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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 5 hours, 57 minutes ago
hi andrew
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic:
Keep working out, it is the best thing for us!
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Jean Mellano started the topic Have you ever tried to wean off some of your meds? in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Medications 11 hours, 45 minutes ago
I dont like the thought of taking medications, however, I decided to take Sinemet and Neupro patch so I could feel well enough to exercise. I often wonder how much they are helping me and under my doctor’s guidance, I am reducing Neupro patch dose. 4 days into dose reduction, i wonder if I am feeling bad due to a withdrawal type reaction and…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano started the topic Does the extreme heat and humidity exacerbate your symptoms? in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms 1 day, 13 hours ago
The weather has been very hot and humid where I live and I thought my fatigue was bad before, now it is really bad and I wonder if it is the temperature extremes. Does the hot weather affect you? If so, how?
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 2 days, 3 hours ago
hi Nancy
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano started the topic Have you tried NAD? in the forum Parkinson’s Disease alternative treatments 2 days, 11 hours ago
A recent study in mice found that NAD can ease Parkinson’s symptoms and reduce dopamine-producing neuronal loss . https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/06/28/cellular-respiration-compound-may-ease-symptoms-reduce-neuronal-loss-study-finds/
Have you tried NAD? If so, what dosage? Did it help you at all?
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 3 days, 1 hour ago
hi Bob,it never ceases to amaze me that something as simple as putting on my coat or sweater effortlessly is something I always took for granted. my workaround has me putting on the right sleeve (my stronger side) first. I know it frustrates some people when they seem me struggling and they just want to help, but I prefer to figure it out on my own.
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Jean Mellano started the topic Where’s my left (or right) sleeve? in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms 3 days, 11 hours ago
My left side is most impacted by PD and it always manifests itself when I try to put on the left sleeve of a shirt or coat. It takes me forever to get that left arm in. As I struggle, someone usually takes pity on me and helps me put it on. Do you have this issue putting on a jacket or shirt? If so, do you prefer to figure it out on your own n…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 4 days, 9 hours ago
hi howard
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano started the topic Swallowing water is becoming difficult in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms 4 days, 11 hours ago
More often than not, I am experiencing problems swallowing water and t goes down the wrong pipe sometimes. I had a swallow test done which came back normal. Do you have swallowing issues? If so, what kinds of food, beverage is this an issue with? Have you had a swallow test done?
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Jean Mellano started the topic Synthroid and Levodopa interaction in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Medications 5 days, 11 hours ago
I am currently on both synthroid (have been since 2005) and generic carbidopa/levodopa and Neupro patch.
According to: https://www.pdr.net/drug-summary/Synthroid-levothyroxine-sodium-26
“A combination of levodopa and synthroid may result in a transient reduction in TSH secretion.”
I will be checking with my Dr. and pharmacist as to…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 5 days, 12 hours ago
hi kaye
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
hi emily
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
hi jeffrey
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
you will know when the time is right. After my soulmate passed away in 2015 and I was diagnosed months later with PD, I knew I would have to eventually leave my house but I didnt actively pursue or research any options. In 2016, my cousin invited me to a marketing luncheon at a CCRC near where she lived as her and her husband were thinking of…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
hi amelie, i have heard that the beaches in Mauritius are beautiful. Do you live near the water?
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
hi jeffrey
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano replied to the topic Should we move house? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers 1 week, 4 days ago
Amelie, a major life change decision (especially if it was not in your plan ) deserves a fair amount of discussion between you and your husband. As for the future, I have found for myself, it is best not to worry about what could happen with my PD progression and focus on what I do have in the present moment. Yoga and meditation has helped me…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 4 days ago
hi craig
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic: -
Jean Mellano posted a new activity comment 1 week, 5 days ago
hi barbara
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic:– Barbara (@winksdr) July 10, 2019
i am so sorry to hear about your situation. i am not a…[Read more]
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Jean Mellano replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 week, 5 days ago
Debra, i live there too! LOL
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