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Against Professional Advice
I would not normally go against professional advice, yet the last time I spoke with one of the Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurses who is based at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands (UHNM) I felt that I had to. … Continue reading
Posted in Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis, Parkinson's Disease Medication, Parkinson's Disease Specialist nursing, Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
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Ropinirole Side Effects
Ropinirole Side Effects (for Parkinson’s disease:) These Ropinirole side effects are discussed a lot in various forums, but thankfully I am happy to say that I am mostly unaffected by them. Feeling sick (nausea) Sleepiness Abnormal uncontrollable body movements Low … Continue reading
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Walking And Swimming
I’m finding now that the medication is helping me – with no real side-effects, and that walking and swimming are really good at keeping me moving. As at this time, I go swimming once a week for about an hour … Continue reading
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Tagged exercising, Ropinirole, SLT, speech and language therapy, swimming, walking
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My Medication and Parkinson’s Disease
My Medication and Parkinsons Disease Update 5th September 2019 In April this year (2019) I saw one of the Specialist Parkinson’s Disease Nurses at the Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich. She was very helpful when I outlined what changes … Continue reading
Consultant Neurologist Appointment
Consultant Neurologist Appointment Updated May 2017 My latest Consultant Neurologist appointment with the Consultant was at Leighton Hospital on 5th May 2017 and it was better than going to Nantwich, because its a lot nearer to home. This of course … Continue reading