac air notebook with keys that are not raised. Thanks

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’m using my Apple Watch a lot. May seem impractical but the voice recognition is much better than on the iPhone

Does Anyone Else Have More Trouble With Intention Tremors Than Resting Tremors?
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Yes! I have a serious intention tremor of my right arm, no resting tremor anywhere.

Has Anyone Hear About Ultrasound Treatment For PD? ALSO ANY INFO ON STEM CELL TREATMENTS FOR PD?
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Was his condition due to PD? and how much is cost for the surgery, I also face left tremors but getting some improvement with the US of PD drug Dopadex and previously Madopa

There Are Sooo Many Suggested Treatment Therapies Out There For PD.. What Is The Best / Newest Treatments?
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My son. I want to keep abreast of what's valid and what isn't.

Have You Read The Article On My Parkinson's Team Site About PD Treatments And Side Effects?
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Symptoms and severity can vary widely between individuals with parkinsonism. There is no standard treatment for Parkinson’s. Guidelines for Parkinson’s treatments are based on what symptoms a person has, the severity of the symptoms, how long they have had Parkinson’s, which type and stage of Parkinson’s they have, tolerance of side effects, the age of the person, and any other health conditions they have or medications they use. Some treatments are highly effective for one type of Parkinson’s… read more

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I agree with you. My suggestion is to research the procedure as much as possible and if possible reach out to some folks on this site who have had the procedure. Whatever you decide, my prayers are… read more

If You’re Happy With Your Neurologist, Why Do U Have To See A MDS?
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U are doing the right thing. Ur doctor can help

New Parkinson’s Treatments
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I have been bombarded with ads for all kinds of Parkinson’s treatments lately. Have you?Anybody try any of these Parkinson’s solutions? If so, what were your outcomes?

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True. I got 2 of those S.A.D. Lights to help with sunlight deficiencies in the winter. Other than brightening up the room a bit it did nothing. One thing that did help was one of those stepper… read more

Challenging Current Views On Origins Of Parkinson’s Fly Models Of Parkinson’s Disease Point Way To New Therapies
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Challenging Current Views on Origins of Parkinson’s June 23, 2016 >> http://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-origin-n...

The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought, according to a study in fruit flies. It was found that the death of neurons associated with the disease was prevented when chemicals that block the effects of endoplasmic reticulum stress were… read more

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I found some hope: "If you know you have been exposed to pesticides, the lactic acid bacteria formed during the fermentation of kimchi may also help your body break down pesticides. So including… read more