Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
Ive warn glass since age 8. Since getting PD my eye sight is diving. My meds got upped now I and seeing fuzzies on everything for the past several days. Has this happened to anyone else or is it just me.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I don't know if my eye problems are PD related, except for when they become dilated once in a while. I have read that this can be a side effect of Sinemet, and it does cause the vision to become "fuzzy". Aside from that, I am completely night blind, so I do not drive at night. It seems that my depth perception is a little off, but not severely. Finally, I have had floaters for years.
What meds do you take? Have you looked up each one to see if vision problems are a side effect?
Again, not sure how much is PD related or not, but I have read that there are definitely eye problems associated with PD.
Take care
Nicole
Azilect
Mirapex
Amantadine
I also get those symptoms and my eyes dilate like crazy and get very blurry - not a lot, but at times. Don't know if that helps but know there are others who understand.
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