@malswift
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Malcolm Swift replied to the topic Do you have low back pain not responding to PD medications? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Totally agree that low back pain often associated with neck pain is a common PD issue. I use stretching and other physical exercise designed to make the spine and joints more mobile. It eases but never eliminates the pain. I have an excellent Physiotherapist. I sleep on a memory foam mattress and have a variety of pillows for differing levels of…[Read more]
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Malcolm Swift replied to the topic What do you think is at the root of your Parkinson's diagnosis? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months ago
Could someone tell me what is the point of this thread and the purpose of the question? If it is about “sharing’ it does not interest me and I do not court sympathy. If there is a genuine research purpose I can make a significant contribution but I am not doing it otherwise
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Malcolm Swift replied to the topic Fatigue and worsened depression following COVID-19 in a Parkinson’s patient in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I have had a very similar experience without the depression. Pacemaker followed by Covid followed by fatigue and worsening of symptoms. Sleep problems ensued. Symptoms in abeyance returned. Main difference is that I am on Rasagiline, Ropinirole and co-Careldopa and I am being advised to add Amantadine to recover lost ground. I am undecided on that…[Read more]
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Malcolm Swift became a registered member 1 year, 7 months ago
