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  • Kate

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    April 26, 2024 at 3:40 am in reply to: Taurine

    I’m glad to hear Taurine has been helpful for your concentration! It’s great that you’ve done your research. When it comes to natural supplements, I often check the Canadian Pharmacy Partnership https://www.canpharm.com/pharmacy-partner for additional guidance. I’ll look for more info about Taurine. Thanks for sharing your experience. But as always, it is important to be sure to consult with your healthcare provider as well.

  • Kate

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    March 28, 2024 at 5:44 am in reply to: Did your symptoms change when you had Covid?

    It’s not uncommon for viral illnesses to temporarily worsen existing conditions like Parkinson’s disease. However, I think each individual’s response can vary. My Dad also took Paxlovid from Canadian Pharmacy https://www.canpharm.com/ (and yes, he also got two vaccines and two boosters) when he caught Covid. Maybe it was a mild form, but he was lucky not to have any symptom changes.

  • Kate

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    February 25, 2024 at 5:44 pm in reply to: Do you struggle with anxiety and depression?

    I know what you are talking about. My sister also had depression and it was a tough period for all of us. The main problem was she didn’t realize there was a real problem. I ended up reading about antidepressants on the Canadian pharmacy site https://www.canadapharmacy.com/ and talking to a doctor. The hardest part was to persuade her to go through the treatment. Fortunately, she agreed. It took several months of therapy and medications but she is doing much better now. I hope she won’t have the same condition again.

  • Kate

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    February 13, 2024 at 5:40 pm in reply to: Do you have low back pain not responding to PD medications?

    I’m glad that I’ve found this thread as I have the same issue and it is good to know what other people do. Though of course, I’m sorry you all also suffer from back pain. I’ve already looked for the solutions, and I’m going to address the select physical therapy customer service to find out the details of their services. It seems that this is the only thing that might work for me.

  • Kate

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    January 17, 2024 at 5:07 am in reply to: Do you get cavities?

    I didn’t know Parkinson’s can cause tooth problems until my Dad found out about his diagnosis. He has several crowns. Also, we’ve recently addressed ez clip veneers customer service https://ez-clip-veneers.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html to get a veneer for him (I didn’t persuade him to get another crown).

    But agree that any health issues shouldn’t be ignored, especially if nobody can explain them at once. And I’m sure that teeth issues might be a sign of different problems.

  • Kate

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    December 19, 2023 at 7:25 am in reply to: overwhelming as a caregiver

    I know how hard it is to be a caregiver. I’m not a nurse, but I understand that taking care of your husband is more difficult than of people you don’t know. There was a time when I was so tired that I addressed agingcare customer service https://www.pissedconsumer.com/company/agingcare/customer-service.html to find a good place for my father. But I couldn’t do that. It was my duty to help him.

  • Kate

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    November 15, 2023 at 4:17 am in reply to: What has been your greatest challenge as a caregiver?

    Except for motivating and making exercise regularly, it was very hard for me to help my dad take a bath. He is a big man and it was difficult to wash and hold him at the same time. Later, I looked through the Safe Step Tub reviews and we decided to buy it. I should say, it made my life easier and now it is more comfortable to bathe for both of us.

  • I carry a little bottle with water everywhere. Everytime I look at it, I drink.

  • Kate

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    June 28, 2023 at 1:01 pm in reply to: Did you experience tinnitus before being diagnosed with PD?

    My Dad also has tinnitus but it started after he was diagnosed. Are there any ways to get rid of it?

  • Kate

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    January 23, 2024 at 2:31 pm in reply to: Have you considered getting a service dog?

    I completely understand the love for dogs and the incredible impact they can have on our lives. Service dogs can indeed provide remarkable support for managing specific health conditions.

    When considering a service dog, I’d do thorough research and consult with professionals to ensure an appropriate match. Here I can recommend looking through https://petsylife.com/ and finding the needed services in your area.

    Speaking about the concerns of pet ownership, they can vary, but I think the most common are time commitment, financial responsibility, or potential allergies.