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LEVODOPA VERDICT: Start Early/Late = Same Outcomes
"Doctors often delay prescribing levodopa, or L-dopa, to Parkinson's patients for fear that the drug might have toxic effects that produce jerky involuntary body movements over time. "But patients started on L-dopa nearly a year earlier than a second group did not develop significantly different rates
"Doctors often delay prescribing levodopa, or L-dopa, to Parkinson's patients for fear that the drug might have toxic effects that produce jerky involuntary body movements over time. "But patients started on L-dopa nearly a year earlier than a second group did not develop significantly different rates
PDConscience
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Gut bacterial tyrosine decarboxylases restrict levels of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-08294-y
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-08294-y
Farooqji
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Nausea
Hello everyone, I am taking Carbidoba Levadopa with Entacapone , the nauseas are unbearable. is there anything I can do to minimize this problem. Any advise? Happy New Year!!!!
Hello everyone, I am taking Carbidoba Levadopa with Entacapone , the nauseas are unbearable. is there anything I can do to minimize this problem. Any advise? Happy New Year!!!!
Menchita1017
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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Magnesium & C/L Constipation
I have always taken my magnesium citrate before bedtime for a consistent movement the AM. Now I've started taking C/L Levodopa at bedtime. I know if I take the Mag and CL together the CL will be diminished. I'm having trouble working the heavy intake of Mag into my daily routine/intake of CL/Other meds
I have always taken my magnesium citrate before bedtime for a consistent movement the AM. Now I've started taking C/L Levodopa at bedtime. I know if I take the Mag and CL together the CL will be diminished. I'm having trouble working the heavy intake of Mag into my daily routine/intake of CL/Other meds
twss
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
2019: Will Medicare Cover Parkinson's ?
Here's where we stand as noted by Kirk Hall in his blog www.shakypawsgrampa.com. (Of course who knows what will happen over the next two years with the idiot in the Whitehouse backed by gutless members of the POT). Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a challenging condition as it is, but the fact that it is
Here's where we stand as noted by Kirk Hall in his blog www.shakypawsgrampa.com. (Of course who knows what will happen over the next two years with the idiot in the Whitehouse backed by gutless members of the POT). Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a challenging condition as it is, but the fact that it is
FMundo
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Newly Approved: 'Inhaled Levodopa' for PD 'Off' Periods
"The newly approved Inbrija, which Acorda expects to become available to patients in the first quarter of 2019, helps quickly alleviate symptoms of tremor, slowness and stiffness. With long-term oral levodopa use and advancing disease, these aspects of the disease can re-emerge between medication doses
"The newly approved Inbrija, which Acorda expects to become available to patients in the first quarter of 2019, helps quickly alleviate symptoms of tremor, slowness and stiffness. With long-term oral levodopa use and advancing disease, these aspects of the disease can re-emerge between medication doses
PDConscience
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Anyone experimenting with L-dopa and Carbidopa ratios?
Hi, I know that nearly all preparations of C/L are 1:4. For example C/L 25/100 is 25% Carbidopa to 100mg of Levodopa. I revved myself back up to a functioning human again by adding small doses of L[dopa (through Nutrivitashop). with my 25/100 pill(s). After a couple of months I was back on my guitar
Hi, I know that nearly all preparations of C/L are 1:4. For example C/L 25/100 is 25% Carbidopa to 100mg of Levodopa. I revved myself back up to a functioning human again by adding small doses of L[dopa (through Nutrivitashop). with my 25/100 pill(s). After a couple of months I was back on my guitar
Tryguy
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Meds, Supplements and Vitamins . . . Yay or Nay
My husband, who is 53, was diagnosed 5 years ago with Parkinson's. He is a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor of 15 years. He was a soybean, rice and crawfish farmer until 2 years ago. Now he stays super busy, from sun-up to sundown, with the cattle and horses. He's in constant pain in his lower back . .
My husband, who is 53, was diagnosed 5 years ago with Parkinson's. He is a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor of 15 years. He was a soybean, rice and crawfish farmer until 2 years ago. Now he stays super busy, from sun-up to sundown, with the cattle and horses. He's in constant pain in his lower back . .
aridin1966
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Carbidopa levodopa dosage
Hi all, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 3 months ago. He has a right hand tremor and was started on one pill and is now taking 4 carbidopa levodopa pills per day. We have seen no improvement in the tremor and at times, he feels it’s worse. Could anyone comment on their experience
Hi all, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 3 months ago. He has a right hand tremor and was started on one pill and is now taking 4 carbidopa levodopa pills per day. We have seen no improvement in the tremor and at times, he feels it’s worse. Could anyone comment on their experience
Cindrew
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Tremors getting worse. Feels like a runaway train with no brakes.
I take carbidopa-levodopa 25-250 mgs. 3 tabs 3 times daily and Lexapro 5mg. One tab daily. My PD tremors are getting worse. It is slowly taking my life away,at 61 years old and around 10 years since diagnosed. Any advice would be appreciated.
I take carbidopa-levodopa 25-250 mgs. 3 tabs 3 times daily and Lexapro 5mg. One tab daily. My PD tremors are getting worse. It is slowly taking my life away,at 61 years old and around 10 years since diagnosed. Any advice would be appreciated.
ihateparkinsons
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
DONEPEZIL
i have P D are Drs think i have the start of dementia. i take co-careldopa for the P D. they have started me on donepezil 5mg for a month then 10mg after that. as yet as far as i can tell i cannot see any side effects, other than my stools are much softer ( thank god for small mercies as im used to bad
i have P D are Drs think i have the start of dementia. i take co-careldopa for the P D. they have started me on donepezil 5mg for a month then 10mg after that. as yet as far as i can tell i cannot see any side effects, other than my stools are much softer ( thank god for small mercies as im used to bad
1066dpk
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Skin cancer, PD and levodopa.
Hi all This is a link to my vlog about skin cancer, PD and levodopa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vplnui2nik Cheers, Ian
Hi all This is a link to my vlog about skin cancer, PD and levodopa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vplnui2nik Cheers, Ian
Ianfrizell
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Missing doses
I asked this question which might be seemingly stupid because I have gotten mixed answers on the subject. To me, it sometimes feels good to rid my brain of mucuna or any other l-dopa product and allow it to fend for itself, even though my PD symptoms would be more evident. My thinking is perhaps primitive
I asked this question which might be seemingly stupid because I have gotten mixed answers on the subject. To me, it sometimes feels good to rid my brain of mucuna or any other l-dopa product and allow it to fend for itself, even though my PD symptoms would be more evident. My thinking is perhaps primitive
Stevenmast
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Extended Release Carbidopa Levodopa
Our mother takes Extended release Carbidopa Levodopa at night time, 9 pm. She wakes up usually around 5 am, and rarely has movement issues. She gets her first dose of "regular" Caridopa Levodopa at 7 am, and every 4 hours thereafter. It is often a mystery as to what type of day she will have, often
Our mother takes Extended release Carbidopa Levodopa at night time, 9 pm. She wakes up usually around 5 am, and rarely has movement issues. She gets her first dose of "regular" Caridopa Levodopa at 7 am, and every 4 hours thereafter. It is often a mystery as to what type of day she will have, often
PDIS
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Which therapy helped you the most?
Can people say which of these helped them the most? I don't think there's an option for adding a poll. Dopamine agonists: These are most often the first medicines used to treat RLS. These drugs, including pramipexole (Mirapex), rotigotine (Neupro), and ropinirole (Requip), act like the neurotransmitter
Can people say which of these helped them the most? I don't think there's an option for adding a poll. Dopamine agonists: These are most often the first medicines used to treat RLS. These drugs, including pramipexole (Mirapex), rotigotine (Neupro), and ropinirole (Requip), act like the neurotransmitter
Hgaguk89
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
B1 - a little confused
I started taking B1 two weeks ago. I have been liaising with Dr constantini and he suggested I take 500mg daily. After 7 days of taking B1 I suddenly developed worsening on my tremor. On the advice of of Dr constantini I have suspended taking B1 for 7 days and will recommence with a lower dose. The
I started taking B1 two weeks ago. I have been liaising with Dr constantini and he suggested I take 500mg daily. After 7 days of taking B1 I suddenly developed worsening on my tremor. On the advice of of Dr constantini I have suspended taking B1 for 7 days and will recommence with a lower dose. The
Crystal04
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Exercise and Levodopa - How moving can help your meds
A research-based educational video on the benefits of exercise on levodopa medication for Parkinson's Disease management. https://youtu.be/OPwWm8yxkck
A research-based educational video on the benefits of exercise on levodopa medication for Parkinson's Disease management. https://youtu.be/OPwWm8yxkck
Kia17
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Little bit about me.
Thanks for everyones input on the B1, today is my 3rd day of taking 2 pills 250mg each so a total of 500 mg day and everything ok. Question to send Dr. Costantini I just do it like a regular email to carapetata@libero.it?? The meds I am taking are;Carb/levo 25/100mg 1 1/2 tabs daily up to 7 doses Ropinirole
Thanks for everyones input on the B1, today is my 3rd day of taking 2 pills 250mg each so a total of 500 mg day and everything ok. Question to send Dr. Costantini I just do it like a regular email to carapetata@libero.it?? The meds I am taking are;Carb/levo 25/100mg 1 1/2 tabs daily up to 7 doses Ropinirole
shakietwo
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Does Exercise Actually Increase Dopamine?
"Some evidence suggests that, like levodopa, exercise may exert some of its effects by increasing dopamine. A recent study of 17 Parkinson’s patients used positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the brain before and after stationary cycling. Results showed that habitual exercisers in this group —
"Some evidence suggests that, like levodopa, exercise may exert some of its effects by increasing dopamine. A recent study of 17 Parkinson’s patients used positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the brain before and after stationary cycling. Results showed that habitual exercisers in this group —
jimcaster
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Risk Factors for Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia
Severe motor, functional, and gait impairment; cumulative levodopa exposure; anxiety, and sex are among the risk factors for developing levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, according to results from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI
Severe motor, functional, and gait impairment; cumulative levodopa exposure; anxiety, and sex are among the risk factors for developing levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, according to results from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI
Farooqji
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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