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Who Else Thinks This Will Be DLA To PIP All Over Again? Https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68853166
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They killed disabled people moving from DLA to PIP, but hey, we don't count, do we?

Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Maria

Yes, sorry, the post had a negative vibe to it...but my move was positive. People need to know about these kind of policies to be able to challenge them. This one in particular is a bit… read more

I Started Experiencing Night Sweats,my Body Is Cold Yet I'm Sweating Terribly,any One Else With This Problem,use Deodorant 3-5 Times A Day!
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5 Facts About Parkinson's That Aren't Well Known Read Article...
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Well perhaps I wouldn't fit in in UK ,I'm a little on the crazy and wild side,with a great sense of humor,can be alady,but can get down with my peeps also!

Which One Drama And Comedy /sit Com, TV Series UK Or USA Is Your Best. Remember Just Pick One Drama And One Comedy .
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Drama - Hill Street Blues
Comedy - Phoenix Nights

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Jackie Gleason: The Honeymooners

Want To Watch "Awakenings"?
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Warning, it's not an easy watch for those of us with Parkinson's...but a beautiful film in its own way.

It's on Netflix in the UK, but marked as "leaving soon"...just thought I'd give everyone a heads up.

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Good movie I seen it years ago!!

Too Tired To Eat
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You ever find that you're too tired to eat? Or that it's just too much of a bother?

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I Hate cooking! But I like to eat, so I must

Citalopram, Sertraline, Clonazepam.
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UK doctors won't prescribe Clonazepam for Parkinson's...despite a lot of US sites and US citizens on here saying it gives relief to REM sleep disorder, tremor, dyskinesia AND anxiety/depression, all of which I'm suffering from.

They will however dispense Citalopram, Sertraline, Mirtazapine and Prozac, all of which gives risks of Serotonin syndrome and other serious side effects, some of which DO NOT STOP even if you stop taking the drug.

Sometimes I question the motives behind what is… read more

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How Do I Connect With Parkys In Greater London?
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London, UK and its Boroughs are not in the database of locations? Am I missing something?

Has Anyone Pagan Methylphenate In Conjunction With L Carbodopa. My PD Doctor Prescribed 0.25milligrams Of Methylphenidate
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This drug is a stimulant in the same family with Ritalin and Adderal.

I’ve never heard of it being prescribed for Parkinson’s.

There are lots of medications being prescribed off label for… read more

Anyone Familiar With "The Breather For Parkinsons"?
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I'm getting increasingly concerned that my chest rigidity is causing my breathing difficulties. This device ($50 here, but you can get one in the UK for just £12.50) is claimed to help...anyone used one?

https://columbiasci.com/product/the-breather/

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Thank you for the hug.

For Others With Breathing Issues.
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This device was only £15 in the UK...I think I need to start using it in earnest. The link shows how, but also is a good way of showing what it is and what it is for ...

https://www.pnmedical.com/lessons/breather-foun...

I hope it works!

FOUNDATIONAL PROTOCOL - PN Medical
FOUNDATIONAL PROTOCOL - PN Medical
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I have low oxygen, short of breath, asthma, wheezing, coughing, etc. I have been on oxygen full time, but now mostly as needed. I was given an article about Parkinson, PT, and breathing. I gave it to… read more