Experiences with

Depakine

This is a must watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6xbXOp7wDA Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L6CtKeOAzGE Very interesting research from Spain.

Instead of the western medicine chemicals, how about eastern medicine herbs? [u]Zandopa[/u]: This Ayurvedic powder, made from the seeds of the Mucuna pruriens plant, contains natural levodopa, which helps replenish dopamine levels in the brain. It's been found to improve motor and non-motor symptoms

There are studies out there - is anyone using this in their diet? Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, has been studied for its potential benefits in treating Parkinson's disease (PD) due to its neuroprotective properties. Here are some key points: [u]Neuroinflammation Reduction[/u]: Bacopa

Is this peripheral neuropathy? I'm mid 70s and lucky so far, in the 10 years I've been diagnosed it's the tremors that get me most, then stiffness, rigidity, and balance. I haven't needed to see a specialist because the Sinemet has helped, for the most part. Also I walk daily about 1.5 miles and that

Doctors and Psychiatrist light the fuse for refractory diseases, Dysfunction, destruction, violence with other medications This article titled sleep review, don't light the fuse, highlights dopamine agonists and gives not mention to the dopamine antagonist antidopaminergic or dopamine inhibitors, all

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:8eea8238-2116-4138-837d-0f4b35b5ff89 A comprehensive analysis of previous intravenous Iron studies confirms that they improve IRLSS scores but not necessarily quality of life. We know that iron Therapy, preferably a quick iron infusion, should be first line

This is an update to my post about choking and coughing and hoarseness. I had so many comment on that post. There were were many, many wonderful suggestions and lots of input. Instead of being referred to a speech pathologist, the primary doctor I'm seeing, not a neurologist, because I'm spending winter

Came across the following statement on Seeking Health website - link to the article https://www.seekinghealth.com/blogs/education/taking-folate-and-feeling-bad-methylation-requires-balance [i]"Increased methylation may also negatively impact neurotransmitter production, such as dopamine, norepinephrine

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03428-2

A while ago the following article was posted on the forum. Simply crushed Zizyphi spinosi semen prevents neurodegenerative diseases and reverses age-related cognitive decline in mice (Department of Translational Neuroscience, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3) https

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1094715924011188 A trial of spinal cord stimulation in a VERY small number of patients showed that it reduced painful symptoms. However, I have SEVERAL reservations. The trial doesn't say what medications the patients were taking. It is a German

Interestingly they were shining the bright light on the abdomens of the mice- I had read that bright light entering the retina was beneficial "In Parkinson's disease, "bright light" therapy, which stimulates the retina through exposure to intense light, can be beneficial by helping to regulate the

In February 2023, my neurologist put me on a high dose of Sinemet CR 50-200 (3 tabs daily). I had a moderate case of RLS. I trusted her and she worked for a prominent neurologist in my town. In June, 2024, I finally learned that this drug was inappropriate (harmful is probably the correct description

My son is 7 and was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at 3 yo. He's on medication for both (clonidine, Clonazepam, Depakote, and Fluoxetine) but over the past few months his behavior and out-of-control episodes have progressively become worse. We are now at the point where several times a day, he will

Over the weekend I've come down with ongoing hiccups. I usually can get this to stop by holding my breath however they come back in a few hours. I have read that this can be a symptom of PD mostly related to Dopamine agonists. I have been using C/L 25/100 3 times a day for the last 6 months. I'm wondering

Just an update for anyone and maybe hopefully it may help someone (?) sorry it’s a long one… Vencamil is sadly causing the same reaction for me but I’m going to stick it out for a bit longer and see if things worsen or calm. But seems like all levothyroxine and liothyronine (combined/mono/varying dosages

Hi, can anyone recommend a RSL specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. My mother has been under a GP for treatment for over 20 years and this syndrome is severely affecting her quality of life. She has been on medications in the dopamine group for over 20 years and they no longer work. She barely

Hello everyone. I'm new, and I just wanted to tell you about what's been going on this holiday. I won't really elaborate on this post about everything, but I'll just say that I am not really a big fan of Christmas or gift-giving holidays in general. So this year it was going to originally just be me

Hello RLS Community, Just wanted to report on my experience coming off Ropinerole. I'm following the guidelines and am reducing by .25 mg every 2 weeks. I was at 2 mg nightly, and am now on 1.5 with 15 grams of Codeine to help me through the process. The codeine seems to be effective in terms of