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Has anyone found neck or back supports helpful
After seeing this picture, I'm thinking of buying a neck pillow (type you use on an airplane) for my hubby.
Newbie here. At a loss of how I can help my family. My father has been on Sinemet for months-- taking the pills makes life "kind of" worth living again, but the negative side effects are beginning to take a toll. He is very paranoid and jealous, accusing his spouse of cheating. It's becoming so difficult for her, who does nothing but love him and take care of him at the expense of her own mental health. She tries to explain to him that this is a side effect of the medication, but he does not… read more
I have not encountered any problem. I take 2ea four times daily and four hours apart..
1large red place size of egg and more size of a dime
I have not taken this med yet. What is it for?
Like my husband’s symptoms are mild still, thankfully. He takes medication that controls his shaking/tremors, but when he gets stressed he will still shake some. He’s 62.
I find that when I get nervous the tremors come out more. It is usually when I am talking to a Dr. Or watching the end of a car race.lol
Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s 4 years ago. Doing great on low doses of Sinemet and Mirapex. About a year ago developed muscle pain which is worse in the morning (mostly on the left side buttocks and low back). Increasing med’s did not help. I keep exercising but some days the muscle pain is so bad I do not want to exercise. I have tried everything from exercise, stretching, Tylenol, topical analgesics, trigger point therapy, massage, tens unit etc. Nothing seems to help. I believe it is… read more
Where can I meet this Parkinson’s Ned?
How do I know it's a new year ? I'm sitting in the same chair looking out the same window, looks the same to me. Same _ _ _ _ on TV, same sandwich for lunch ( not THE same sandwich ) same people in my life, thankfully. We celebrated the new year but what does it mean ? Are we just celebrating another year has gone and we didn't manage to blow ourselves to smithereens by the grace of God ? Given the course the world is taking, what specifically should we do with another new year?
You can never explain what you are going through to someone who hasn’t experienced it. What I have said many times about this disease is “you just don’t get it, until you get it”
My husband has a hard time getting comfortable in bed consequently he doesn't sleep well. Does anybody have a good suggestion for a mattress/bed? We're hoping a different matress might help.
My wife and I have more than one home and we share a sleep number California king in each of them. Yes they're expensive, but well worth the money.
Some people feel that the double battery is uncomfortable and the thinner rechargeable is better. What do you feel? Also has anyone had their stimulator put in your stomach area, not your chest? I am too thin for the chest area so my doctor suggested stomach area. Bean
thanks
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Major problem is sudden exhaustion.
I’m thankful to read responses speaking of having to cancel engagements due to fatigue. I was beginning to think I was getting lazy or antisocial.
Are there any resources for medication prices after 65 and on Medicare? We have a drug plan, but Gocoveri & Rytary are brutal costwise . I have looked at the Good Rx in addition & to reaching out to the company of each drug. I am afraid, I am learning that if you are on a government program ( Medicare ) the company's help in copay is not allowed. Crazy.. Any leads for me to help with reducing an extremely high drug cost monthly.. Lyn
