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Greer, SC
August 18, 2024
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Pain was my symptom 😖
As a woman going to the doctor complaining about pain...yup, sorry lady but you have had a few birthdays. 🙄 I spent 7 years with that BS answer and suffered 3 months with a completely torn rotator cuff. I am no mathematician but 65-7=58??
Yeah, that doesn't exactly make me Mathusala 😠😡😤🤬
FINALLY after MY research I figured it out and my doctor gave me a prescription 😶🙄
I guess that counts as treatment?

August 19, 2024
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Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect your joints. People with Parkinson's may experience joint pain, which can be a part of the overall pain experienced due to the disease. This joint pain can be challenging to distinguish from normal aging-related joint issues. Here are some key points:

- Joint Pain: It can be part of the Show Full Answer

Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect your joints. People with Parkinson's may experience joint pain, which can be a part of the overall pain experienced due to the disease. This joint pain can be challenging to distinguish from normal aging-related joint issues. Here are some key points:

- Joint Pain: It can be part of the general pain experienced by more than 80% of people with Parkinson's.
- Types of Pain: Includes pain in muscles and bones, sharp pain, tingling, numbness, and painful muscle spasms.

Managing joint pain often involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and personalized exercise plans.

August 18, 2024

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