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    Christine replied to the topic Have you undergone Deep Brain Stimulation? in the forum Living ​With​ ​Parkinson's Disease 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    hello! I had DBS only two months ago, and I’ve seen dramatic changes.

    greatly reduced tremor.

    medication reduced to 4 x 1/2 levodopa per day, as opposed to 12 levodopa per day, 1 every 2 hours.

    I can sleep through the night.

    Weight gain (positive).

    less stiffness

    I am more expressive

    Thats all I can think of right now, but there hasn’t been…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Back pain or neck pain: Anyone else suffers from this? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hello! Extreme neck and shoulder pain was my first indicator of Parkinson’s disease. It started in 2015, and a few months later I was diagnosed. I had no relief, even though I regularly went to physio and massage therapy. Then, after a couple of years, my physiotherapist suggested that Botox in my neck and shoulders might give me some relief, a…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Mannitol, a sugar, has given me back my life! in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 10 months, 4 weeks ago

    I am curious about other people’s experience with mannitol. I used it for 3 plus months, which were coincidentally good ‘on’ months for me, but the stomach upset was too much for me to handle. Seriously, always had to be within running distance of a washroom. So, I’m still not sure if the mannitol was a positive addition to my regime, or not.…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic dystonias in the forum Using our forums 1 year, 7 months ago

    Hello! Truthfully I’m not certain that it’s dystonia I have in my neck, but the muscles will get super tight in ‘waves’. It is very painful and uncomfortable. I get Botox in my neck every three to four months and that has really helped. Plus I have massage therapy every two weeks, just for my neck. I find with every Parkinson’s issue there isn’t…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Do you have any questions about mannitol? in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 year, 8 months ago

    Hi,

    I signed up on Clinicrowd and started mannitol about 1 month ago. I find their website a bit confusing to navigate, but did figure out a dosage for my body weight. Although the mannitol does seem to make me feel bloated (especially the first few weeks), overall I’ve been feeling quite good, in fact I had a tremor free day about 2 weeks ago.…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Neupro patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 1 year, 12 months ago

    Thanks Julian, that makes me feel less crazy! LOL.

    David – I felt terrible when I started the patch as well. What I ended up doing (after ripping it off after one day of almost total shut-down), was I weaned myself on to the patch, just using half a patch a day, plus reduced my dopamine to pre-dyskenisia dosage (all on Dr.s orders, of course). So…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Neupro patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 2 years ago

    Has anybody noticed a difference in the efficacy of the patch when it’s placed on different locations of the body? It was possibly a coincidence, but I was sticking it on my thighs for about a week, and truly had a terrible week. The day I switched it on to my arm, I had a much better day. I tried to figure out what was different from the previous…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Neupro patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Scott,

    my neurologist has talked to me as well about the NeuPro patch. I am already on levodopa/carbidopa, 5 – 6 pills a day. The way she explained the patch to me is that it will support/ boost the levodopa that I am already taking, so ideally get good results without dyskinesia happening. I am most likely going to start on it in about 2-3…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic My last post to the Parkinson's forum in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 2 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks Jean! You’ve been very helpful and encouraging in your role as moderator. I look forward to your articles (can’t wait for one on red light therapy).

    All the best!

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    Christine replied to the topic Boxing and Parkinsons in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi!

    I’ve been going to Rock Steady Boxing for almost 3 years now, started about 1 and  1/2 years after diagnosis. I love it! It’s a great workout and, more importantly for me, it’s a great mood booster. I am so inspired by our group. There are many levels of PD in the group, and everybody just goes for it and does their best. I do other classes…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Apathy in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago

    Ohhh, red  light therapy! I was thinking you meant a ‘happy’ light, like you can buy at Costco!

    I have tried red light therapy and quite like it. Unfortunately the location of the place that offers it is very inconvenient. I’m not sure if it made any difference as I really only stuck with it for a month or so, but it was a good excuse for a 20 m…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Is anyone experiencing feet numbness or pain. in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago

    Reflexology hasn’t been on my radar at all. Maybe it should be. I’ve had Botox injections in my foot about 3 times in the past 2 years. That really helps the pain, but is such a painful process itself, at this point I can’t bear the thought of doing it again.

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    Christine replied to the topic Apathy in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago

    No I haven’t. Do you have any experience with light therapy?

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    Christine replied to the topic Is anyone experiencing feet numbness or pain. in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago

    Yes! I have terrible foot pain, and not sure what to blame it on. I went to a podiatrist and ended up with orthotics which help but don’t solve the problem. Lately I’ve been wearing compression tube like socks that are meant for plantar fasciitis, they help somewhat. Also stretch my feet and toes out as much as possible because the toes on the…[Read more]

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    Christine replied to the topic Apathy in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago

    I need that shirt too! I still care about the most important things – family and friends- but jeez, housework? Nope! What to make for supper? Nope! What I’m wearing? Nope! The list goes on, as you can imagine.

    These shorter sunlight days don’t help either.

     

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    Christine replied to the topic Winter sports and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 2 years, 6 months ago

    I do love exercising, but not so much winter sports! Part of the problem is that as soon as I shiver – BOOM- it’s like my tremor has been shaken awake and I can’t get it to calm down. And then all the concerned people saying “you must be frozen” because they think I am simply shivering a lot, kind of wears me out a bit too.

     

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    Christine replied to the topic Exercise support group? in the forum Living ​With​ ​Parkinson's Disease 2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Andrew, I’m glad you mentioned pickle ball. I’ve heard it’s tons of fun. I think I will look into that this winter.

    Jeffery, I too tell people that exercising is my new job. Lucky to be able to have the time, that’s for sure!

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    Christine replied to the topic Exercise support group? in the forum Living ​With​ ​Parkinson's Disease 2 years, 6 months ago

    I really liked yoga a few years ago, but by last year my tremor became so overwhelming during yoga classes I felt worse during the class instead of better. I tried again recently, but my tremor really exploded, became pretty much a full body tremor. Super uncomfortable.

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    Christine replied to the topic Exercise support group? in the forum Living ​With​ ​Parkinson's Disease 2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi! I’ve been doing Rock Steady Boxing 3 times/week for the past two years, but a couple of months ago decided I need a bit more of a challenge, so joined our local Y. My exercise routine is now

    Sunday: 1 hour spin class. Monday: 1 hour total body conditioning Tuesday: 1/2 hour on the elliptical machine, 1/2 hour core work-out Wednesday: Rock…[Read more]

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