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How Many Out There Have Parkinsonism? Do You Know The Difference Between Parkinsonism And Parkinson's?
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Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Is Parkinson The Same As Parkinson's There's Parking Isms The Same As Parkinsonism
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Parkinsonism is the umbrella term. Under that is all the other types, Parkinson’s, drug induced Parkinsonism, vascular Parkinsonism, etc. there is a great article in resources on the difference… read more

Vascular Parkinsonism?
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Does anyone here have vascular parkinsonism? What is it like and how does it differ from common Parkinson's disease? How does it effect you?

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Hi Diane
It amazes me to see the age all of us are. Actually, we are very blessed indeed to still be above the ground. And your picture looks very young indeed. So hope you are having a great day.… read more

Has Anyone Experienced This? All Parkinson's Meds ( Even At The Lowest Dosage) Caused Symptoms To Worsen.
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thanks Ginny for your input. we're going to see the neurologist tomorrow. I'm definitely looking into a movement disorder specialist

STAGE IV Parkinson's- HELP -severe Wheezing And Trouble Breathing. What Helps With This?
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chest x rays are clear; gasping and wheezing. have an albuterol nebulizer that helps some--any body else have this or know what helps? Thanks feeling desperate

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My Primary care prescribed Spiriva Respimat 1.25MCG. INH SPR. 2 puffs daily. I also use VENTOLIN. HFA. 90MCG Inhaler for shortness of breath and wheezing. I also use a CPap and keep a canned supply… read more

The Doctor Diagnosed My Husband With Parkinsonism? Does Anyone Else Have That?
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My husband was told by one doctor that it was Parkinsonism from a bad fall. He is treated the same as Parkinson's. It is very hard to find information that separates the difference of the two.

Does Anyone Understand Vascular Parkinsonism. Is There A Connection Between Vascular Parkinsonism And Chronic Small Vessel Ischemic Disease?
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Vascular parkinsonism, also known as vascular or arteriosclerotic pseudoparkinsonism, is a neurological condition characterized by symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease. However, unlike… read more

Hi What Cough Medicine Can I Take That Wont Conflict With My Meds.
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coughing with some congestion. this is in addition to usual parkinson's related cough

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Low doses of DXM are beneficial for PD. Higher doses (like the ones found in cough syrup) are detrimental. Neurologist =1 PR = 0

The Lemon Tea and Whiskey sound like the best alternative.

Any One Who Is Taking Levidopa ER..... Can You Tell Me How/when You Take It I Am A Little Confused About This Thanks
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I take the Extended-Release carbidopa. Levodopa 3 times a day (6am or upon waking up if it is later than 6am,, 2pm and 8pm) I take regular C/L twice a day, but I chew it since they no longer make the… read more

I Suffer From Severe Wear Offs Every 2 Hours.
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Does anyone here go through this? Im at my wits end and so is my wife. Feels like i am going to die everytime.
Im at the point where I cant breathe, cant move, in pain and extremely nervous. This lasts until the next dose kicks in whenever it decides to that is.

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I take ER C/L, but then take a regular C/L in between doses and I chew that one so that it gets into my system faster, since the dissolvable one is no longer available. It starts working within 10… read more