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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Medications in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 1 week ago
I was diagnosed in 2019 at the age of 57. I had a resting tremor, gait and balance issues, double/blurry vision( caused by my left eye muscles weakening which causes the eye to turn inward)all of them came in different stages over the years but I started having involuntary movements. I also had undiagnosed pain in my back and stiff painful hips…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Should I start Levodopa right away? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Medications 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I was diagnosed in 2019. Resting hand tremor, jerky movements, stiff legs and hip upon resting, blurry vision watching tv, blurry vision reading which I never had an issue with my eyes except for nearsightedness. My Neurologist is amazing abd started me on Azilect.5 for one month and increased to 1mg daily since October 2019. I had various issues,…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Have you participated in any clinical studies or trials? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months, 3 weeks ago
No I have not but I have had all symptoms controlled by 1 mg of Azilect a day since starting in fall 2019 after being diagnosed at 57. I had a mild resting tremor, moderate balance issues especially when turning, short term memory, double and blurry vision. The vision issues are due to my left eye turning in, so I just wear reading glasses which…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Tips for living well with Parkinson's in 2022 in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 3 months, 3 weeks ago
2 times a week I go to pt. I have an exercise bike, treadmill and almost everyother piece of equipment needed. I had very bad balance issues and within a year I was doing single leg squats on the balance board. I notice when I am inactive I have more pain in my groan and legs. I also try to walk the dog everyday. I also picked up my guitar and…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Anyone else experiencing leg cramps at night? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Good day John,
I had leg cramping and my Neurologist recommeneded a glass of tonic water about an hour or 2 before bed. Works most nights for me. I have degenerative changes in my sciatica and the beginning of stenosis in the l3-l4 area. -
Susan Watkins replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 5 months, 1 week ago
I live in Penllyn Pa about 20 minutes west of Philadelphia. I was diagnosed early stage in August of 2019 but have been living with it for about 10 years prior now that I have learned more about early symptoms via this forum. I even sent a link to my husband and I encourage him to read the articles as sometimes I cannot articulate my physical and…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Music and fine motor skills in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 6 months, 1 week ago
I started playing guitar to help with the fine motor skills and once the Azilect calmed my mild resting tremor. Most of my PD involves muscle and tendon issues which pt helps tremendously. Seek a pt that specializes in sports medicine as I found that they arecmore inept to push you and focuses on balance issues ti eliminate falls.
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Do you cramp up alot? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 6 months, 1 week ago
I found drinking 2 6 to 8 ounce glasses of tonic water a day as I am only on Azilecy at this time.
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Do you have multiple illnesses? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 6 months, 1 week ago
I have a Unspecified Connective Disorder which I take Plaquenil for when active and Raynauds disease as well as which I use Nitrobid ointment
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Constipation Treatments in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 6 months, 1 week ago
With an “Ileus”
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Susan Watkins replied to the topic Constipation Treatments in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 6 months, 1 week ago
After being hospitalized for with an Illeys and spen 5 days in the hospital until U could pass the stool and have an MRI to rule out other things, tumor, etc. I has yet been diagnosed with PD but connected with a nutritionist who suggested bitters or to drink 2 small 4 to 6 ounces of warm water and 1/3 to 1/2 of lemon at least once a day and I…[Read more]
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Susan Watkins became a registered member 7 months, 3 weeks ago