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Suggestions on this mucuna dosage calculation
I was recently diagnosed with PD. The neurologist suggested I start with 1/2 tablet of 25/100 MG carbidopa levodopa. I prefer to try mucuna first. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191ITEN0 It comes with a scoop. The description says one scoop is 3000 mg. The website also says the powder is
I was recently diagnosed with PD. The neurologist suggested I start with 1/2 tablet of 25/100 MG carbidopa levodopa. I prefer to try mucuna first. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191ITEN0 It comes with a scoop. The description says one scoop is 3000 mg. The website also says the powder is
Vt11
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Basic dopamine question
I'm hoping one ye clever cats can help me understand something. Dopamine is made in the following way: Phenylalanine -> tyrosine -> l-dopa -> dopamine Who is responsible for doing this? Is it the dopamine neuron job or is it just the neuron's job to deliver the dopamine across the brain once it's produced
I'm hoping one ye clever cats can help me understand something. Dopamine is made in the following way: Phenylalanine -> tyrosine -> l-dopa -> dopamine Who is responsible for doing this? Is it the dopamine neuron job or is it just the neuron's job to deliver the dopamine across the brain once it's produced
Parkinsonjisung
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
MRgFUS Pallidothalamic Tractotomy for Chronic Therapy-Resistant Parkinson's Disease in 51 Consecutive Patients: Single Center Experience
1/14/2020 IMHO This is the very best option/therapy. "Results: The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) off-medication postoperative score was compared to the baseline on-medication score and revealed percentage reductions of the mean of 84% for tremor, 70% for rigidity, and 73% for distal
1/14/2020 IMHO This is the very best option/therapy. "Results: The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) off-medication postoperative score was compared to the baseline on-medication score and revealed percentage reductions of the mean of 84% for tremor, 70% for rigidity, and 73% for distal
MBAnderson
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
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Neupro review
I try again: who has used Neupro in the uncomplicated phase of PD and wants to share his/her experience? I could not tolerate Sinemet or Madopar, even with extra Carbidopa. I have built up Neupro till 8 mg now. It helps with anxiety, stiffness, but not much on my tremor.
I try again: who has used Neupro in the uncomplicated phase of PD and wants to share his/her experience? I could not tolerate Sinemet or Madopar, even with extra Carbidopa. I have built up Neupro till 8 mg now. It helps with anxiety, stiffness, but not much on my tremor.
pinoka11
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
FOG update - freezing of gait - Nicotine Bitartrate
Freezing of Gait can persist after an acute levodopa challenge in Parkinson's disease. - 2019 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31799377 Neuroimaging advances in Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait: A systematic review. - 2019 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31795038
Freezing of Gait can persist after an acute levodopa challenge in Parkinson's disease. - 2019 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31799377 Neuroimaging advances in Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait: A systematic review. - 2019 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31795038
aspergerian13
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Xadago (safinamide)
My neurologist recently prescribed this drug, in addition to my ongoing levodopa (825 to 925 mg per day). This has lead to the elimination of off times and I have been able to reduce my levodopa, currently to 625 to 725mg per day. I believe I may be able to achieve further reductions. Does anyone here
My neurologist recently prescribed this drug, in addition to my ongoing levodopa (825 to 925 mg per day). This has lead to the elimination of off times and I have been able to reduce my levodopa, currently to 625 to 725mg per day. I believe I may be able to achieve further reductions. Does anyone here
Joynb
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in PD
Oldie: Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in Parkinson's disease. - 2003 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12823491 521 cite Schaafsma 2003: Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in Parkinson's
Oldie: Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in Parkinson's disease. - 2003 - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12823491 521 cite Schaafsma 2003: Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in Parkinson's
aspergerian
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Doctor/Patient relations
PwP, don't be jealous of me because I have a doctor that is not letting holidays get in the way. I have a new neurologist that I am "training".. She is better at connecting with her patients than my previous doctor. I and her do not agree on the ideal dose for my Parkinson’s treatment. She is skeptical
PwP, don't be jealous of me because I have a doctor that is not letting holidays get in the way. I have a new neurologist that I am "training".. She is better at connecting with her patients than my previous doctor. I and her do not agree on the ideal dose for my Parkinson’s treatment. She is skeptical
Hidden
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Synergy of supplements L-DOPA, 5-HTP and ECGC
Just found it interesting...comments welcomed! If someone have experienced benefits, please share your dose combination. https://www.mz-store.com/blog/synergy-of-supplements-part-6-l-dopa-5-htp-and-egcg/
Just found it interesting...comments welcomed! If someone have experienced benefits, please share your dose combination. https://www.mz-store.com/blog/synergy-of-supplements-part-6-l-dopa-5-htp-and-egcg/
marnegro
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Hello I have had RLS for a long time, pretty severe, have been on ropinirole worked good ,Gabepentin, not very good, Neupro, good leaves bu
Carbidopa Levodopa Hello I have had RLS for a long time, pretty severe, have been on ropinirole worked good ,Gabepentin, not very good,
Carbidopa Levodopa Hello I have had RLS for a long time, pretty severe, have been on ropinirole worked good ,Gabepentin, not very good,
Elijah5
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
Ways various PD treatments deplete essential chemicals.
https://www.dovepress.com/parkinsonrsquos-disease-managing-reversible-neurodegeneration-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-NDT The above is an interesting read, including various pathways that are depleted with PD treatments. Also this was interesting: Should mucuna and 5-HTP be used instead of sinemet
https://www.dovepress.com/parkinsonrsquos-disease-managing-reversible-neurodegeneration-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-NDT The above is an interesting read, including various pathways that are depleted with PD treatments. Also this was interesting: Should mucuna and 5-HTP be used instead of sinemet
LAJ12345
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Just checking in to read what’s new. :-) Tell anyone that buys 1397 is doing all right and still satisfied taking naturally sourced levodopa
Merry Christmas and happy new year everybody😍
Merry Christmas and happy new year everybody😍
BUZZ1397
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Finally we have help...
Since my last post a lot has happened. The care in the new home is so much better and mum is much calmer. Unfortunately since her admission 2 weeks ago her MSA symptoms have come thick and fast - some incontinence, balance problems, UTI infections, and her BP is now all over the place, with 2 instances
Since my last post a lot has happened. The care in the new home is so much better and mum is much calmer. Unfortunately since her admission 2 weeks ago her MSA symptoms have come thick and fast - some incontinence, balance problems, UTI infections, and her BP is now all over the place, with 2 instances
TK-67
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Multiple System Atrophy Trust
5 years ago
WHAT ALTERNATIVE HELPS DURING AEROBIC EXERCISE APART FROM LEVODOPA?
Hi, If you have engaged in rigorous aerobics as a Pwp who is on C/l,you must have noticed that your symptoms probably increased after the exercise.It is known that, your body uses up available dopamine.I have been experiencing this every time I exercise.Kindly respond if any other option works for you
Hi, If you have engaged in rigorous aerobics as a Pwp who is on C/l,you must have noticed that your symptoms probably increased after the exercise.It is known that, your body uses up available dopamine.I have been experiencing this every time I exercise.Kindly respond if any other option works for you
OREOLU
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Prolopa dosing
I live in the US and use carbidopa/levodopa and am familiar with it's dosing protocols. My mother in law lives in El Salvador and takes Prolopa which is levodopa and benserazide (instead of carbidopa). I understand that Prolopa and Madopar are essentially the same. We just visited my mother in law and
I live in the US and use carbidopa/levodopa and am familiar with it's dosing protocols. My mother in law lives in El Salvador and takes Prolopa which is levodopa and benserazide (instead of carbidopa). I understand that Prolopa and Madopar are essentially the same. We just visited my mother in law and
rebtar
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Levodopa dyskinesia miscellany.
Levodopa dyskinesia miscellany. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?linkname=pubmed_pubmed_reviews&from_uid=26209473
Levodopa dyskinesia miscellany. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?linkname=pubmed_pubmed_reviews&from_uid=26209473
aspergerian
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
New to this forum and loaded with questions??
I was diagnosed with dystonia but the GP never told me so I learned about it just a year ago and the 2018 report said I have ET and dystonia. I am far away from the Movement Disorder Clinic in Vancouver now. Swallowing issues started 1st and then neck, (very painful for quite awhile), then face, jaw
I was diagnosed with dystonia but the GP never told me so I learned about it just a year ago and the 2018 report said I have ET and dystonia. I am far away from the Movement Disorder Clinic in Vancouver now. Swallowing issues started 1st and then neck, (very painful for quite awhile), then face, jaw
rideabike
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Dystonia Society
5 years ago
Mucuna re-try?
Did Hinz protocol for 8 or 9 months. ANY B-6 caused me to vomit within mere minutes of ingestion. I was using an ND for guidance at $300 per hour. Let me tell you, he spoke slowly and repetitively! Since it was all out of pocket, it was not financially sustainable. The practitioner had me up to 18gm
Did Hinz protocol for 8 or 9 months. ANY B-6 caused me to vomit within mere minutes of ingestion. I was using an ND for guidance at $300 per hour. Let me tell you, he spoke slowly and repetitively! Since it was all out of pocket, it was not financially sustainable. The practitioner had me up to 18gm
AlpacaGal
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Levodopa: Molecular Effects of L-dopa Therapy in Parkinson's Disease.
Molecular Effects of L-dopa Therapy in Parkinson's Disease. 2014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24653659
Molecular Effects of L-dopa Therapy in Parkinson's Disease. 2014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24653659
aspergerian
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Pramipexole
I've spent hours researching augmentation and feel a bit confused as some of the information is different to what my G.P told me! I have added an extract from some clinical trials. Anyone got any thoughts?? Evidence review: There is clear evidence that pramipexole reduces the leg movements associated
I've spent hours researching augmentation and feel a bit confused as some of the information is different to what my G.P told me! I have added an extract from some clinical trials. Anyone got any thoughts?? Evidence review: There is clear evidence that pramipexole reduces the leg movements associated
Hidden
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
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