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I am very concerned about my arm swing. I began Sinemet 100 mgrs 1-1-1 with no effect after 3 weeks. Have you recovered your arm swing after treatment?

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M-o-ggy

Hi there my left arm lost a lot of movement and it was impossible to raise the elbow away from the body.

Hot cupping did/does wonders

BUT. It was very very painful whilst the cups were in place.

Don’t remember how long the treatment lasted

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Enidah

Yes, the Sinemet helped with that right away. I can always tell now when it's wearing off because my arm quits swinging, among many other things.

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RS313

IT TOOK LONGER THAN 3 WEEKS FOR ANY RESULTS WITH MY ARM SWING BUT IT EVENTUALLY GET BACK TO NORMAL AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS.I WOULD SAY 3 MONTHS REALLY.

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What treatment?

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RS313 in reply to MGP201

sinemet 100/25 3 x day

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With Rehabilitation?

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no rehab

Hello

My Neurologist treats Parkinson with ‘polypharmacy’. I regained my arm swing with a drug called Trihexyphenidyl, which I take along with my Levodopa therapy. I do not take Sinemet I was prescribed Madopar, my tremor and motor symptoms improve well at the moment with this.

Best wishes

Lovepug

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grower

No, sinemet has not helped me recover my arm swing sorry to say

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M_rosew

You need to make a consious effort to swing the arm as you walk. The swing can be relearned but you have to concentrate at first. The swing will help with balance and walking speed. (Practise by playing music with a good beat and 'march like a soldier' with exaggerated arm swing)

Avoid carrying a shoulder bag on that side. I think cross-body bag is safest as both hands are free.

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