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Can You Recognize Your Own Mental Decline?
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Yesterday my wife and I had an appointment with my psychiatrist. My wife was concerned that I may be experiencing a manic episode associated with my previous bipolar diagnosis.

My doctor spent several minutes talking about my changes in behavior of late. She expressed the opinion that I was not going through a manic episode rather it had more to do with my Parkinson's.

When we were diagnosed with Parkinson's most of us studied about the disease and it's various symptoms. So we know that… read more

Dealing With Irritability and Anger With Parkinson’s | MyParkinsonsTeam
Dealing With Irritability and Anger With Parkinson’s | MyParkinsonsTeam
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

There are different levels now. Just like those meds the doctor keeps giving you.

posted 4 days ago
Hello
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Steven

posted 6 days ago
Has Anyone Tried Natural Remedies From India Doctors And Do They Work
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

THC is another natrual drug i have used and works veery well for me. a DEEPER sleep is great. has anyone else tried it.

posted 7 days ago
Just Wondering If Anybody Can Provide Some Suggestions As To What To Bring Up To A New Doctor I've Asked For A 2nd Opinion Referral.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

He's not your best friend. He's your Dr. Just tell him you want the best care there is with most education and experience. Good luck

posted April 18
For Those With PD Impacts On Low Back Stiffness, What Do You Do To Lessen Low Back Pain?
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skin irritation and itching seems to come with PD, how do you control and management the negative impacts of skin problems?

Can Anyone Tell Me How To Access Info On The Clinical Trial That Showed Promise In Repairing The Neuro Cells That Produce Dopamine?
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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.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Good movie I seen it years ago!!

posted April 16
Bathroom Problems
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Lately I Haven't Been Able To Hold My Head Up. Has Anyone Suffered From This & Did They Help You?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My head falls to the right

posted April 17
By Mistake I Overdosed On My Rytary 48 Which I Take 4 Times A Day Every 6 Hrs.
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I took two pills instead of one so i skipped the next dose. Now i have shaky hands and cramping toes and rapid heartbeat. Do i take the next dose on schedule at 5 AM today or not? My last dose was at 5 PM yesterday 12 hrs ago..Any advice? Has this ever happened to you?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sandy, this has happened to me and I can give you the answer my dad, an excellent physician board certified in neurology and psychiatry, would give. If you have missed a dose never take 2 doses at… read more

posted April 15
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