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Chris replied to the topic Urinary Problems in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I take Tamsulosin (or Flomax) which is for men with benign prostate enlargement. It has helped reduce frequency of urination especially at night.
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Chris replied to the topic Are you able to sleep through the night? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 year ago
I have heard that poor sleep is a symptom of PD, but I have always been a good sleeper, before and after my diagnosis. My own formula, but may not work for you, is to (a) get physically tired during the day so that you are motivated to get into bed at night and rest; (b) get outside briefly around the middle of the day to get some melatonin and…[Read more]
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Chris's profile was updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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Chris replied to the topic Do you struggle to keep weight on? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 year, 5 months ago
Yes, I struggle to keep weight on, I have lost weight gradually over the last 3 years, for unexplained reasons. It is not due to low appetite as I eat well, and I have at least some sense of taste and smell. Perhaps it’s dyskinesia? I have heard that it burns up a lot of calories.
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Chris became a registered member 1 year, 7 months ago