Educating Others about Parkinson’s...Dyskinesias are a side effect, not a result of Parkinson’s. Living with Parkinson’s is a roller coaster ride.... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can Mucuna Pruriens Help Control PD Symptoms?...There were no significant differences found in the ability to control dyskinesias between L-dopa/carbidopa and 30mg of mucuna.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?...Furthermore, people who experience severe nuchal rigidity, cervical dyskinesias and cervical dystonia can develop tension headaches and cervical neuralgia... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Power of Your Personal Story...Who wants to know what it is like to watch your loved one have dyskinesias (uncontrollable movement due to too much medication in their blood stream) and... By Angela Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Loving the Man – Not Loving Parkinson’s...We found that the friends who couldn’t cope with the dyskinesias at dinner lead us to new friends who didn’t mind and encouraged us to go out more.... By Angela Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
On Attending a Wedding with Parkinson’s Disease...Or he could end up severely dyskinetic from too-high a dose.... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1...So, if possible, choose a time of day when your meds tend to be at a medium level – not too low, but also not so high that you’ll struggle... By Matt Zepelin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Deeper Dive: Deep Brain Stimulation...DBS may be considered for people who have had PD for 4 years or more and have: Dyskinesias are a common side effect of long-term levodopa therapy.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Demystifying Parkinson's Hallucinations: When to Seek Medical Attention...The word "hallucination" can evoke as much or greater fear than the word "dyskenesia" among those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD).... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Drugs Used To Treat Parkinson's Disease...This may provide relief from symptoms of PD, especially dyskinesias and tremors.Other drugs that may be used by people PD include those that treat specific... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's Medication...Other times, we don’t want or are scared to rely on medications or experience possible side effects such as the dreaded dyskinesias.... By Maria De Leon7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spun Out of Control On Rytary and Shortage of Neuropsychiatrist is a Dangerous Development...My dyskinesias, manic and panic stopped within within 24 hours of the start of my “drug holiday” but was followed by a 4-6 week period where movement... By pindky2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Living with Parkinson's...Dyskenisia has bothered me, too. Hasn't been real bad lately. My feet just start moving of their own accord. I call it my PD dance....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSide EffectsAssistive DevicesCoping