Low bp

[Bea6]

Hi all🙂

I'm really struggling at mo , I feel so poorly and feel like I'm drowning. Parkinson's nurse has increased my madapar and I feel awful. And my bp has dropped really low ... has anyone else felt like this ?

Best wishes bea

[999---666]

WISH I COULD HELP.... SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED SERATONIN MORE THAN DOPAMINE, BIT OF SUNSHINE, A VALENTINE?

[Bea6 in reply to 999---666]

I definitely need something ! My old life would be good

Bea

[999---666 in reply to Bea6]

YAH, WOULD BE NICE, OTHER DAY I SAID; USED TO DO MY OWN CONSTRUCTION...PLUMBING...ELECTRICAL...(:LIVE IN THE COUNTRY) NOW, I COULDN'T CUT THROUGH A MELON.... MIND YOU MELONS IN THIS ZONE ARE QUESTIONABLE...

[Bea6 in reply to 999---666]

Oh I know , I was a head of care for the elderly .. I now look and feel like my clients!! Lol oh what curve balls life throws us !

Regards Bea

[Hikoi]

Bea, sounds like the increase in the meds might be worse than the problems the increase was meant to help! I found my PD nurse was available on e mail or a phone call in such situations. If the increase is causing very low BP (that happens to me ) you probably need the dose/timing adjusted.

I have always taken med increases slowly, often more slowly than the prescribing dr says. It can take some time for your body to get used to changes.

[Bea6 in reply to Hikoi]

Hi hikoi

Thank u , yes I rang her and we have had to adjust dose and slow down dose to one a week and I'm still struggling with that. I just feel so poorly. It's awful you wonder if u are better off without the drugs but then remember ... I can't move without them !! Tough choice !!

On a up note the sun is shining here this morning x

Bea

[Hikoi in reply to Bea6]

You may tolerate sinimet better. Very best wishes to you.

[Motherfather]

hi sorry to hear that bea.have you tried azilect.1 per day it helps me as its like a sling shot when u take madapar together,give u a bit of rest when u take the two together.

[MacDoodle]

Sending warm wishes, I know the tough times. Hope you have friends to support you . You will find a way through this I'm sure x

[park_bear]

Is Madopar the only PD med you are taking? Is your low BP the same when lying down or only when standing? What is your BP, exactly?