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Savannah, GA

Does anyone else fall frequently?
I fall at least once a day. I also drool a lot. In addition I have difficulty swallowing and have developed a very weak voice.

September 21, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was losing my voice and asked to see a speech therapist. She gave me exercises to do and I got my voice back. When it starts to go again I do my exercisers and get it back

September 24, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

If it wasn't for my partner who helps me 24/7 i would be falling backwards all day i had a hip replacement a year ago after a fall in the bathroom. drooling, cant sms or talk on the phone as people can't hear me, battle to get in and out of bed, need assistance , feeling dizzy, the list goes on and on, this is parkinson's
for you. no one wants to do a knee replacement because of my falling problem i suppose, at 73 it may be cutting it fine to go for dbs but i'm thankful that i can still drive although people are surprised when i tell them this and i don't have dementia yet, i don't think. two good reasons why i refuse to be moved into some frail care away from my loved ones ...yet !!! take one day at a time and GOD BLESS YOU ALL

November 4, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Since I have been rediagnosed with MSA I have stopped taking my Parkinsons medication; however, I still fall backwards about once a week which continues to take me by surprise. My balance is not good but my head is better.

October 15, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

also get your blood pressure and blood sugar tested they can also cause falls from lack of energy and light-headedness. I fall about once a week. hope this is helpful have a great weekend Andy

October 12, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes I am facing falls and my voice is very weak. You just have to take it one day at a time. My tremors make it very hard to type.

September 23, 2019

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