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Bradykinesia
I was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago, non-tremor and am just on Selegiline. At diagnosis I tried Madopar and later on Sinemet, looking back I think the drs then had me increase the dosage too quickly and soon I felt so ill I was unable to work. Not nauseous but completely fatigued, sweaty, felt terrible
I was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago, non-tremor and am just on Selegiline. At diagnosis I tried Madopar and later on Sinemet, looking back I think the drs then had me increase the dosage too quickly and soon I felt so ill I was unable to work. Not nauseous but completely fatigued, sweaty, felt terrible
grower
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Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Dyskinesia Webinar
Our January webinar will focus on dyskinesia, involuntary movements that arise with levodopa use as Parkinson's progresses. Our panelists will discuss the current management of dyskinesia and new therapies in development. Register today: https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/webinar-registration.php
Our January webinar will focus on dyskinesia, involuntary movements that arise with levodopa use as Parkinson's progresses. Our panelists will discuss the current management of dyskinesia and new therapies in development. Register today: https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/webinar-registration.php
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
rifampicin, another a-Syn buster
rifampicin is used in tuberculosis and leprosy. Doctors had noticed PD and other neurological conditions improving while patients were taking it. Epidemiological work confirmed 3x fewer cases of PD in those patients. 16 articles turn up in pubmed on it and parkinson's. Here are three full text articles
rifampicin is used in tuberculosis and leprosy. Doctors had noticed PD and other neurological conditions improving while patients were taking it. Epidemiological work confirmed 3x fewer cases of PD in those patients. 16 articles turn up in pubmed on it and parkinson's. Here are three full text articles
zawy
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Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
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Levodopa Equivalent Dose App
For instance, 8mg of ropinirole has, very roughly, about the same effect as 160mg of
levodopa
(taken with
carbidopa
).
For instance, 8mg of ropinirole has, very roughly, about the same effect as 160mg of
levodopa
(taken with
carbidopa
).
johntPM
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Hope for preventing dyskinesia
New Strategy Reduces Side Effects in Parkinson’s Treatment December 10, 2015 Uncontrolled movements dramatically reduced with novel drug lead CHICAGO — In an international study, Northwestern Medicine scientists and colleagues have identified a novel strategy for reducing the side effects of uncontrolled
New Strategy Reduces Side Effects in Parkinson’s Treatment December 10, 2015 Uncontrolled movements dramatically reduced with novel drug lead CHICAGO — In an international study, Northwestern Medicine scientists and colleagues have identified a novel strategy for reducing the side effects of uncontrolled
Joanne_Joyce
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Rytary
I have been on sinemet (
carbidopa
/
levodopa
) since 2002 and have had good success; however I recently went through what I thought was low blood sugar issues, so began looking for a solution.
I have been on sinemet (
carbidopa
/
levodopa
) since 2002 and have had good success; however I recently went through what I thought was low blood sugar issues, so began looking for a solution.
annmariebaird
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Azilect, swelling ankles.
I started with 1tab;
carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100 increased to 1-1/2 tabs 3 times a day about 6 months ago. Azilect has been added @ 1 1mg tab aday. Azilect has changed my life, I feel great, no more cane and I feel better overall, but my ankles are swelling.
I started with 1tab;
carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100 increased to 1-1/2 tabs 3 times a day about 6 months ago. Azilect has been added @ 1 1mg tab aday. Azilect has changed my life, I feel great, no more cane and I feel better overall, but my ankles are swelling.
Stanwillis245
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
I don't turn over in bed while I am asleep and it's causing pain.
I always wake up 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours after I go to sleep. This means I always wake up in the middle of the night, get up and take another levodopa pill, go back to sleep, then wake up again come morning and take another levodopa pill. My problem is that each time I wake up, I have a lot of pain in
I always wake up 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours after I go to sleep. This means I always wake up in the middle of the night, get up and take another levodopa pill, go back to sleep, then wake up again come morning and take another levodopa pill. My problem is that each time I wake up, I have a lot of pain in
HeartSong
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Syndopa reduces tremors?
In what percent of PD cases does Syndopa (
carbidopa
and
levodopa
) reduce resting tremors? It's not having an effect on mine. I seem to react badly to it in other mental ways that I can't describe except to say maybe increased confusion or headache.
In what percent of PD cases does Syndopa (
carbidopa
and
levodopa
) reduce resting tremors? It's not having an effect on mine. I seem to react badly to it in other mental ways that I can't describe except to say maybe increased confusion or headache.
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Ordering a-Syn blockers in bulk. Master list of nutrients for PD.
I'm going to order the following plant extracts in bulk from China as powders and mix them for storage and later mixing in drinks. I'll dump the powders in a 5 gallon bucket, shake, bottle, and label according to FDA. I'm already taking about 2/3 of them. Let me know if I'm missing anything. I
I'm going to order the following plant extracts in bulk from China as powders and mix them for storage and later mixing in drinks. I'll dump the powders in a 5 gallon bucket, shake, bottle, and label according to FDA. I'm already taking about 2/3 of them. Let me know if I'm missing anything. I
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
I guess it's advancing
My mom in law was diagnosed about 2 months ago, and were surprised to see she responded to
carbidopa
/
levodopa
. However, the benefits seem to have stopped working. She now has a slight hand tremor (brand new), and is leaning significantly to the left.
My mom in law was diagnosed about 2 months ago, and were surprised to see she responded to
carbidopa
/
levodopa
. However, the benefits seem to have stopped working. She now has a slight hand tremor (brand new), and is leaning significantly to the left.
Ewansmommy
in
PSP Association
9 years ago
medication vs. exercise
levodopa and dopamine agonists’ treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients can become ineffective to control involuntary movements. Laboratory studies on PD animal models suggest that physical training may help to alleviate these symptoms offering an alternative form of therapy. http://parkinsonsnewstoday.com
levodopa and dopamine agonists’ treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients can become ineffective to control involuntary movements. Laboratory studies on PD animal models suggest that physical training may help to alleviate these symptoms offering an alternative form of therapy. http://parkinsonsnewstoday.com
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Sugar & alcohol reduce tremors? Undiagnosed diabetes?
Has anyone noticed their resting tremor reduces with a good dose of sugar or alcohol? Like a soda (11 teaspoons of sugar) or a full beer (4 teaspoons of alcohol). The idea is that cells which are not able to produce much energy from compromised mitochondria can function better on a sugar or alcohol
Has anyone noticed their resting tremor reduces with a good dose of sugar or alcohol? Like a soda (11 teaspoons of sugar) or a full beer (4 teaspoons of alcohol). The idea is that cells which are not able to produce much energy from compromised mitochondria can function better on a sugar or alcohol
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
The more I take, the less I make ...
Sometimes I think that this phrase accurately describes the taking of L-dopa (in my case Sinemet). Do other sometimes feel it is like this? John.
Sometimes I think that this phrase accurately describes the taking of L-dopa (in my case Sinemet). Do other sometimes feel it is like this? John.
johnwt
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Amphetamines in Chocolate and Aderall may cause Parkinson's, but reduce symptoms
Amphetamines like Aderall are implicated in causing Parkinson's as well as reducing symptoms. The way it might cause PD is by "wearing out" the dopamine system, but it also has been shown to act like pesticides and actually cause the bad a-syn protein to form. In looking at this, I came across two
Amphetamines like Aderall are implicated in causing Parkinson's as well as reducing symptoms. The way it might cause PD is by "wearing out" the dopamine system, but it also has been shown to act like pesticides and actually cause the bad a-syn protein to form. In looking at this, I came across two
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Ritalin and Parkinson's
Has anyone had experience with Ritalin? (methylphenidate ) I'm surprised I had not heard of it being used in PD before, given the benefits they report. It helps quality of life, mood, apathy, and facial dystonia, but has primarily been used for improving gait and reducing freezing. It is a dopamine
Has anyone had experience with Ritalin? (methylphenidate ) I'm surprised I had not heard of it being used in PD before, given the benefits they report. It helps quality of life, mood, apathy, and facial dystonia, but has primarily been used for improving gait and reducing freezing. It is a dopamine
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Fisetin for PD
I'm currently taking 6
carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100, and one 25/100 CR at 10 PM. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread175389.html
I'm currently taking 6
carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100, and one 25/100 CR at 10 PM. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread175389.html
zawy
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Antipsychotics and pd?
Quetapine sp? Has been suggested for my gran if she struggles with movement and hallucinations in place of levodopa. I've heard horror stories about it being an antipsychotics but I thought you couldn't have that sort of medication for lbd patients? This is from a movement specialist.
Quetapine sp? Has been suggested for my gran if she struggles with movement and hallucinations in place of levodopa. I've heard horror stories about it being an antipsychotics but I thought you couldn't have that sort of medication for lbd patients? This is from a movement specialist.
trekster22
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Contradiction
Since Parkinson's range of symptoms stem from the excessive (and unrelenting) loss of dopamine-producing neurons, a
levodopa
/
carbidopa
med such as Sinemet (which serves to generate and maintain dopamine) is frequently used as a diagnostic tool.
Since Parkinson's range of symptoms stem from the excessive (and unrelenting) loss of dopamine-producing neurons, a
levodopa
/
carbidopa
med such as Sinemet (which serves to generate and maintain dopamine) is frequently used as a diagnostic tool.
metacognito
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Rytary off to a shaky start
None of the rytary users were as happy with it as I have been with my switch from the regular
carbidopa
-
levodopa
to the pre-existing extended release version. For a fuller report, see my blog post at http://bit.ly/1IqQSNS
None of the rytary users were as happy with it as I have been with my switch from the regular
carbidopa
-
levodopa
to the pre-existing extended release version. For a fuller report, see my blog post at http://bit.ly/1IqQSNS
gleeson
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
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