Dab, I've made my immediate family very aware that this could happen while I take this prescription. My doctor is the one who brought it to my attention. When I was titrating up to my current dose I...
Dab, Why would your doctor not take you off the drug once you developed the problem? There are lots of other prescriptions that you can take. I also take Mirapex, started a little over a month ago....
Hi Jillers. I don't know if this helpful or not, but my mother in-law had both her knees replaced, one 3 times. While in the hospital each time, she developed an infection that was undetectable by...
I saw the neurologist this morning. Currently my symptoms are inconclusive for Parkinson's. He's ordered some blood work to check my thyroid and he wants a head MRI to rule out a small stroke. For...
Saw my PCP this afternoon. He definitely agrees that I have a problem. The tremors were in full force today, although I suspect my definition of full force is minor in the real world. I've seen worse...
Lizzy / Dan, I did some research and found a practice that specializes in movement disorders that takes my insurance. I try to stay within network whenever possible. Based on your suggestions, I made...
Lizzy, Thank you for the response. I don't know if the Neurologist I'm seeing is an MDS but on his web site it says he has "Clinical research experience in Parkinson's, migraines, stroke, multiple...
Only been married 21 years but have mastered living in my own world. As I get older (for the record only 51, not that old), I don't multitask as well as I used to, so I tune everything out when I'm...
Dan, My sense of smell is not what you would call stellar. Anything with a strong scent I have no problems with but I've always had difficulties with everyday stuff. My wife can smell anything and I...
For starters, I have a host of other medical issues that I deal with on a daily basis. I have Adhesive Arachnoiditis in the L4/L5 and L5/S1 nerves in my lower back. I take a fair amount of pain...