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Duopa
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I have been taking this drug for almost a year. I get nausea from it and throw up. I don't no if this happens to others?

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try a Probiotic also to help and take your meds with a shake like Ensure or Slimfast you get the idea; also there are anti nausea meds that help.

Help
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I started having very small shaking in my right hand. I let it go for sometime as it was off and on. It seems to have gotten worse but still only off and on.Is that how it usually starts? Some of my friends just had balance problems. Is there a test for it? My husband doesn't think that's what it is but my Doctor says it is and it's very mild. Any suggestions?

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That's how it started for my husband. He thought it was a pinched nerve or carpal tunnel at first. I would also recommend that you go to a neurologist who is a movement disorder specialist. One thing… read more

For Those Of You With Parkinson's What Works Best For Getting Out Of Chairs
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Those with Parkinson's what works best for getting out of chairs easily

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Leon did the same with putting 2 inch blocks under his recliner. Now he doesn't have a problem getting out of the recliner.

Why Are My Neck, Upper Back And Arms And Legs Always In Pain !
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Can't lift arm above head.
Back of legs ache constantly.

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Yes, he just can't be still, I feel so bad, I really think they should give pain relief for it, although I'm not sure he'd take it! Mr tough guy! I'll try the natural stuff that was recommended by… read more

Non Motor Symptoms Suddenly Worsen While Traveling
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Anybody have strange non-movement issues flair up for a week or two and then go away
On our trip My meds worked on the movement disorder fine but suddenly the non-motor issues were not responding to meds.

I went on the trip of a lifetime with my spouse this month, and it turned into a major disaster. I ruined months of planning, years of dreams and broke her heart.

The Med background:
Rytary 3 times a day (9a, noon, 3p)
Requip in the morning (9a)
Azelict in the morning (9a)

53 years old… read more

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Azilect.

Every Now And Then I Feel Like Having A Drink Wine Beer Or Martine Just Anybody Have Drinks Like Alcohol
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Just curious about adult alcohol since I take carbidopa wondering if any One else drinks alcohol beverage and take medication

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If you have Parkinson's Disease, its never a good idea to drink. It doesn't go well with your PD meds. There used to be a myth, that you can drink wine and this would help with the tremors. Actually… read more

How Can You Prepare Yourself To Take The Step Of Contacting A Funeral Home For Your Love One With Stage 5 PD? As A Wife And Caregiver
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End-Stage Parkinson’s Disease: What To Know Read Article...
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Everything has been planned and paid for.

Wanted To Know If Many People On This Site Had The Dbs Surgery Already, Or Are Thinking Of Going For The Dbs Surgery, Or Will Not Go
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Since my doctor is always bugging me to have the dbs surgery, I was wondering how many people actually go for it. Maybe i feel that I am not at that point in my PD to go for the surgery yet. When can you tell if your ready as my doctor has been telling me for years now that this is my next step.

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I had DBS about 10 years ago. The requirements for me to get the surgery were as follows: age played a big factor. I was around 65 years old. My symptoms, the worse ones are dystonia all… read more

Jump The Gun
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Herro my pincered perky plum pudding peeps answer me this one sieve oooh play
Why is it I can take my meds when I wake up, wait an hour and come out all guns blazing but if immediately after that hour I read, I go off ?? It's a mystery 🤔

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I have a hard time taking carbadopa levadopa it makes me shake more n I feel real agitated. I stopped n now just my head shakes. Sometimes a little n other times a lot.

What Are Stragies For Freezing Gait?
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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Hi Melissa, Are you posing the question on behalf of a friend or are you looking for a friend along with the answer
It is the same as freezing I have experienced it in… read more