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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

Medication Cost Assistance
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Parkinsons medications can be very expensive, and my parents' finances are starting to dwindle. What type of assistance is available for people who can't afford the medications but need them to live?

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possibly some resources here Needy Meds
https://www.needymeds.org/copay_diseases.taf?_f...

Has Anyone Switched From Rytary Back To Sinemet? If So What Was The Resullt?
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Starting Rytary tomorrow. Excited and hopeful.

Rytary/ Carvadopa/levadopa
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Does anyone else take rytary and carvadopa/levadopa at the same time. I was in the ER because the medication reaction and they said it was because I was taking these 2 meds together. Just wondered if anyone else is on that combination?

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Hi Jill. I was so sick for 2 weeks. Lost weigh and I am small and old, so I stopped it. I do not take anything. I tried Rytary and it was better but to expensive.. My tremors were not to bad… read more

Anyone Taking Rytary?
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My neurologist recently changed my meds to Rytary. It seems to be working better then the generic C/L.
It's incredibly expensive ($1300/mo). Of course now being on SSDI I couldn't afford it.
At first my health insurance declined to cover it. Then suddenly they flipped and informed they would cover it. So now it's only $25/mo.
Has anyone else had that sort of experience?
Or has there been undesirable side effects with this med?

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I changed neurologists last year and he switched me to Rytary and ongentys". I was so good for several months until one night , my feet froze and I fell., causing multiple fractures to my pelvis… read more

So What Is The Verdict¿If You Have Parkinson's Can You Have An 0ccasion Drink ?
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Parkinson’s Disease and Alcohol: Your Guide Read Article...
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I still have a glass or three of wine here and there. It sometimes affects me negatively, that is when I just dump it in the sink. Other times. it affects me in a good way, like it balances me out… read more

Can DBS Surgery Help You With Both Essential Tremors And Parkinson's?
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I have been blessed with both ET and PD. I'm looking for something that can aid me with both action tremors and at rest tremors. My doctor tells me that there are no medications that work for both. She is reluctant to add more medications because my vital signs are already too low.
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David, I have both as well. I am 69 and was diagnosed 16 months ago. I take my Parkinson meds but still tremor quite a lot. This started for me probably in my early to mid 30s and was never diagnosed… read more

Is Muscle Fatigue A Symptom Of PD?
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I have noticed in the last year I have muscle fatigue. Walking from the parking lot to my apartment causes it as well as walking in Walmart. Does anyone else have this symptom?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do also and I can't go much any longer it's hard to walk to the mall box

Has Anyone Had Any Success With Medication(s) To Control Tremors, Stiffness In Joints, And Bladder Issues?
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I have tried a lot of medications, without ANY success.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Carbadopa levadopa helps tremors but that's it

Has Anyone Started Nuplazid?
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Husband was on seroquel. That was stopped and he started on Nuplazid a couple weeks ago. Seems to be having a rough adjustment period.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nuplazid has helped my dad so so very much, it’s very expensive but with the help of your neurologist you can get assistance from the Parkinson’s foundation and there are others