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Is the levodopa in sinement any different then the levodopa in mucuna?
This may be a stupid question but Is the levodopa in sinement any different then the levodopa in mucuna? one synthetic vs one natural? the levodopa crosses the blood brain barrier with inclusion of carbidopa and the levodopa in mucuna has nothing aiding this transfer thus less reaches the brain (unless
This may be a stupid question but Is the levodopa in sinement any different then the levodopa in mucuna? one synthetic vs one natural? the levodopa crosses the blood brain barrier with inclusion of carbidopa and the levodopa in mucuna has nothing aiding this transfer thus less reaches the brain (unless
pdslayer
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Carbidopa Levadopa Working Better Than ever.
I have been taking the same Carbidopa Levadopa from the same maker (Mayne Pharma) for 4 years. When i had it filled this time the pills were different they have a M over 721 on one side and nothing on the other. The previous pills had a R on one side and 539 over a bar on the other. I can not find
I have been taking the same Carbidopa Levadopa from the same maker (Mayne Pharma) for 4 years. When i had it filled this time the pills were different they have a M over 721 on one side and nothing on the other. The previous pills had a R on one side and 539 over a bar on the other. I can not find
Bailey_Texas
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
WHAT ABOUT OTHER B VITAMINS
I have read that B-1 interferes with other B vitamins. I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking Levodopa.
I have read that B-1 interferes with other B vitamins. I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking Levodopa.
KLDA
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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A close look to who I am. I am 40 years of age. I saw four neurologist until I got my final diagnosis October 2017. I had been having Dystonia and gait problems since 2013. As soon as I began Carbidopa in October 2017, my symptoms completely went away. At 9 months of being on Carbidopa I thought of my
A close look to who I am. I am 40 years of age. I saw four neurologist until I got my final diagnosis October 2017. I had been having Dystonia and gait problems since 2013. As soon as I began Carbidopa in October 2017, my symptoms completely went away. At 9 months of being on Carbidopa I thought of my
procaffeinator
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Long term use of Macuna Pruriens
Are there any negative side effects in using Macuna Pruriens, such as the side effects of long term use of Carbidopa or Sinemet? Is using Macuna Pruriens a greater benefit or is it just a natural way of managing Parkinson’s? Would the dosage/use of Macuna Pruriens need to be increased as person with
Are there any negative side effects in using Macuna Pruriens, such as the side effects of long term use of Carbidopa or Sinemet? Is using Macuna Pruriens a greater benefit or is it just a natural way of managing Parkinson’s? Would the dosage/use of Macuna Pruriens need to be increased as person with
procaffeinator
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
DBS for Non-Tremor PD?
Has anyone here with non-tremor dominant PD undergone Deep Brain Stimulation? Did it help w/ balance? Couple of weeks ago, my neurologist suggested DBS to ease the dystonia in my arm and help my balance. This stunned me b/c I had thought that while DBS was good for reducing tremors and dyskinesia
Has anyone here with non-tremor dominant PD undergone Deep Brain Stimulation? Did it help w/ balance? Couple of weeks ago, my neurologist suggested DBS to ease the dystonia in my arm and help my balance. This stunned me b/c I had thought that while DBS was good for reducing tremors and dyskinesia
Motal
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
SAMe, Parkinson’s disease and Levodopa
Evidence suggests that levodopa (the drug used to treat Parkinson's disease ) can reduce brain levels of SAMe. This depletion may contribute to the side effects of levodopa treatment, as well as the depression sometimes seen with Parkinson's disease. One study found that SAMe taken orally improved depression
Evidence suggests that levodopa (the drug used to treat Parkinson's disease ) can reduce brain levels of SAMe. This depletion may contribute to the side effects of levodopa treatment, as well as the depression sometimes seen with Parkinson's disease. One study found that SAMe taken orally improved depression
Kia17
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Decision Time
I have been on Azilect since my original diagnosis in March 2015. I exercise regularly. My doctor thinks it is time to introduce levodopa. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the pros and cons of going on levodopa. Many thanks in advance.
I have been on Azilect since my original diagnosis in March 2015. I exercise regularly. My doctor thinks it is time to introduce levodopa. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the pros and cons of going on levodopa. Many thanks in advance.
tacato
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Review of Dr Marty Hinz amino acid protocol for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr Marty Hinz amino acid protocol for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease This summary is the result of a detailed study I have made based on reading a whole range of papers published by Dr Marty Hinz and his colleagues as well as papers he refers to published by other researchers. It is certainly
Dr Marty Hinz amino acid protocol for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease This summary is the result of a detailed study I have made based on reading a whole range of papers published by Dr Marty Hinz and his colleagues as well as papers he refers to published by other researchers. It is certainly
wriga
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
My Protocol for Parkinson's
I mix 3 tablespoon scoops of each one of these into a plastic cylindrical shape container and blend together by shaking it up (dry that is). I use 1 TBS. scoop 2x a day throughout the week. Purchased from Ameriherb.com Damiana Echinacea Moringa Cumin seed powder Skullcap Gotu Kola Milk Thistle Suma root
I mix 3 tablespoon scoops of each one of these into a plastic cylindrical shape container and blend together by shaking it up (dry that is). I use 1 TBS. scoop 2x a day throughout the week. Purchased from Ameriherb.com Damiana Echinacea Moringa Cumin seed powder Skullcap Gotu Kola Milk Thistle Suma root
Erniediaz1018
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Iron supplements and levadopa.
Discovered this little snippet, on my travels in the ether. Hope it helps some people. "Iron supplements can decrease the availability of several medications, including levodopa, which is used to treat restless leg syndrome and Parkinson's disease and levothyroxine, which is used to treat a low-functioning
Discovered this little snippet, on my travels in the ether. Hope it helps some people. "Iron supplements can decrease the availability of several medications, including levodopa, which is used to treat restless leg syndrome and Parkinson's disease and levothyroxine, which is used to treat a low-functioning
Madlegs1
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
Hospital Check up
We have attended my FIL three month check up with neurology under Dr Knopp a very kind gentleman. He listened and heard how the last three months have changed for my FIL with clear changes and now added extended episodes of spasms which can last up to 3 hours. We explained my FIL would like help to stop
We have attended my FIL three month check up with neurology under Dr Knopp a very kind gentleman. He listened and heard how the last three months have changed for my FIL with clear changes and now added extended episodes of spasms which can last up to 3 hours. We explained my FIL would like help to stop
Pooches
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PSP Association
6 years ago
Disappointed with clinical trials statistics
The following link provides the list of ongoing total 491 clinical trials. The disappointing thing about it is that more than 80% of the trials are L-dopa based. The scientific and medical community is least interested in exploring other means. https://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/condition
The following link provides the list of ongoing total 491 clinical trials. The disappointing thing about it is that more than 80% of the trials are L-dopa based. The scientific and medical community is least interested in exploring other means. https://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/condition
Farooqji
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
EIGHTY REAL REASONS TO CONSIDER Dr. COSTANTINI'S Thiamine / HDT / B-1 PROTOCOL BASED ON HU FORUM MEMBER'S EXPERIENCES
There have been many hundreds of posts on this forum, possibly thousands, describing the use of HDT / B-1 / Thiamine as a potential supplemental treatment for PWPs and there is a specific thread where these benefits are described by many members who are using or testing B-1, but that thread has so many
There have been many hundreds of posts on this forum, possibly thousands, describing the use of HDT / B-1 / Thiamine as a potential supplemental treatment for PWPs and there is a specific thread where these benefits are described by many members who are using or testing B-1, but that thread has so many
Hidden
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Simon and Mucuna Pruriens
Guys. Simon of Science of Parkinsons fame, wrote the following about Mucuna Pruriens. I'm pretty disturbed by this as I'm a MP taker and somewhat puzzled as elsewhere he claims that in trials MP has consistently performed much better than CL when it comes to dyskinesia. I thought that this was the appeal
Guys. Simon of Science of Parkinsons fame, wrote the following about Mucuna Pruriens. I'm pretty disturbed by this as I'm a MP taker and somewhat puzzled as elsewhere he claims that in trials MP has consistently performed much better than CL when it comes to dyskinesia. I thought that this was the appeal
jeeves19
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Mucuna Pruriens as a dopamine agonist and Aspartame
A few things I have read - I wonder if people have noticed a difference taking aspartame out of their diet and adding Mucuna Prurients. I personally avoid artificial sweeteners but have not tried Mucuna. "Aspartame is a synthetic, laboratory concocted, genetically modified, sugar-replacement nightmare
A few things I have read - I wonder if people have noticed a difference taking aspartame out of their diet and adding Mucuna Prurients. I personally avoid artificial sweeteners but have not tried Mucuna. "Aspartame is a synthetic, laboratory concocted, genetically modified, sugar-replacement nightmare
Goldy700
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
Medscape Medical News > Conference News > MDS 2018'Accordion' Pill May Reduce Levodopa Fluctuations in Parkinson's Daniel M. Keller, 10/7/18
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/903084?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=293870PV&impID=1763110&faf=1
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/903084?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=293870PV&impID=1763110&faf=1
deedee777
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
L Dopa, Helps & Hinders
While mucuna definitely helps me, it also seems to make me feel a bit tipsy, spacey, and slow..anyone else experience this ? I'm on Banyan Botanical organics mucuna 500 mg 3-7% tablets which I chew. I usually take 1 , 4x a day more as needed. They work fast.
While mucuna definitely helps me, it also seems to make me feel a bit tipsy, spacey, and slow..anyone else experience this ? I'm on Banyan Botanical organics mucuna 500 mg 3-7% tablets which I chew. I usually take 1 , 4x a day more as needed. They work fast.
KERRINGTON
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Increasing Levodopa too quickly?
Posting here as it's so hard to talk to my mums' neurologist. Mum (96) is on Levodopa 125 three times a day and 125 half Sinemet at night. I believe she has been undermedicated for absolutely ages and has terrible drops every day. Neurologist has just given a prescription for 62mg to be added to her
Posting here as it's so hard to talk to my mums' neurologist. Mum (96) is on Levodopa 125 three times a day and 125 half Sinemet at night. I believe she has been undermedicated for absolutely ages and has terrible drops every day. Neurologist has just given a prescription for 62mg to be added to her
heidle
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Anyone here using organic Mucuna Pruriens by Sun Potion - 15 % L-Dopa?
I want to start out with 1/8 teaspoon as I am concerned about possible nausea. Any experiences you can share are appreciated. My new neurologist said MP is her "favorite plant". TIA, Thia
I want to start out with 1/8 teaspoon as I am concerned about possible nausea. Any experiences you can share are appreciated. My new neurologist said MP is her "favorite plant". TIA, Thia
Thia51
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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