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August 23
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Members confirmed that UTIs do go along with Parkinson's and offered practical tips for managing them, with hydration being the most common... Read more

Members confirmed that UTIs do go along with Parkinson's and offered practical tips for managing them, with hydration being the most common suggestion. Several members shared advice like drinking plenty of water, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and not waiting to use the bathroom when needed, noting that dehydration from hot weather can make things worse. A recurring theme was the importance of keeping the body moving and managing related issues like overactive bladder and breathing exercises to support overall nervous system health.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I advise that you go to the bathroom when you need to and not wait. It’s definitely an inconvenience at night time but necessary. There are medications for overactive bladder. Mine stopped working 😢

August 24
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, There is a direct connection between the GI and the brain. The vagus nerve ,pronounced like the city, Vegas, Nevada. The vagus nerve is the largest nerve in the body and is very significant concerning Parkinson's. Breathing exercises help by inhaling slowly, holding your breath, exhaling slowly and holding it again before inhaling slowly again. I have heard different numbers to count in each of those steps; I count to 7 for each of the four steps, but I think it is most important to have a square pattern, so whatever number you pick, use to count as you inhale hold, exhale, and again hold. I Follow that square pattern for as long as I can. It's a good way to calm everything down as you're trying to get to sleep.

August 24
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Linda ,
Dehydration is a big problem with this disease , especially this summer , that everybody's been having . Which I guess could lead to UTI , dehydration and not being able to pull to the bathroom . I have struggled with this for years because of how hot summers are here in Missouri , that's one of the reasons I'm moving back to Michigan . And the best reason is my new baby granddaughter .... 🤍

September 4
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Not sure.......that could be considered promoting the device. Just look on Google and you'll see many!!! Sorry!!! I don't usually abide by the rules but don't wanna get kicked off either,

August 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

There is a device that helps strengthen the muscles that contol our breaths that you can buy without a doctor's script. It Works but this website won't allow me to share the name.

Good Luck!!

☘🙏👍🥰🤗🥳😘🇮🇪

August 25

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