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Habib nazarian replied to the topic Medications in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 1 week ago
My husband was diagnosed in Jan. 2020 at age 76, and has been on sinemet 2.5 every 4 hours. In February 2022, the medicine Amaltadin was added to his medication, within 2 days, he developed a terrible dyskinasia, could not stand on his legs, his arms were moving in strange movements, and while resting in bed, he felt like he was falling. He w…[Read more]
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Habib nazarian replied to the topic overwhelming as a caregiver in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I appreciate all the comments. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago, the progression has been fast. I worry for what the future holds. I feel helpless that I cannot help him feel better. Depression and apathy are very difficult to deal with. Please if anyone has advice on dealing with depression, let me know. He agreed to try manitol,…[Read more]
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Habib nazarian replied to the topic Has your PWP lost interest in things they once liked? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I used to spend time with old friends playing backgammon. I used to play violin and piano, and used to paint. I have lost interest in all.
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Habib nazarian replied to the topic Do you struggle with depression? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 9 months ago
My husband struggles with depression, the medication hardly helps. He is tired and depressed 90% of the time. What makes him come out of his shell is talking to his friends. Talking to friends who care about his well being gives him a hope that his life is very important to all of us, and as hard as PD is for him and others like him, they sh…[Read more]
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Habib nazarian became a registered member 1 year, 5 months ago