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twok replied to the topic Does it get easier to witness the decline? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 week ago
As one of those ‘in decline,’ (no sarcasm intended), I offer the observation that cognitive prowess can vary greatly in the same person. Clearly, everything is slower and just as emotion effects tremor, emotion can cloud ideation and the use of common sense. Then there is vitamin d, hydration, wearing off, fatigue etc. There is still a person ‘…[Read more]
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twok replied to the topic Neupro transdermal patch in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 month ago
Does anyone know when the generic version will be available?
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twok replied to the topic Diagnosed July 2020 in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months, 3 weeks ago
we had a support group member who was immediately put on the patch because he couldn’t tolerate oral carb/lev…if you push for it you might get to try it…it’s very expensive, I hear.
best of luck!
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twok replied to the topic Winter self-care in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ally, I feel as you described…maybe we are part momma bear and need to hibernate. It will be a challenging covid winter. It helps me to stay connected to the PK community, there are new interesting webinar opportunities, e.g. Parkinson’s Foundation, and Davis Phinney, as well as MJFOX organizations.
Best of luck! Soups speak to warmth and co…[Read more]
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twok replied to the topic Have you made any adjustments to your home? in the forum twok 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Roy, I am anxious to know how you like your mattress. I thought the concept was promising. PLEASE let me know!
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twok replied to the topic Meds for PD & Stress not working too Well in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 6 months, 1 week ago
DearSteve,
What a wonderful son you are! I have tremors on one side only so far…I can’t imagine the frustration your mom feels when she tries to work with two shaking hands. You have had one recommendation for sertraline and I too like this/use this for depression. Recently my doctor prescribed gabapentin for arthritis and it worked well f…[Read more]
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twok replied to the topic Did you experience tinnitus before being diagnosed with PD? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 6 months, 1 week ago
I had tinnitus in one ear, now my PK side, for about 4 or 5 years.
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