Parkinsons, swollen ankles.

[chrismed]

I am new to HealthUnlocked.

I take Madopar 150mg six times per day plus a 24 hour 6mg Rotigotine Patch. The patch has been reduced from 10mg to 6mg as it caused my ankles to swell. Agonists do not agree with me. I would like to come off the patch completely.My ankles are not as swollen but my tremor is really bad.

Can anyone suggest a medication to replace my Rotigotine patch and control my tremor. Someone suggested CBD oil ?.

Chrismed

[bass123]

Hi Chrismed, just for info : I take 4 x 25/100 co-beneldopa (Madopar) capsules every day. I

have yet to experience any negative reaction. I work as a bass player and. do a lot of gigs /studio work and on the days I have to work I usually take an extra madopar about an hour

before I am due to start playing. As I have said, I have had no reaction to the Madopar

Hope this helps

Dave

[Pelley]

I have taken Sinemet in ever increasing dosages dictated by progressions for about 12 years. Since DBS 6 yrs ago It has been the only drug I've needed. Leading up to my DBS implant I was taking Compton, Requip and Amantadine in addition to the Sinemet. The agonists were really not much help, and resulted in added weight, fatigue and swelling.

Post DBS I was reduced to one drug and since i've been told that I am my best neuro regarding dosage. The ill side being dystonia and or dyskinesia.

In addition to DBS, The quality of life I still enjoy I owe to my Acupuncturist, her herbs and supplements and Yoga.......

[Motherfather]

hi chris i think you get of the patch if its giving you problems.go on the 200/50 madopar 3 times a day then in between take 1, 100/25 madopar when needed up to 3 times a day.try that you can adjust .some time i take just one 100/25