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Does anyone experience rapid breathing several times a day? I can't put my finger on it it is associated with my C/L or what. So if anyone is expressing this problem let me know and how it is being treated.
Thank you
My breathing has been shallow and fast fir about 18 months and I find it is at its worst when the tremors are bad. The tremors are in my left leg
and foot and cause a lot of pain, in my head and also… read more
What do you wish your partner understood about what living with Parkinson's is like?
Hello Jud. Your relationship with your wife sounds so delightful and enriching? We should all be so fortunate.
I am welcoming you to my team, Team Sterling as a team member. Hope to hear more about… read more
How do you explain to friends/family when you have to cancel an engagement?
Have you found any programs that make using your computer easier? Do you know of any 'hacks' or tricks to change the settings on your computer or browser that help make it easier to use your computer?
On my iPad and iPhone I use the little microphone to dictate texts and emails. Not all the time but I find them helpful when I'm tired.
Thank you so much! I volunteer at my local library; never thought to inquire there!
My neurologist says I have DIP. Does anybody else out there have the same diagnosis? I would like to hook up with fellow DIPper to compare medications that might be suspect. My doctor suspects Vraylar, Lithium, and Clonazepam the latter of which I'm weaning off now.
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Kenneth Bruce you may not intend to sound cold an uncaring. But let me tell you. I was diagnosed with DIP and it was traumatic. It’s not just a snap of the fingers to change teams. Insurance, how do… read more
Are you open with other's about your Parkinson's diagnosis? Are there certain people you choose to tell/not to tell about your diagnosis?
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, First of all, I'm 66 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's seven years ago. So, you are very right in your assessment of my inability to fully understand your life, your… read more
What types exercise do you engage in? Do you feel that exercise helps improve your symptoms? How much or how often?
When I'm not in a hospital or recovering from an illness or a fall, I go to a physical therapist sessions on Monday and Wednesday of every week
I work out on the nustep machine, threadmill, and… read more
Hi @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member thanks for your question. We encourage you to look thru our FAQ Center to help answer any specific questions navigating the MyParkinsonsTeam. https://myhealthteams.freshd… read more
How did you make the decision to proceed with DBS? What was your experience with the procedure like? How was your recovery? Did you experience significant improvement in your symptoms? What do you wish you had known prior to DBS? What advice would you offer to someone currently considering DBS?
