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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Will you continue to get COVID boosters and vaccines? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 10 months ago
I will definitely take any booster available to me. I have not had covid and surely don’t want it in the future . I get a flu shot every year and if there is a booster for the variants i will be the first in line.
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Temporary Weakness After Exercise in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 1 year, 3 months ago
- Hi Bruce. I do the treadmill everyday for 30 minutes at 3 mph. I experience the same post exercise symptoms you described.
I go home and sit for awhile but still have some residual weak feeling in my legs throughout the day. I enjoy the treadmill and i just accept what follows.
- Hi Bruce. I do the treadmill everyday for 30 minutes at 3 mph. I experience the same post exercise symptoms you described.
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Do you have theories about why you have Parkinsons? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 5 months ago
I also have Addisons disease and two other autoimmune diseases. Getting Parkinsons shocked me. I have found no connection with these other diseases and Parkinsons.
At times i cannot determine which disease is responsible for my multiple symptoms. I have played highschool and college football and spent 4 years in the military. I worked sum…[Read more] -
Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Walking/Bumping into objects in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year, 5 months ago
I as well bump, brush into and i think i have rounded off most corners of my home. Very few black and blue marks so far. The word “ouch” is used quite frequently.
I too drop things all the time. They just find a way to slip out of what used to be a secure grip. Gravity is winning . It is a good thing my keys are made of metal.
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 6 months ago
Reside north of Pittsburgh,Pa home of the Steelers.
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic What do you think of the term 'Parkie'? in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Advocacy 1 year, 9 months ago
I am a human being with PD and a great sense of humor. Calling me a “parkie” would be both offensive degrading.
Just one persons opinion.
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Kevin McGuinness posted an update 1 year, 10 months ago
Doing great. Increased parcopa for balance. Dr. Asked me where have i been. Just wish i had less fatigue. I also have Addisons Disease and the combination really leaves me little energy. Real bummer. I’m having nightmares and sleep problems. Never had these before. Hope i don’t create more apathy competing with sunny days. I’m 75 now a…[Read more]
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic How long does it take to find the right medication balance? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 2 years, 1 month ago
I have not seen a PD in yrs. i just take parcopa three times a day about 2 and 1/2 a day. I am copeing with my multiple symptoms. No body suggested frequent periodic contacts.
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Kevin McGuinness replied to the topic Managing Fatigue in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 5 months ago
My fatigue increases in the afternoon hours. If I don’t sleep good at night the fatigue is an all day symptom.
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Kevin McGuinness started the topic Diagnosed two months in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 2 years, 9 months ago
Do other Parkinsons people experience occasional SOB? Had this prior to actual Dx and am on Parcoda . Most of my symptoms re. Parkinsons decreased significantly. SOB still present
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Kevin McGuinness became a registered member 2 years, 9 months ago