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Do Any Of You Have Bladder Issues Such As Urgency? If So, What Is Your Bladder Issue And How Do You Manage It In Your Everyday Life?
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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member You give me hope that there is a solution to my issue one way or another! Thank you Frik!!

I Have Developed Droop Neck I Do Neck Exercise But Little Improvement I Have Very Short Walking Distance. I Am 77 And Have 13 Years Diagnos
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Has anyone found neck or back supports helpful

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After seeing this picture, I'm thinking of buying a neck pillow (type you use on an airplane) for my hubby.

Does Anyone Experience Anxiety During The Wearing “off” Period Of The Carbidopa/levodopa?
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I feel like I experience increased anxiety as the medicine is wearing off. It feels like a rollercoaster each day.

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Any time, I'm happy to share our experiences. It often felt like we were blindly re-inventing wheels, so I imagine other may feel that way sometimes!

For remembering medications, we used a magnetic… read more

Is PD Neuron And Movement Disorder Specialist The Same Thing? Do We Need To See Both?
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My dr is a neurologist wh runs his own Parkinson’s treatment center. I just came across him on Google. We love him. He always takes as much time as we need to share our concerns and to get an… read more

What Phone Apps Are You Using To Track Your Parkinson’s And Why?
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I use Pro-PD as a symptom tracker, but I have yet to see a phone app that makes full use of the power built into a modern cell phone (at least on the Android side).

How Do You Track What Stage You Are In?
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The stages are just guides. Don't let them control your life.

Exercise & learn!
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Who Knew! Do Your Fingers Or Toes Clench? This May Be Dystonia And Related To PD.
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Curled, clenched toes or a painful cramped foot are telltale signs of dystonia. Dystonia is a sustained or repetitive muscle twisting, spasm or cramp that can occur at different times of day and in different stages of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dystonia is a common early symptom of young-onset Parkinson’s, but it can appear during any stage of Parkinson’s
Managing Dystonia
It can be helpful to keep track of when dystonia occurs to figure out if there is a relationship between the onset of… read more

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Great information Thanks to all

How Do People Manage Crowds? What Do You Do?
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I get overwhelmed by crowds now. I tend to avoid them if I can. Having my husband beside (or in front of) me helps a great deal. He tends to create a path for me, gently moving people out of the way.

How Do You Establish A Routine That Helps You Remember To Take Your Meds On Time? I’m On A 4 Times A Day Schedule.
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I have the times set on my phone. I find the trick is to be in the same room as your phone. I just don't hear my phone unless I'm near it !

What Can Be Done About OFF Periods?
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The APDA recommends the following resources to information about improving the quality of life by reducing OFF episodes
Communicating About OFF Episodes: This helpful booklet explains why OFF episodes occur, the motor and non-motor symptoms that you may experience while OFF, tips for smoothing out medication to reduce OFF times, and so much more.

Motor Fluctuations Fact Sheet: A quick overview of what motor fluctuations are, what causes them, how to treat them, and more. Also available in… read more

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No links? Sorry for brevity…I’m in “off” mode myself right now…