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- mamamia
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- PD: 4 yrs
- Hoehn-Yahr 3
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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- mamamia
- Female, 47 years, Peekskill, NY
- I'm a mother of four. I'm a MS/HS English/Special Ed teacher, but had to quit after only 3 years ... 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...) | 1137 patients |
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| Rasagiline (Agilect, Azilect) | 569 patients |
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| CoQ10 | 395 patients |
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| Slowness | 2257 patients |
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| Fatigue | 2214 patients |
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| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1799 patients |
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| Insomnia | 1781 patients |
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