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Aspiration issue

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My mom with 7 years of PD is going through aspiration issues. I really would welcome any comments on that and what you would suggest dealing with this problem? She doesn't have a pneumonia yet, but how can we prevent it? Is anyone in this list has...
Swollen feet

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My mom has 7-8 years of PD. Two month ago she went to visit family abroad to Kazakhstan (she lives in Cambridge MA with me) and about month ago she notice that her legs are swollen. She said it started on her toe first and now both legs are swollen....
Does anyone used mirtazapine with Azilect?

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Mom is taking Azilect nearly for 4-5 years and few month ago her psychiatrist added mirtazapine and increased the dose to 30mg recently. Mom started to cry a lot during mornings and also her memory had worsened. I was wondering if it's due to...
WHo need help with constipation please ask me

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My mom has PD for nearly ten years. She struggled with constipation enormously and I believe all of you do as well. I found one thing that help her a lot it's kefir home made with special milk grains called tibetan milk mushroom.If someone...
Microwave therapy

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Is there anybody who had microwave therapy for enlarged prostate? My dad had one in mid December but he didn't get improvement yet and doctor said it will take sometimes. May be some of you who had similar procedure can share your experience?
I'm not a mom, but does it matter?

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I'm not a mom. I'm an aunt, I lost my niece of 16 years old 7 years ago. She was murdered while asleep and her mom (my sister in low) was murdered same time. They were innocent, it was an accident. My whole family was thorn apart ever since. I feel...
I need advice on citolopram (celexa)

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My mom has been prescribed celexa 10mg. She has taken it only for 3-4 days and have terrible side effects: nausea, stomach pain, drowsiness just to name few. Please advice if you experience similar symptoms? I'm planing to call her neuro tomorrow...
I need advice what pill reminders works best for P

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My mom has a Parkinson's disease, she needs to take different medication 8 times a day. I put them in the boxes, but lately she is been forgetful a lot and misses the doses or don't remember when she has taken last time. It's really a big problem. I...
Mom starting Requip

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My mom will start Requip since Sinamet seems not efficient enough on her anymore. What side effect she will experience? Can you advice us what to look for? Thanks, Maya
Does mom need antidepressant?

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Dear ALL, For the past two month my mom is going down hill. She has lost so much what we had gained for the past year: her mobility. She can move but so slowly now. She can't go out by herself, I accompany her in that. I'm afraid she can fall if I'm...
Mom needs advice

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Dear ALL, My mom suddenly can't walk well. She complains for about two weeks now that she has no strentgh in her legs, arms. We went to see her neuro. He was puzzled and sent us for physical therapy and increased dose of Azilect from 0.5mg to 1mg....
Anybody can help mom to deal with leg jerking?

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My mom experiencing leg (both) jerking. It use to be a night problem and would wake her up. Now this happen during the day as well. I told her neurologist, he ordered EEG test. We have done that last week. No news so far. If anybody experiencing...
Can I join you too?

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My name is Maya. My mom has a Parkinson's disease. I'm a caregiver. I found this site while searching info about rosagiline. Mom's doctor prescribed her this medication few days ago and I was wondering what side effect it may cause? This is my first...

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