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I Have Trouble Reading Books & Newspaper Because Of Tremors. Any Suggestions?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I use audio books. I can listen to the audio at night to help me fall asleep.

Would Transindental Meditation Help
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I was watching a program about t m i and so called it helps with anxiety and gives mindfulness?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree with @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, breathing exercises really help.

Sinemet
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Is SINEMET 25-100 the same as carbidopa levodopa 25-100. My basic understanding was that S.... is original drug name and L.... the generic. Taking 8.5 leva/dopa a day for quite sometime with gradually worsening overall condition, feel I should at last acquire from others rather than my neurologist (may I add this is my sixth neuro since diagnosis 10 years ago. Look forward to any replies, and suggestions as to other Parkinson treatment medications, Believe that I have done all I can in the… read more

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After going taking my husband to a Neuro dr who admitted she was not really up on Parkensons I waited a year (with Covid coming) to get into a PD specialist. I just feel we lost a lot of valuable… read more

Has Anyone Experienced Nausea And Flu Like Symptoms After Over Exertion?
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After walking a few miles or doing too much or even going away for the weekend I seem too get nauseous and headachy and don’t feel good, sometimes for a couple days... has anyone else had this experience?

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I feel like this too. I can do a little bit and then I’m tired or get a headache. I do better in the mornings. With that said my husband just brought down 5-6 tubas for me to go through and… read more

Hi I Would Like To Know What People Expect When They Attend A Parkinsons Support Group Meeting. Have You Had A Good Or Bad Experience
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I would love to have a real support group in or near Milford. I love this on line group and have learned so much but I would also like a real Support Meeting.

Hemp Oil
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My step mom has finally opened up to asking my dads doctor about CBD as an additive to his regime of medications. I found out today that they are just taking 22mg of hemp oil...brand name common sense to help with sleep. What else should they be asking the doctor for? His tremors have gotten worse.

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I have heard it works for some people and not others and dosage and strength and quality is crucial. I tried in when i was in New Hampshire for 10 days in August and everyday i had to modify. But… read more

I Have A Stiff Ankle In My Right Foot That Makes The Foot Hits The Ground Flat Causing The Entire Leg To Take The Shock. Anyone Can Help?
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reading about all the folk that have drop foot and and stiff ankles I relate to, it is surprisingly the same things that I have.some of the statements are mine,verbatim! I am surprised that there are… read more

I Am Experiencing Shivers Up And Down My Arms And Legs - Usually In The Evening When I’m Tired. It’s Most Uncomfortable Want It To End.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

it definitely affects our body temp some days i cant get warm and some nights i can get cool enough so i use a fan on low focussed on me so my fiancee isnt disturbed and the rest i deal with clothes… read more

Has Anyone Ever Had Or Felt With Anger Issues. My Husband Has Been Taking Alot Of Things Out On Me
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My husband had been angry alot , he has not been himself lately. His has Parkinson's for 10yrs now and had never acted in this way before

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Its the disease and the frustration and depression it causes. When was he diagnosed?

Has Anyone Sui Sponte Changed The Time You Ingested PD Meds To Make "on Periods" Longer ?
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Wombat I use apomorphine pump for off time and dyskinesia has helped me