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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Botox injections for overactive bladder in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month ago
I am presently dealing with such issues. The doctor did recommend Botox but I declined. It doesn’t last a long time. I wanted the new pill they now have for this problem that I tried that was great. However, it costs 247.+ for 30 days. I said I could not afford that. She asked if I could afford $100 for 30 days, and I said no. I am 86 with…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago
No big changes. I was put on an anxiety med about 4 months ago. Was not sure it was doing any thing, and called in for a renewal. Did not get it for three days due to doctor’s office people screwing it up. Right about the time I got it, I started crying easily and didn’t know what that was for and then told because I was off the anxiety med…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne posted a new activity comment 5 months, 1 week ago
Hi Emma Newman.
I was diagnosed 2020 when I thought my tremors in my right hand was my thyroid. However, my thyroid doctor said my thyroid is fine and I am taking the right amount of meds. She suggested I see a Movement Doctor. I never heard of one.An MRI said my dopamine level was almost nonexistent. So, Parkinson it is. I am in Stage 2.…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Are there gadgets that help you to manage PD? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I have Alexa. She reminds me to turn the sound back on in my iPhone every morning. She also reminds me to take my pills. She reminds me of appointments.
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Beth T Browne posted an update 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I was reading where someone had problems with eating.
I lost my sense of taste the first year I was diagnosed. I stopped the Leva/Dopa they give everyone first. The nausea was unbearable. I felt better without it. Now,three years later, I still do not take it. I tried Rytary. It did not make me nausea but caused anxiety, which I already had…[Read more] -
Beth T Browne posted an update 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I am on 2mg high blood pressure patch after wearing a 1mg 7 days, but didn’t do much. The 2mg is working. I am petite. Weigh 93 pounds. Lost 5 on LevaDopa so I still do not take any prescribed meds.
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Beth T Browne posted an update 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Can anyone on here who has a lot of anxiety comment on medication they have taken, and what worked best for you? Also, did it help with sleep? Thanks.
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Beth T Browne posted an update 6 months ago
Just saw the comments on Clonazepam. I just started taking it 11/14/22. I am 85, and having difficulties with high blood pressure that we can’t seem to control. I am now on a patch for it. I was also diagnosed with high anxiety. So my Parkinson doctor prescribed the Clonazepam as she said it helps to slow the anxiety faster than some o…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Coping with anxiety, depression and stress in the forum Flash Briefings and Podcasts 6 months, 1 week ago
This past week has been interesting. I continue to have high blood pressure even with a BP patch. Then I see my Parkinson doctor and she explained I was having high anxiety. My breathing was not normal, and I was a mess.
I am going in to my heart doctor’s tomorrow to see what is going on. I had to start the anxiety medicine with tiny piece…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne posted an update 6 months, 1 week ago
Still have tremors. Also experiencing extreme anxiety and on medication. Also, problems getting blood pressure down so now on a patch. Shoulder needs replacing, but at 85, I am not doing that so getting cortisone shows every 3 months. Now can’t exercise upper back. Sleep a little better as I am taking meds for depression, even though I do n…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic How do you deal with constipation? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I conquered constipation when my daughter got me on Juice Plus. It is veggies and fruit,which I needed anyway,as I don’t eat well due to Los of taste.
She went to a training class with Dr. Sears, a retired, well known doctor who invented Juice Plus a while back. They work well and keep me daily.
If you want more info, let me know and I will s…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic How do you deal with constipation? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I conquered constipation when my daughter got me on Juice Plus. It is veggies and fruit,which I needed anyway,as I don’t eat well due to Los of taste.
She went to a training class with Dr. Sears, a retired, well known doctor who invented Juice Plus a while back. They work well and keep me daily.
If you want more info, let me know and I will s…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Neupro patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Rytary high in cost where you are or what insurance you have? Even with one of the discount cards it is still in the $300’s. It is the only thing that doesn’t cause nausea. I lost 5 pounds and I only weighted 98. Now 93 and can’t gain. So I have not been taking anything, and my doctor said if I feel better without meds, she is fine w/that.
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic How do you deal with constipation? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 6 months, 4 weeks ago
I had constipation problems,but do not now. I am on Juice Plus gummies (but they have pills). I take 2 of the fruit and 2 of the vegetables daily. They were initially made by a doctor and are not sold in stores. I have been on them for three yrs and I am so grateful they have helped.
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Neupro transdermal patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Anita, does it just help tremors? Do you have any other PD symptoms like sleep, balance? Thanks. Beth
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic PD and cardiac symptoms in the forum Using our forums 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi. I had a mild heart attack end of July. Was only in the hospital 2 days. My heart doctor said my leaky heart valve was not the cause, but my primary, who was a heart doctor in Germany at one time, thought it was. I under went a procedure with the heart doctor so he could check some thing. Then a short time later, I was accepted at Cedar…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic What is the best way to support a person with Parkinson’s? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I wish my son and daughter understand. They are both very good to me in many way. My son lives in WA and my daughter about 20 minutes away.
This year, I have seen my son once when he was here to attend a special show in La Jolla. He did spend time with me most of the time and we even went to the show with him.
What I am experiencing from…[Read more]
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Do you struggle with sleep disturbances? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Me again. Still struggling with sleep. I have seen three Movement doctors and none have helped with sleep. They don’t want to give you anything.
For me, with bad allergies and lung issues, I desperately need sleep. So frustrating.
I have tried so many things I see on Facebook to no avail. Money wasted.
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Which symptom is most challenging to navigate? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 9 months ago
Are there movement doctors also? With Parkinson, you should be seeing a movement doctor but he can be a neurologist also.
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Beth T Browne replied to the topic Which symptom is most challenging to navigate? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 9 months ago
Sleep and the tremors in my arthritic hands that are bent out of shape making cooking and other things very difficult. Also, sometimes, fatigue.
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