IrishRover7's Journal

IrishRover7: Sex: M; Data Quality: 2 stars; Parkinson's: 13 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On; Mouth/throat: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: mild

IrishRover7: Male, 53 years; Wilmington, DE

Primary Condition: Parkinson's and 6 more ▼

Type: Parkinson's disease

First symptom: Dec 1999
Diagnosis: Dec 2009

IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's

2 stars
IrishRover7 earned a star! about 6 hours ago
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Parkinson's Disease
- First symptom: Dec 1, 1999
- Diagnosis: Dec 1, 2009
IrishRover7 updated the condition Parkinson's Disease Feb 06, 2013
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Pramipexole
- - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: Parkinson's
IrishRover7 updated the treatment Pramipexole Feb 06, 2013
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Amantadine
- - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: Parkinson's
IrishRover7 updated the treatment Amantadine Feb 06, 2013
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Carbidopa-Levodopa
- - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: Parkinson's
IrishRover7 updated the treatment Carbidopa-Levodopa Feb 06, 2013
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Symptom Update
- severe Anxious mood
- none Back pain
- mild Balance problems
- severe Can't focus
- mild Cold intolerance
- moderate Constipation
- severe Depressed mood
- severe Depression with anxiety
- moderate Dizziness
- moderate Dry skin
- severe Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- mild Excess saliva
- severe executive functioning loss
- severe Fatigue
- mild Flashbacks
- mild Headaches
- mild Hyperactivity
- none Hyperventilation
- moderate Impaired attention span
- none Impulsive behaviors
- moderate Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia)
- moderate Inattention
- severe Insomnia
- severe Lack of motivation
- severe Lethargy
- moderate Low self esteem
- moderate Low Testosterone
- severe Memory problems
- moderate Muscle tension
- moderate Nausea
- moderate Nightmares
- moderate Pain
- moderate Panic attacks
- severe Problems concentrating
- moderate Problems with coordination in arms and hands
- moderate Sexual dysfunction
- severe Slowness
- moderate Speech problems
- severe Startle easily (hyperexplexia)
- moderate Stiffness/Spasticity
- mild Stomach pain
- moderate Tremor in hands
- moderate Tremor(s)
- See more
IrishRover7 updated his symptoms for Aug 27, 2012 Aug 27, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's

Basic Information
IrishRover7 updated his basic information Aug 27, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's

Updated Photo
IrishRover7 updated his profile picture Aug 27, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's

1 star
IrishRover7 earned a star! Aug 27, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
QOL
- Bad Social
- Bad Mental
- Good Physical
IrishRover7 completed the QOL survey for Jul 16, 2012 Jul 16, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Mood Map
- Function
- Distress
- External Stress
- Depression
- Emotional
- Compulsion
- Anxiety
- Mania
IrishRover7 completed the Mood Map survey for Jul 16, 2012 Jul 16, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's

Bad
IrishRover7 added an InstantMe for Jul 15, 2012 Jul 15, 2012 10:24PM

anxiety, tension, sadness, weariness secondary to friend dying and appointment with MDS neurologist this Thursday
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
PDRS: 50
- On Treatment
- mild Mouth/throat
- mild Arms
- mild Chest
- mild Legs
IrishRover7 completed the PDRS survey for Jul 15, 2012 Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Alprazolam Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Anxious mood: Moderate
- Perceived effectiveness for Insomnia: Major
- Perceived effectiveness for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder): Slight
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Advice & Tips

Though not a popular medicine I have taken it for about 15 years without problems. No problems with need to increase dose---helps sleep and relieves extreme anxiety. This medicine contributes to quality of my life

Cost

< $25 monthly

IrishRover7 added a treatment evaluation for Alprazolam Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Adderall XR Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Impaired attention span: Moderate
- Perceived effectiveness for Lethargy: Major
- Perceived effectiveness for Problems concentrating: Moderate
- Perceived effectiveness for ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): Moderate
- Perceived effectiveness for Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia): Moderate
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Advice & Tips

I find that it helps with Parkinson's symptoms related to fatigue, lethary, anhedonia, absence of energy. This medicine helps my functioning to a considerable degree

Cost

< $25 monthly

IrishRover7 added a treatment evaluation for Adderall XR Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Symptom Update
- moderate Tremor in hands
IrishRover7 updated his symptoms for Jul 16, 2012 Jul 16, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Symptom Update
- severe Anxious mood
- none Back pain
- mild Balance problems
- severe Can't focus
- none Cold intolerance
- moderate Constipation
- moderate Depressed mood
- severe Depression with anxiety
- moderate Dizziness
- moderate Dry skin
- moderate Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- moderate Excess saliva
- severe executive functioning loss
- severe Fatigue
- mild Flashbacks
- mild Headaches
- none Hyperactivity
- none Hyperventilation
- moderate Impaired attention span
- none Impulsive behaviors
- moderate Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia)
- moderate Inattention
- moderate Insomnia
- moderate Lack of motivation
- severe Lethargy
- mild Low self esteem
- moderate Low Testosterone
- moderate Memory problems
- mild Muscle tension
- moderate Nausea
- moderate Nightmares
- mild Pain
- moderate Panic attacks
- moderate Problems concentrating
- moderate Problems with coordination in arms and hands
- moderate Sexual dysfunction
- severe Slowness
- moderate Speech problems
- severe Startle easily (hyperexplexia)
- mild Stiffness/Spasticity
- moderate Tremor(s)
- See more
IrishRover7 updated his symptoms for Jul 15, 2012 Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Alprazolam
- - Started: Jan 8, 1999
  - Current Dosage: 6 mg daily
- Purpose: PTSD, Insomnia, and Anxious mood
- View Latest Evaluation
IrishRover7 updated the treatment Alprazolam Jul 15, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jan 08, 1999
  - Dosage: 6 mg daily
  - Purpose: PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Insomnia, and Anxious mood
  - Jan 08, 1999
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Adderall XR
- - Started: Jan 8, 2002
  - Current Dosage: 80 mg daily
- Purpose: Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia), ADHD/ADD, and 3 more
- View Latest Evaluation
IrishRover7 updated the treatment Adderall XR Jul 15, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jan 08, 2002
  - Dosage: 80 mg daily
  - Purpose: Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia), ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Problems concentrating, Lethargy, and Impaired attention span
  - Jan 08, 2002
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jul 15, 2012
IrishRover7

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: b

I have:
Parkinson's
Androgen Deficiency
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
IrishRover7 added the condition Androgen Deficiency Jul 15, 2012
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