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Old 09-03-2008, 11:27 AM #1
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I am a 71 yr old male who was diagnosed with PD 5 yrs ago. I don't have tremor but all other indicators confirm PD. I take polenty of meds, primarily Carbidopa/Levo 200 mgs 4X daily and Artane 4X day. I was experiencing a lot of heavy drooling which was reduced dramatically when I began taking the Artane. However, prior to the Rxd Artane, I was experiencing involuntary movements of the tongue and lips and still am after two months of Artane. Tongue still favors left upper palate and gum making it very diffcult to speak clearly. Has anyone experienced similar disorder and if so what was the treatment offered? Thank you and wish all the best.
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Hi Lou and welcome to NeuroTalk! Here is the link to the PD forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum34.html.

I'm not sure how to answer your question but I'm betting someone on the PD Forum would! Check it out and see what you can find!

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Hello and Welcome to Neurotalk - you will meet many great and supportive people here!!

I am so sorry to hear about everything you have and are currently going through

I don't suffer from PD but if I can help you in any other way, please just let me know - I am more than happy to help you if I can!

Thanks and I'm looking forward to seeing you around the forum soon!!

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Lightbulb helloo dear Lou -
Welcome to Neurotalk!


I am a young onset PD -Parkie... have had PD for 15 yrs...
that is the side effect I am fighting
I chew gum and deep breathe -
singing can help too -
here is where you want to go
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I wish I could help you, Lou. It sounds so frustrating to not be able to speak the way you want. It's hard enough to communicate well already. But I'm afraid that all I can offer are my person support and wishes, hopes, and prayers that you get to the bottom of this, and manage to make it stop. Good luck to you!
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Hello Lou and another welcome to NeuroTalk here. Please make yourself at home and glad you found us.

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