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Patient Spotlight
- mamaw
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- PD: 4 yrs
- Hoehn-Yahr 4
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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- mamaw
- Female, 69 years, Shreveport, LA
- I am going to see my Doctor on April 14, 08. I am having pains in my legs an... 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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What Are Patients Sharing?
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Top Treatments
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet, Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100...) | 1258 patients |
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| Rasagiline (Azilect, Azilect...) | 623 patients |
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| Ropinirole (Requip, Requip XL...) | 619 patients |
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| Pramipexole (Mirapex, Mirapex ER...) | 602 patients |
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| CoQ10 | 406 patients |
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Top Symptoms
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 2461 patients |
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| Slowness | 2454 patients |
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| Fatigue | 2408 patients |
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| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1972 patients |
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| Insomnia | 1943 patients |
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