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Hi Carolyn , Linda and i go to a chair yoga class three days a week and it does help. there are other things you can do and we have found if you go on line you will find exercise programs for people… read more
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I have not taken this med yet. What is it for?
My conditions are P/D, Seizure condition, and Serotonin Syndrome. More than half of what I thought were P/D symptoms are written about by Mayo and the Cleveland Clinic as symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome. My new P/D RNA assures me that there are Only FOUR recognized P/D symptoms
Did I give you some food for thought? SS can become toxic, leading to death. I've already been taken off of some meds, cut down on others, and am going to talk to my psychiatrist about weaning me off of Cymbalta. Even… read more
These answers were not helpful. I asked specifically if others have problems holding their head up!
Thank you all for your answers. It answered a lot of my questions
Hey folks been depressed. I have been having these muscle movements, cramping on toes, muscle contractions ect. I am taking CARB/LEVO 25-100. My nuro dr. stated that the med would not cause this! After four hrs. or so after taking it it stops. I think it does! It also causeing like jerking movments. I am going to change dr. What are your thoughts folks? Feeling lost!
Luke: I've been taking C/L 25-100, 2tabs 4Xday=8 tabs/day. I also have had cramps, etc, and have concluded they are caused by insufficient water intake. I've found that the proper daily dose of water… read more
I appreciate the clarity you provided. It's sounds like the positives outweighed the balance issue. Thank you!
What symptoms are alleviated by DBS? Did your health insurance or VA help with the cost?
The cost was $175,000 to my insurance. I had the procedure done in
dec 2023 and still waiting for baseline to occur. As of today, I don't recognize the benefit.
If I can help you in any way. Please contact me, phone, email, whatever.
My husbands Dr wants him to consider the DBS surgery. Anyone have any thoughts good or bad? Any experiences you or friends have had with DBS?
Hi Judy
I bid you greetings from down under Australia.
Re DBS,
In answer to your questions.
The battery is replaced when it runs out of charge.
This is done in hospital day surgery.
DBS was… read more
I have a leaky bladder and am looking for an alternative to wearing fat underwear. I’ve used Purewick, an external catheter system that whisks
away urine, while in the hospital for nerve surgery, and it was a great relief and a boost to my dignity. Anyone out there have experience with using Purewick at home? I’m wondering about both the logistical and health aspects of such a system. Thanks, cheers and hugs. ☘️🌹☘️ — Peggy
Thanks, Sheilah. I’m going to check out the company’s website. Take good care. Cheers. Peggy
