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    Hugh McCrackin replied to the topic What are all of your symptoms that are PD related. Please list them. in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 month, 4 weeks ago

    I found a list of non-motor symptoms:
    Dribbling of saliva during the daytime
    Loss or change in your ability to taste or smell
    Difficulty swallowing food or drink or problems with choking
    Vomiting or feelings of sickness (nausea)
    Constipation (less than 3 bowel movements a week) or having to strain to pass a stool (faeces)
    Bowel (fecal)…[Read more]

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    Hugh McCrackin replied to the topic Long term Levodopa use in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi, I noticed that, like myself, you are making the assumption that using Levodopa causes the eventual decrease in effectiveness. I am not an expert but I would suggest you ask your doctor. I have seen some research that suggests the loss of dopamine neurons both reduces the production of dopamine and the ability to process dopamine. If this is…[Read more]

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    Hugh McCrackin replied to the topic Do all exercises help with the Parkinson's progression? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 1 year, 1 month ago

    Hi,

    I walk/stair climb, do yoga, and occasionally strength train and even a little martial arts forms practice. For me yoga helps with posture, flexibility and balance while higher intensity exercises (when I can manage) help with strength and cardio fitness. I think anything that keeps you moving helps.

    Regards

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    Hugh McCrackin replied to the topic Light therapy in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 year, 1 month ago

    Hi, there are several types of light therapy. I currently am trying NIR (near infra red). Found this on some websites from Tasmania. Followed instructions and build myself an led nir hat. Wear it 30 minutes + daily while I check emails. Not sure if it helps my Parkinson’s but seems to reduce the gray hair 🙂

    best wishes Hugh

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    Hugh McCrackin replied to the topic Light therapy in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 year, 1 month ago

    Hi, there are several types of light therapy. I currently am trying NIR (near infra red). Found this on some websites from Tasmania. Followed instructions and build myself an led nir hat. Wear it 30 minutes + daily while I check emails. Not sure if it helps my Parkinson’s but seems to reduce the gray hair 🙂

    best wishes Hugh

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