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Excessive saliva

I am into my 8th year with PD, and I am so exhausted trying to deal with excess saliva, that is so thick and constant. Sleeping is difficult as my...

This is bull Shiz 🤬

I was recently diagnosed with PD, I was also dx with ms & a brain tumor in 2004. I was telling the doctor’s that I couldn’t bend my knees &...

Freezing

Has anyone tried or is using the laser device that attaches to cane or walker to help with freezing?...

Pooping with Parkinson’s

I never thought I would be starting a discussion on the role of pooping in a PD discussion. My PD dr has always stressed the importance of hydration and a...

How did you first get diagnosed with PD

My PCP suspects I have PD due to my muscle stiffness that doesn't go away and have been having issues crop up in my procedural memory. I was told this...

Parkinsons and General Anaesthetic

My husband has been told he will need a General Anesthetic (GA) to have a double cataract operation because of his shaking head. Presumably he will be under anesthetic for...

New here, newly diagnosed

Hi all, I'm not much of a user of support forums, really not at all to be honest. I'm a relatively younger guy in my early 40's. Considering I have...

Fatigue and depression following COVID-19 in a Parkinson’s patient

Hey people, I wonder if any of you can share some advice, ideas or insights here: My father, who’s 76 years old, suffers from Parkinson’s for the last 1.5 years...

Notifying Employer of PD

When do you suggest notifying my employer of my parkinson's diagnosis? I know my shaking is noticable, my voice quieter and I tend to be a little slower but can...

Can a PD diagnosis stem from a previous injury?

First of all, I am trying to figure out whether or not a previous injury could exaserbate a PD diagnosis. I had an injury in 2005 (comparable to a torn...

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