Six years ago I was diagnosed with Young Onset of Parkinson's disease. I was prescribed Madopar and Pramipexole which later was replaced with Rotigotine transdermal patches. I had a very strong but paradoxical reaction to all three dopaminergic medications and eventually l
ended up in A&E where my dose was increased thus making my life more difficult.
A few days ago my extreme muscles stiffness became so bad that I have difficulties breathing, I feel as if I'm going to suffocate. This happens every time I take madopar Immediate Release, which is seven times a day. I also experience chest tightness which really scares me.
I was wondering if there are other people who live with PD and have experienced similar challenges. My question is how they managed to get the severe muscle tightness, which is a side effect of the Madopar, under control.
Is it known what exactly is the underlying mechanism of triggering such an instantaneous whole-body reaction?
Thank you,