Toni Shapiro
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I do have trouble swallowing food, as well as finding it difficult to swallow my saliva. My throat feels blocked. My tongue feels thick and large so I wind up biting the insides of my mouth and sides of my tongue.
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Hi Jean, I have been losing my hair for a number of years now. My hair was shedding everywhere. I suspect it started about the time I first had PD symptoms but didn’t know it. I have been using Rogaine since that time and funny that I was just thinking maybe the Rogaine is the cause of my PD. I have a good head of hair though!
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Thank you. That makes sense. I got it because I was told if used it for 20 minutes a day for a month or so it would train my muscle memory but this was prior to my diagnosis. I use the treadmill 6 days a week and use weights 3 times a week and thought maybe if I exercised with the brace it would help but I don’t think I’ll use it anymore. Again thank you to all who responded.
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions and support. Happy Thanksgiving
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Hi, I stopped driving almost 4 months ago. I was slower to respond to the brake and my anxiety when driving made symptoms worse including for a minute or two forgetting where I was going or where I was. I love driving and was the main driver in the family so it was very difficult to give it up voluntary, however, a car can be a killing machine and I needed to choose responsibility over my ego. I have found taking the bus makes me feel very good about myself and that I do have some control over my PD situation. Taking the bus gives me an independence without worry or concern and it turns out I like it. Now with may car sold and I see my empty parking space I can actually see the positives of letting it go.
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Hi, I tried many things but I didn’t like the fact that I had to constantly use medication. I started taking Magnesium Citrate, high absorption 150 mg 3 times a day and it has helped me immensely.
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Hi Jean, I am new to the form and you are my first response, thank you. I have tried phiso but it is expensive. Since my symptoms have worsened I am planning on trying it again after the holidays. I appreciate your suggestion. It was a reminder to me.
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Hi Ally, I live in Vancouver British Columbia Canada.