Hugh McCrackin

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)
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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]

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

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

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