Bloodwork

[12Maxwell3]

Have any of you had bloodwork done to see how the meds are doing in or to your body

[laglag]

I have bloodwork done once a year & one time it indicated my D3 level was low so my doctor gave me a mega dose & has me on a 1,000 mg supplement. (Diagnosed 2003, been taking Sinemet approx 9 yrs. Also, have been taking 2 Amantadine and 2 Azilect for approx 11 or 12 yrs.)

[12Maxwell3 in reply to laglag]

Should I be having blood work done? I was diagnosed 5 mo ago

[laglag in reply to 12Maxwell3]

It's a good idea to have it checked occasionally whether you have PD or not. My GP checks it rather than my neurologist.

[soup in reply to laglag]

You can't diagnose Pd from blood samples. I wish we could. The blood levels of Dopamine do not necessarily relate to the brain levels.

Blood wok will check for some problems which look like symptoms of Parkinson's such as anaemia causing fatigue. Diabetes and high cholesterol so would be a good thing perhaps.

[Tato in reply to 12Maxwell3]

not for pd as the sole indication

[Hikoi]

Worth having liver and kidney function checked. I get it done about yearly.