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I Have Pretty Much Lost My Appetite And Am Not Eating Healthy Or Enough. Any Suggestions. Am Losing A Lot Of Weight.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

If medical Marijuana is legle in your area, ask for the munchies bud. You will be eating. Now if you use oxigen or something. Then you need to stipulate. Good luck Aug 6th.

Azilect
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If anyone is paying an outrages price for Azilect (I was paying $375 for three months), I just refilled mine and the generic brand is now available in the USA. I paid $25.00 for a three month supply of Rasagiline (this is the generic brand.) About time!!!!

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That med is one Bill no longer takes. I think he had hallucinations while on it!

Extreme Paranoia As Side Effect Of Carbidopa?
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Newbie here. At a loss of how I can help my family. My father has been on Sinemet for months-- taking the pills makes life "kind of" worth living again, but the negative side effects are beginning to take a toll. He is very paranoid and jealous, accusing his spouse of cheating. It's becoming so difficult for her, who does nothing but love him and take care of him at the expense of her own mental health. She tries to explain to him that this is a side effect of the medication, but he does not… read more

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I have not encountered any problem. I take 2ea four times daily and four hours apart..

As Anyone Apply For Disability?
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I'm retired but work part time and would like to continue working but I feel it won't be long before I need to give it up. I know that I need letters from my doctors. I'm taking medication but sometimes I feel my head is not attached to my body. I use a cane now due to my balance issues. Honestly, sometimes I try to walk without it. Has anyone touch base with a lawyer concerning the herbicides that causes Parkinson if used? I have used all kinds of herbicides to kill weed. I have no idea… read more

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I have representation by premier disability

Bourning Mouth And Tounge
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I have burning mouth and tounge problem. this is my 16 year of Parkinsons. does anyone know if this is Parkinsons problem or something else?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have the exact same problem, looks like I need to get some B12. Sometimes my tongue is so dry and stuck to roof of my mouth in the middle of the night that it scares me. Thanks for the tip!

Have You Noticed A Difference Between Manufactures Of The Carbidopa/levodopa For TEVO And AUROBINDO?
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Walgreens gave me the c/L made by TEVO first and my new prescription I just picked up is from the manufacturer AUROBINDO. Have you had any difference in its effect between manufacturers?

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member inactive ingredients!! Such an important comment. Yes inactive ingredients can be different with each manufacturer and make a big difference. I have MCAS-mast cell… read more

I’ve Had Difficulty With This Site As Have Others Recently.
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When I type into my “how was your day” box , the letters are typing very slow . I have had no trouble typing this or replying to anyone. It’s just in the posting box.
Has any else had this, and how did you rectify the problem?

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I don't have a problem at the moment, Shell

I Would Love Your Help. What Would You Say, Do, Think, And Feel If Your Diagnosis And Prognosis Changed In A Flash?
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I'm shocked and thrilled to learn that this can happen and did happen just yesterday and I really have no idea what to do now after spending most of the past 9 yrs accepting and adapting to PD.
Maria

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Hi Maria! There appear to be thousands of research studies on this disorder although the bulk of them are not in this country, mostly in Europe. Many of them are not recruiting. When I applied the… read more

Changes In Parkinson’s Med.
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I just today met with my neurologist and he has increased my carbidopa/levodopa to for times a day, will see what happens?

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I take carbi-Levo 25/100 11 times a day. Bean

Do You Qualify For Additional Financial Assistance With Paying For Medications?
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If you don’t automatically get Extra Help, you can apply for it:

Or call Social Security at (Phone number can only be seen by MyParkinsonsTeam users). TTY users can call (Phone number can only be seen by MyParkinsonsTeam users). You can also contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to get free help applying.

You can apply for Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) at the same time. These state programs provide help with other Medicare costs… read more

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JDobbs. Are you in the USA. I’ve never heard of taf.com?