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Phila
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How can I do a search to find people in my geographical area?

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Thanks so much!

Theracycle
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Has anyone purchased a Theracycle, I'm looking into one, although i'ts expensive, I've heard a couple good things about them. I have bad freezing and I'm told this would help. I appreciate your opinions.
Thank you,

Hal Cohen

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Hal, I do many of the things other members of the community suggested but I also bought a refurbished OneStep recumbent buke and it helps strengthens my legs, helps renew muscle memory for alternating… read more

Initial Diagnosis
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What was your examination like when you were first diagnosed with PD? Mine seems rather quick and perfunctory. The Doc said I had PD just by watching me walk into the office. I take Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100, 3 times a day; Entacapone 200 MG two times a day; and Rasagiline Mesylate, 1 MG once a day.

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me too!

I Take 5 Pills A Day Of C/l Dopa. My Tremors Haven't Improved. Is There A Limit To How Many Pills You Should Take A Day?
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l'm concerned that my neurologist isn't regulating my dosage c/l dopa.

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How many Sinemit (also called carbidopa/levodopa) tablets one should take depends on one's condition (or the stages of PD), the dosage of the tablets, how many tablets, and the dosage, if any, you… read more

I Want To Know If Anyone Has Problems Swallowing? My Barium Test Showed That I Have A Problem With Swallowing. The Technician Told Me That
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I should not drink water. How do I stay hydrated?

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I'm not sure what "difficulty " swallowing actually conveys??
I am noticing that I go to swallow and it takes a good 15 second meeting with my brain on how exactly does that work again.....
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Does Anyone Have A Problem With Excessive Saliva? . I've Tri
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Still looking for a possible cure for this saliva problem

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Regarding extra saliva Bo=tox injections in my jaw helped me a great deal !!!

Has Anyone Experienced Hair Loss From Their Meds?
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I take levodopa and amantadine and have experienced significant hair loss. I’m wondering if this is from my medication.

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It is very likely that levodopa medicines cause not only hair loss but also less growth of hair and in addition to that thinner hair straws as well as darker colour or different colour in some hair… read more

Does Anyone Find Their Self Drooling For For No Reason
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I don't like botox makes your lips look weird

Have You Had Experience With Rocksteady Boxing?
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I am very excited that,I have recruited a gym to to get trained and become a Rocksteady Boxing affiliate. Do any of you have experience or comments about Rocksteady Boxing?

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Yes we went for a month twice a week
I thought it was great
I think my husband was enjoying the comradere
But the travel time just made it impossible
45 min there
And 45 min back
Love loved the… read more

Starting Sinimet
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I started S today, 1/2 tablet (25/100) three times a day. I’m mid stage 1. When should I expect to see positive changes? Is it normal to feel sleepy and mild fog brain?

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Took 7 months to get my medication to a stage where I felt better