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- Aussie Blue
- Sex: M
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- PD: 10 yrs
- Hoehn-Yahr 1
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: mild
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- Aussie Blue
- Male, 63 years, Brisbane, QLD
- I am married with four children and now six grandchildren. I have been in business for most of my... See Profile…
Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 2% of people over the age of 65. Imagine knowing what treatments work for people just like you — and having the ability to easily connect with those people. That’s what makes PatientsLikeMe different. By sharing your symptoms, treatments and more, you can gain insight into what affects your condition while helping others learn from your experiences. Together, we can achieve more. Begin making a difference today!
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Top Treatments
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Parcopa, Parkidopa...) | 1073 patients |
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| Ropinirole (Requip, Requip Depot...) | 563 patients |
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| Pramipexole (Mirapexin, Sifrol...) | 542 patients |
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| Rasagiline (Agilect, Azilect) | 542 patients |
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| CoQ10 | 382 patients |
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Top Symptoms
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 2186 patients |
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| Slowness | 2162 patients |
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| Fatigue | 2119 patients |
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| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1721 patients |
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| Insomnia | 1717 patients |
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