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My hwp is feeling very depressed today. He's 58, dx 5 years ago and for last 6 months he started Modopar (50mg levodopa / 12.5mg benserazide) 1 caps 3 times a day (6am - 12- 6 pm) taken with 1 x ropinirole (12mg) at 6am. He also takes B1 500mg. He's main problem is freezing - his left foot/leg which
My hwp is feeling very depressed today. He's 58, dx 5 years ago and for last 6 months he started Modopar (50mg levodopa / 12.5mg benserazide) 1 caps 3 times a day (6am - 12- 6 pm) taken with 1 x ropinirole (12mg) at 6am. He also takes B1 500mg. He's main problem is freezing - his left foot/leg which
Vik38
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
CARBIDOPA FOR MUCANA ??
Whats the Carbidopa to be given with Mucana?? Mucana has been something we gave mom a few years ago , but that was before she had the fall which left her completely bed/wheelchair bound . I have been fighting a lot of battles as the doctors almost gave up when they should have been trying to help. Long
Whats the Carbidopa to be given with Mucana?? Mucana has been something we gave mom a few years ago , but that was before she had the fall which left her completely bed/wheelchair bound . I have been fighting a lot of battles as the doctors almost gave up when they should have been trying to help. Long
mymomhaspd
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Recent deterioration in food interference with levodopa
Good morning all, I hope you are all safe and well. I wanted to ask if like me, you have experienced during the recent lockdown some level of deterioration. In my case I have observed that the Sinemet Plus is lasting less time (up to 3 hours in the morning but otherwise, 2 hours if I had food 1 hour
Good morning all, I hope you are all safe and well. I wanted to ask if like me, you have experienced during the recent lockdown some level of deterioration. In my case I have observed that the Sinemet Plus is lasting less time (up to 3 hours in the morning but otherwise, 2 hours if I had food 1 hour
enjoy2013
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
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How long before levodopa starts working when first introduced?
I was diagnosed at age 70 about a year ago and prescribed Madopar 50/12.5, but resisted taking it until about 5 weeks ago by when a left hand tremor had developed to supplement the Bradykinesia, stiffness, awkward walking etc. Until now nothing’s happened. I was wondering whether it’s normal to take
I was diagnosed at age 70 about a year ago and prescribed Madopar 50/12.5, but resisted taking it until about 5 weeks ago by when a left hand tremor had developed to supplement the Bradykinesia, stiffness, awkward walking etc. Until now nothing’s happened. I was wondering whether it’s normal to take
Slobber1
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Drop Foot and Parkinson's - is there a link?
Diagnosed with PD one year ago. Main symptoms dragging left foot and left hand tremor that both responded well to 25/100 Co-Careldopa 3 times a day. All fine till 10 days ago. Woke up, got up, started to walk, right foot felt very strange. Sat down and tried to move and rotate foot. Discovered that if
Diagnosed with PD one year ago. Main symptoms dragging left foot and left hand tremor that both responded well to 25/100 Co-Careldopa 3 times a day. All fine till 10 days ago. Woke up, got up, started to walk, right foot felt very strange. Sat down and tried to move and rotate foot. Discovered that if
Dobro52
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Looking for people who have phased out Carbidopa/Levodopa in favor of an all-mucuna program
I was diagnosed in 2006, and have progressed through Requip, Sinemet, and Rytary, recently exploring mucuna in place of Rytary. My maximum dosage of Rytary was four capsules of 3.75/95 four times a day; I have gradually reduced my Rytary amount to three capsules in the morning, followed by 350 milligrams
I was diagnosed in 2006, and have progressed through Requip, Sinemet, and Rytary, recently exploring mucuna in place of Rytary. My maximum dosage of Rytary was four capsules of 3.75/95 four times a day; I have gradually reduced my Rytary amount to three capsules in the morning, followed by 350 milligrams
Dupree
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Continuous / Extended Release
I used to take Sinemet CR 50/250 overnight (as well as various daytime medications. Worked well for me. Sinemet CR 50/250 is no longer manufactured. I was offered a generic product, same carbidopa levodopa mix, but extended release rather than continuous release. I have been using this for about 6 weeks
I used to take Sinemet CR 50/250 overnight (as well as various daytime medications. Worked well for me. Sinemet CR 50/250 is no longer manufactured. I was offered a generic product, same carbidopa levodopa mix, but extended release rather than continuous release. I have been using this for about 6 weeks
Joynb
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Enterococcus faecalis and Carbidopa Levodopa - Some answers
I posted this a few days ago and only got one reply. I asked Rescuema for help by private message and asked if I could post the precious info she generously gave me, as it could potentially help other members: 3 days ago•1 Reply
Are there supplements one can take to reduce E Faecalis naturally?[
I posted this a few days ago and only got one reply. I asked Rescuema for help by private message and asked if I could post the precious info she generously gave me, as it could potentially help other members: 3 days ago•1 Reply
Are there supplements one can take to reduce E Faecalis naturally?[
Parkie-
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Enterococcus faecalis and Sinemet
Are there supplements one can take to reduce E Faecalis naturally? Other than Camomille, which I already drink, and garlic, which I already take in my food, I didn’t find much. According to this link, posted by aspergerian13 a few days ago, https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/04/07/2003785117 ,
Are there supplements one can take to reduce E Faecalis naturally? Other than Camomille, which I already drink, and garlic, which I already take in my food, I didn’t find much. According to this link, posted by aspergerian13 a few days ago, https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/04/07/2003785117 ,
Parkie-
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Greetings, I am new here. I wish everyone health and patience during this challenging time.
I am 66 and trying to explore options for a monotherapy. My question is: What kind of medications did you use during the early stages of PD and how long were you able to stick with them before you started taking L-Dopa? Thank you for your kind answers.
I am 66 and trying to explore options for a monotherapy. My question is: What kind of medications did you use during the early stages of PD and how long were you able to stick with them before you started taking L-Dopa? Thank you for your kind answers.
SunflowerKZN
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
My personal withdrawal from the inhibitor EGCG To add the inhibitor quercetin
I have four years used a GCG to complement my intake of natural sourced levodopa. I finally got tired of the slight nausea that occurs and decided to try a different type of inhibitor, quercetin. I have found a change beneficial. It is going very smoothly and I am sleeping better surprisingly I can sleep
I have four years used a GCG to complement my intake of natural sourced levodopa. I finally got tired of the slight nausea that occurs and decided to try a different type of inhibitor, quercetin. I have found a change beneficial. It is going very smoothly and I am sleeping better surprisingly I can sleep
BUZZ1397
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Nutritional Therapy in Medical Practice
Book: Protocols and Supporting Information 2003 Edition Author: Dr. Alan R Gaby, MD Jonathan V. Wright, MD| Following is the excerpt from the above book related to Parkinson's Disease 1. Diet: Ingestion of a very-low-protein diet in the morning and afternoon (restricting dietary protein to the evening
Book: Protocols and Supporting Information 2003 Edition Author: Dr. Alan R Gaby, MD Jonathan V. Wright, MD| Following is the excerpt from the above book related to Parkinson's Disease 1. Diet: Ingestion of a very-low-protein diet in the morning and afternoon (restricting dietary protein to the evening
Farooqji
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Microbiota munch on medications, causing big effects on drug activity. pnas.Levodopa’s side effects and benefits vary widely...
Inner Workings: Microbiota munch on medications, causing big effects on drug activity. pnas. Levodopa’s side effects and benefits vary widely among patients. Those puzzling disparities, it turns out, have a lot to do with the microbes in their guts... Balskus and her colleagues found that although
Inner Workings: Microbiota munch on medications, causing big effects on drug activity. pnas. Levodopa’s side effects and benefits vary widely among patients. Those puzzling disparities, it turns out, have a lot to do with the microbes in their guts... Balskus and her colleagues found that although
aspergerian13
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Gut bacterial tyrosine decarboxylases restrict levels of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Pmc: Gut bacterial tyrosine decarboxylases restrict levels of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6338741/
Pmc: Gut bacterial tyrosine decarboxylases restrict levels of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6338741/
aspergerian13
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
What dose levodopa reduced your tremor?
How many 25-100mg carbidopa levodopa tablets, how many times a day, reduced tremor?
How many 25-100mg carbidopa levodopa tablets, how many times a day, reduced tremor?
Hidden
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Levodopa and Eye Pressure
I had developed an eye floater on my parkie side (right) and I went to the optometrist on March 10th. The optometrist did not dilate my eye to look at it. She said I had "narrow angle" on my right eye and I had occular pressure and it was unsafe. The optometrist office was to book me an opthalmologist
I had developed an eye floater on my parkie side (right) and I went to the optometrist on March 10th. The optometrist did not dilate my eye to look at it. She said I had "narrow angle" on my right eye and I had occular pressure and it was unsafe. The optometrist office was to book me an opthalmologist
Auro1
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Can't seem to stop constant underarm odor
Hello, My wife has had PD for around four years. This strong underarm odor always returns in 1-2 days after a good cleaning. The anti-perspirant deodorants make no difference at all, because she very seldom, if ever, perspires/sweats. I've started using my Brut deodorant on her but that was no help either
Hello, My wife has had PD for around four years. This strong underarm odor always returns in 1-2 days after a good cleaning. The anti-perspirant deodorants make no difference at all, because she very seldom, if ever, perspires/sweats. I've started using my Brut deodorant on her but that was no help either
389poncho
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
How much sinemet
I'm very worried. At the end of January they changed me from Stalene 125 ( 4 a day) to Sinemet 250 ( 3 a day, whole, half, whole other half) and Opicapona. With the Stalene I was losing strength and endurance, and I started to lose my balance, of which I also blame the Ryvotril and Trazadona. And the
I'm very worried. At the end of January they changed me from Stalene 125 ( 4 a day) to Sinemet 250 ( 3 a day, whole, half, whole other half) and Opicapona. With the Stalene I was losing strength and endurance, and I started to lose my balance, of which I also blame the Ryvotril and Trazadona. And the
Paralelo
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Is it safe to increase dose of Co-Careldopa?
I have been on 25mg/100mg Co-Careldopa, three times a day at 8am, 2pm and 7pm since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's last June. The medication was effective in restoring my walking (dragging left foot), reducing tremor in my left wrist and hand, and restoring my energy levels. However, for the past week
I have been on 25mg/100mg Co-Careldopa, three times a day at 8am, 2pm and 7pm since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's last June. The medication was effective in restoring my walking (dragging left foot), reducing tremor in my left wrist and hand, and restoring my energy levels. However, for the past week
Dobro52
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
01/11/2020 neurologist appointment
Recommends again DBS for tremor. Says to qualify you must first show good response with medications. In my case that is carbidopa levodopa. Increased, for effort to control tremor, my CL dose interval to two hours. Doc.- “...we might be able to consolidate those doses into a longer acting form such as
Recommends again DBS for tremor. Says to qualify you must first show good response with medications. In my case that is carbidopa levodopa. Increased, for effort to control tremor, my CL dose interval to two hours. Doc.- “...we might be able to consolidate those doses into a longer acting form such as
Hidden
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4 years ago
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