What's working What's not...a) Coffee amounts seem to have an affect on tremors both good and bad. About a pot of coffee a day seems to be the most effective amount....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwareness
Struggle to equilibrate and cope...• At times, I feel very sleepy/dizzy. It is very embarrassing especially while I am at work environment....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingDepressionWork & Employment
What are member's experiences with the drug Rasagiline...I have just started taking Rasagiline (.5 mg for 2 weeks, then 1 mg) to see if it will help with my brain fog/disconnect and maybe my tremors....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesMotor SymptomsNon-Motor SymptomsTreatment
Young onset...I am 40 years old and have begun to see symptoms in myself. I have an appointment with a neurologist at the end of october....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
HELP PLEASE ...We have made contact with Kings college in London who offered to see him but he simply refuses to travel anywhere to see anyone!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingCognitive IssuesDepression
Walking sticks vs. canes...By substituting the longer walking stick, I seem to be maintaining a much more comfortable upright stance and using it only for balancing (and help on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Intestinal problems. Most people with PD seem to have constipation. I have the opposite problem and it impacts everything I do...I have the opposite problem and it impacts everything I do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Self-care for Caregivers...She had seen an article online talking about how important it was for caregivers to take time to care for themselves and immediately felt guilty....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Should I be Concerned?...Anything else I should keep an eye on? Thank you to all who respond....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
PD and Diet Pills???...I took one each morning before work and it did wonders for my concentration and speed around the office....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisParkinsonism
Doctor Told Me I'm Vitamin D Deficient...You see my doctor just told me that I have a problem with my level of D vitamin - my blood work was back....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Swallowing and sweating...I wake up at night and my pjs are soaked and during the day, even in the winter, I have to keep a fan on me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNon-Motor Symptoms
A change in diagnosis ...My only thought is what about another patient who sees him, what if they don't have this recourse? Would they suffer from being taken off meds....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Changing Meds timeframe?...I realize that some meds are not available where I live, I am hoping to see a Neurologist when back in the states next Spring....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceDepression
Suicidal Ideation: Talking About It Can Help...I’m in the process of seeing a psychiatrist ..I’m going to see this through with my support of my very loving husband, who told me he is here for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Parkinson's I am angry!...You appear with many colors, being hard to see. Pain is rain in the winds coming in all directions. We gain our strength from God and each other....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingPositivity
Madopar not working ...Not due to see my consultant til February but I have lots of questions to ask....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosis
There's much I don't understand about this!...Maybe I was just used to it but her Parkinson's didn't seem to put too much a hinder on her quality of life....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Back muscles in constant spasm...I walk rigidly, and seem ok, but if I catch an arm on something, or if someone touches me, it’s like having a massive electric shock goes through my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsMotor Symptoms
Things are changing too fast...I am very worried I see my neurologist in a month and hopefully he can explain what is happening to me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
