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Has Anyone Ever Went To A Chiropracter To Improve Rigidity?
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I was thinking the same thing as I have a pinched nerve in my neck since Thanksgiving 😐. And yes stress is a killer!! Usually whatever really stressful situation I'm in, I always think I am in… read more

What Is The Golden Rule - That Is "Remember The Golden Rule". These Words Are Faded Watercharacters On The Input Box.
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Should I know it ? Is it obvious ? I am becoming very forgetful and do not remember this one. I am new to this site and haven't seen it all yet.

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Thank to all of you for the reminder to be kind and accepting. It is an age old rule often forgotten, sadly. But we know we became part of this community to show support and care to each other and… read more

Interested In Learning About Experiences About DBS? I Was Diagnosed In 2018. Tremors Have Gotten Progressively Worse And I Am Considering DB
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Go for it it will change your life for the better

DBS Surgery
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Hi Everyone!
I am about to undergo DBS surgery on August 17. I wanted to ask those who have had the surgery what their experience was like? How long was recovery? If you were still working, did you go back to work? how long did it take? Essentially, anything you would like to share about your experience.

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I was diagnosed with PD in 2006. I had the DBS implant in 2014 and would recommend it to anyone. It has given me the ability to walk again which was the worst symptom of PD that i had at the time
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If You Were Diagnosed With Parkinson's Over 10 Years Ago, Please Tell Me About Your Original Symptoms And How You Are Doing Today.
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Hi DavidBrown3 , I have had PD for 24 years. At the beginning I developed a small jerk in my right hand. It was intermittent at first. After a while it became more marked and regular. Then I developed… read more

I Have Been Getting Pain In My Right Arm, My Right Side Trmours, But Its Up By My Shoulder, Feels Like I Just Got A Shot And Keeps Fading
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it feels like i just got a shot in my arm, i had a major seizure last week so im on pain killers and dose not dull the pain
answers??

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thank you but i don't know what physio is can you please explain more to me? thanks

Does PD Make Your Cheeks Sink In ? Do You Have This Problem ?
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I had this issue now for a long time.My cheeks are sinking in.My weight is stable.I think it's because of PD ; I think it may caused the skin to sink in.l put foundation on my cheeks to hide it

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So much for my 'poor man's Botox '🤔 I figured I'd puff 'em up with cookies....darn, foiled again 😣

Tremors Stopped?
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Has anyone had tremors at the start of their disease process and after a number of years, lose them? This has happened to me. Imbalance became a bigger issue and the tremors were essentially gone.

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I had tremors pretty bad and then they just weakened. I still have them just not as strong. Thankfully I can still crochet.

Please Will Those Of You Who Have Been Through DBS Give Me Ups And Downs Thank You.RobynSA
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Hi wella, Bean, Francis and Renee thanks for answering my question about DBS love and hugs RobynSA

Is Anyone Taking B12 Vitamins? Do I Need To See My Dr. Before Taking It? What Dose,2000mcg 1000mcg? And How Many Times A Day.
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JeanneRuggMy sister was very sick with the viral flu and to get her energy back she had to go to her doctor every day for a total of 10 days for B12 shots. When she asked what the purpose of B12 he… read more