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Prebiotics + Probiotics. Probiotic production of thiamine, riboflavin and folate. Constipation. Aspiration pneumonia & botanical oil.
Here are several different articles about prebiotic and probiotic(s) (possibly in combination with each other). And the final article relates to PwP oral infestation with gram negative bacteria and aspiration pneumonia. 1) Fenugreek as adjuvant therapy with L-dopa First of all, Fenugreek has been shown
Here are several different articles about prebiotic and probiotic(s) (possibly in combination with each other). And the final article relates to PwP oral infestation with gram negative bacteria and aspiration pneumonia. 1) Fenugreek as adjuvant therapy with L-dopa First of all, Fenugreek has been shown
silvestrov
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
5-HTP in patients not taking Sinemet can worsen symptoms of PD
According to The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine 5-Hydroxy-l-tryptophan (5-HTP) is beneficial only if used in combination with the drug Sinemet (a combination of l-dopa and decarboxylase inhibitor carbidopa). Brain serotonin is decreased in PD, but reduction in dopamine receptors is more severe
According to The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine 5-Hydroxy-l-tryptophan (5-HTP) is beneficial only if used in combination with the drug Sinemet (a combination of l-dopa and decarboxylase inhibitor carbidopa). Brain serotonin is decreased in PD, but reduction in dopamine receptors is more severe
Farooqji
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Freezing In Motion
Since I have not seen any posts about this type of behavior, I am wondering if this could actually be more from the
carbidopa
-
levodopa
than a PSP symptom. Any thoughts? Thanks, Dorie
Since I have not seen any posts about this type of behavior, I am wondering if this could actually be more from the
carbidopa
-
levodopa
than a PSP symptom. Any thoughts? Thanks, Dorie
DeDeDickson
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PSP Association
7 years ago
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Levadopa "challenge" for CBD/PSP/Parkinson's?
Hi all, Did your neuro do a levadopa trial at any point in diagnosis? Did it always turn out that the l-dopa did not help if it was CBD or PSP? My husband is just starting a one-month trial where he takes increasing doses of levadopa every week for a month, to help determine if he has Parkinson's or
Hi all, Did your neuro do a levadopa trial at any point in diagnosis? Did it always turn out that the l-dopa did not help if it was CBD or PSP? My husband is just starting a one-month trial where he takes increasing doses of levadopa every week for a month, to help determine if he has Parkinson's or
LostinHeadSpace
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PSP Association
6 years ago
Azilect
I started Azilect yesterday. One pill in the morning. Today I have been deeply asleep for an hour and a half since breakfast and am struggling to wake up. My levodopa meds have not changed. Have others experienced sleepiness as a side effect of Azilect? Did it pass? I often doze, but have not slept deeply
I started Azilect yesterday. One pill in the morning. Today I have been deeply asleep for an hour and a half since breakfast and am struggling to wake up. My levodopa meds have not changed. Have others experienced sleepiness as a side effect of Azilect? Did it pass? I often doze, but have not slept deeply
Joynb
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Sinemet MG Conversion to Zandopa MG Conversion to Madopar. Synergy between Mucuna Pruriens & Withania somnifera. B12/thiamne thoughts...
The first link is to an article about a woman who combined Zandopa with Madopar and cups of green tea for her PD symptoms. The article has to be downloaded to read the complete article (which I cut the Sinemet = Mucuna Powder = Madopar image). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304658036_The_clinical_effects_of_mucuna_and_green_tea_in_combination_with_levodopa-benserazide_in_advanced_Parkinson
The first link is to an article about a woman who combined Zandopa with Madopar and cups of green tea for her PD symptoms. The article has to be downloaded to read the complete article (which I cut the Sinemet = Mucuna Powder = Madopar image). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304658036_The_clinical_effects_of_mucuna_and_green_tea_in_combination_with_levodopa-benserazide_in_advanced_Parkinson
silvestrov
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Scientists at NTU Singapore & KAIST uncover a new mechanism that causes Parkinsons Motor ailments
He takes
Carbidopa
25 mg &
Levodopa
100mg 5 times a day. He plays tennis 3X week and sometimes finds he is taking too much medication.
He takes
Carbidopa
25 mg &
Levodopa
100mg 5 times a day. He plays tennis 3X week and sometimes finds he is taking too much medication.
EELAINE
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Parkinson’s disease tremors and serotonin
I came across a recent study on the subject which seemed interesting and worth looking into. In their study Pasquini and colleagues found that the severity of rest tremor correlated with the loss of serotonin transporter in the brainstem raphe nuclei. The predominant serotonin deficiency in patients
I came across a recent study on the subject which seemed interesting and worth looking into. In their study Pasquini and colleagues found that the severity of rest tremor correlated with the loss of serotonin transporter in the brainstem raphe nuclei. The predominant serotonin deficiency in patients
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
The Good and Bad
Bit of a long post... My dad has had Parkinsons for several years now, started with a left hand tremor which has progressed to slow movement, some shuffling (though not as bad as some), and stiffness. The neurologist has had him on Pramipexole, Rasagaline, and Kemadrin for the last few years. Unfortunately
Bit of a long post... My dad has had Parkinsons for several years now, started with a left hand tremor which has progressed to slow movement, some shuffling (though not as bad as some), and stiffness. The neurologist has had him on Pramipexole, Rasagaline, and Kemadrin for the last few years. Unfortunately
Dee1980
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
how do you administer Mucuna powder?
Do I start to reduce the amount of
levodopa
/
carbidopa
or take it along with your current dose and Mucuna? It Mucuna before meals, medication before the L / C?
Do I start to reduce the amount of
levodopa
/
carbidopa
or take it along with your current dose and Mucuna? It Mucuna before meals, medication before the L / C?
bita94
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Parkinson’s Disease copy/paste fromThe Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine
. ● Clinical trial: powdered preparation of this legume is called HP-200; a 7.5-g sachet mixed with water and given orally three to six times per day was given to 26 patients taking synthetic
levodopa
/
carbidopa
before treatment and 34 not using medications.
. ● Clinical trial: powdered preparation of this legume is called HP-200; a 7.5-g sachet mixed with water and given orally three to six times per day was given to 26 patients taking synthetic
levodopa
/
carbidopa
before treatment and 34 not using medications.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
PD drugs accelerate disease progression
quotes - "All along PD progression brain produces less and less dopamine. Since l-dopa inhibits dopamine production it accelerates deficiency and patient becomes addicted to l-dopa. At this stage brain will never produce dopamine again." - "Since PD is not understood, its treatment actually accelerates
quotes - "All along PD progression brain produces less and less dopamine. Since l-dopa inhibits dopamine production it accelerates deficiency and patient becomes addicted to l-dopa. At this stage brain will never produce dopamine again." - "Since PD is not understood, its treatment actually accelerates
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Facial dystonia
Does anyone get facial dystonia in the morning before meds and how do they cope with it any tricks they use other thank levodopa
Does anyone get facial dystonia in the morning before meds and how do they cope with it any tricks they use other thank levodopa
Connie18
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Urine odor?
It seems to come and go and seems dependent on if I have taken
levodopa
/
carbidopa
that day. I know that one of the side effects can be a darkening of the urine but I can't find anything relating to smell. Anyone else experience this?
It seems to come and go and seems dependent on if I have taken
levodopa
/
carbidopa
that day. I know that one of the side effects can be a darkening of the urine but I can't find anything relating to smell. Anyone else experience this?
Whippetmama
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
Big Pharma conspiracy theory
Is it true that the pharmaceutical companies are hurdle in discovery of cure for PD. Some skeptics believe that FDA is helping them in safeguarding their interests and both lay in the same bed. the Parkinson’s disease market is set to expand to $3.2 billion by 2021, game-changing treatments will not
Is it true that the pharmaceutical companies are hurdle in discovery of cure for PD. Some skeptics believe that FDA is helping them in safeguarding their interests and both lay in the same bed. the Parkinson’s disease market is set to expand to $3.2 billion by 2021, game-changing treatments will not
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Is it true? Alcohol and/or Marijuana open BBB blood brain barrier?
LOVE your explanation, Prayingforacure !! It is soooo true! My parky spouse is a retired pastor. RE: drinking alcohol. Our nurse manager says alcohol (as does medical marijuana) opens the BBB (blood brain barrier) allowing Levodopa through for better effectiveness. One has to wonder: WHY don't doctors
LOVE your explanation, Prayingforacure !! It is soooo true! My parky spouse is a retired pastor. RE: drinking alcohol. Our nurse manager says alcohol (as does medical marijuana) opens the BBB (blood brain barrier) allowing Levodopa through for better effectiveness. One has to wonder: WHY don't doctors
sonjadischer
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Walking Problems
I'm to the point where I can't exercise,if I do I can't walk for a couple days,my knee joints and ankle joints pain very bad while trying to walk,I don't know if this is normal or anything can be done about it, I take
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
100 mg/25mg 100/ 25 mg 2 tab 4 times a day ,sometimes they don't
I'm to the point where I can't exercise,if I do I can't walk for a couple days,my knee joints and ankle joints pain very bad while trying to walk,I don't know if this is normal or anything can be done about it, I take
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
100 mg/25mg 100/ 25 mg 2 tab 4 times a day ,sometimes they don't
guy1947
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Natural carbidopa?
I am thinking about mucuna purines but everyone here says it must be taken with carbidopa (spelling?). I am not on any meds yet. I just started taking thiamine today in fact. Is there a natural supplement that can be taken for carbidopa?
I am thinking about mucuna purines but everyone here says it must be taken with carbidopa (spelling?). I am not on any meds yet. I just started taking thiamine today in fact. Is there a natural supplement that can be taken for carbidopa?
mleec
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Voyager Therapeutics Announces Longer-Term Data from Ongoing Phase 1b Trial for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Robust and durable improvements in patients' motor function achieved with substantial reductions in use of daily oral levodopa and other Parkinson’s disease medications; one-time administrations of VY-AADC well-tolerated now out to three years in Cohort 1 In Cohort 2 at 18 months, patients had a mean
Robust and durable improvements in patients' motor function achieved with substantial reductions in use of daily oral levodopa and other Parkinson’s disease medications; one-time administrations of VY-AADC well-tolerated now out to three years in Cohort 1 In Cohort 2 at 18 months, patients had a mean
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
My experience with a keto diet
I want to share my unsuccessful experience. I started keto diet couple of weeks ago. By the end of 1st week my PD symptoms progressed dramatically up to the point that I could not go to work one day. Basically medications did not kick in at all or lasted for an hour or so. I was taking one pill after
I want to share my unsuccessful experience. I started keto diet couple of weeks ago. By the end of 1st week my PD symptoms progressed dramatically up to the point that I could not go to work one day. Basically medications did not kick in at all or lasted for an hour or so. I was taking one pill after
Lana666
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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