Nan, Thank you for your supportive response. I'm glad I found you guys as I am already learning a lot from reading your posts and I look forward to the support...
28th August 2007 : News report Transdermal Rotigotine as Safe and Effective as Pramipexole A transdermal patch system with rotigotine, a dopamine agonist,...
Paul We must exercise watch what we eat , and sleep Good to hear from you again.Stay in touch robert ... From: Paul J Schroder To: plwp2@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Welcome Kismet, I have to agree with the others it is a hard way to meet people but I find I have more friends now than ever before. As I now am approaching...
Hello all you wonderful people here at PLWP. After two brain surgeries and hours of programming of my DBS {Deep Brain Stimulator} I am finally able to move a...
Paul, we sure are glad to have you back. The film is indeed excellent and I am glad to have a signed copy. If you have not seen the film take the time to do...
We've talked to our GP about this several times, we went to a gastronenterologist several times, we use fiber, medicines the doctor prescribes, nothing helps....
I copied this article from the Winter 2007 "Live Wire", a newsletter of the Central & Northern Ontario Parkinson Society. It is written by Dr. Janis M....
I would like to know, pleawe.... what other "Parkies" do for your feet when you get pressure blisters, etc. Also, Is there a product out there to use as...
Rob, The surgery you've no doubt heard about is called Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS surgery and it is not for everyone it entails having two holes drilled...
Hello, I'm new to this group, but not new to Parkinson's. I was diagnosed in 1996. At that time I was an asst principal in a public middle school in...
Hi Paula, I had this problem, and it is very troublesome. My hometown GP doctor prescribed two over the counter medications, most probably that you have ...
Don, Hello; I am Jenny secretary of PLWP and we are glad you joined us. I hope you feel welcome here and know you are amongst friends. Your posts are welcome...
I also suffered from lef and foot cramps severely and I was told to check my calcium, pottasiuim and electrolytes, and to my suprise when I drink a little...
Hello H, Well here is the answer to your question.....The PLWP chat room has bee out of order for quite some time. I am trying to learn front page as best I...
Hi All, I don't know how many of you have seen the commercial promoting the use of Mirapex for the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome (try to find it). The...
Nan, that is very cool. I had some rough times on Mirapex myself. If there is anything I can do to help just let me know. Jenny ... From: Nan Abraham To:...
-Nan, I have been taking Mirapex since 2004. I know all the side effects and yes, I had some problems but came out of it ok, since I was aware of the side...
Hi I don't post much but do read posts everyday. I have been on Mirapex for just at a year now and have very little side effects. Matter of fack the only one I...
gabapten is a new medicine in capsule form that the doctor prescribed for my restless legs yesterday. The Requip quit working so he prescribed the above....
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a694007.html Try this link it has lots of info. ... -- "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be...
My neurologist just prescribe this to me yesterday and I took my first capsule tonight. For me, it is to help reduce the cramping in my feet and calves and to...
GMills I am glad your back surgery went well. I know that back pain is ruthless in the wrath it causes the body. I will keep you in my prayers that the back...
Hi All, I am glad that many of you have taken the time to respond and give your opinion on Mirapex. I have never taken it but have heard some pretty sad...
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE PHILOSOPHY OF AMBIGUITY 1. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR... 2. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION. 3. IF MAN...
I took requip and felt like I was catatonic....mirapex helped tremendously but there was that small problem of falling asleep at red lights...on the way home...
I saw neuro on Tues. (I was suppose to see him on Mon. on way home from Shake, Rattle, and Roll but hubby was enjoying himself so much we never left til...