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Foods trigger dystonia?
I'm trying to ween my self of sugar, I'm doing pretty good , but every once in awhile cravings are overwhelming , I made gluten free namasta rice flour pancakes, no sugar except maple syrup, strawberries/blueberries , last week I ate during the day and notice toes curling when waiting for Carbidopa/
levodopa
I'm trying to ween my self of sugar, I'm doing pretty good , but every once in awhile cravings are overwhelming , I made gluten free namasta rice flour pancakes, no sugar except maple syrup, strawberries/blueberries , last week I ate during the day and notice toes curling when waiting for Carbidopa/
levodopa
akgirlsrock
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
An Update of Palmitoylethanolamide and Luteolin Effects in Preclinical and Clinical Studies of Neuroinflammatory Events
Recently, Brotini has reported the potential efficacy of co-um-PEALut treatment as adjuvant therapy for patients with PD receiving carbidopa/
levodopa
in treating camptocormia, a postural deformity common in PD in which the spine bends forward while walking or standing.
Recently, Brotini has reported the potential efficacy of co-um-PEALut treatment as adjuvant therapy for patients with PD receiving carbidopa/
levodopa
in treating camptocormia, a postural deformity common in PD in which the spine bends forward while walking or standing.
Bolt_Upright
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Finally prescribed Methadone, amazing results.
This past year I was put back onto
Levodopa
, as I had augmented on everything else available, and they decided to try an old treatment I hadn’t used in twenty years, It actually worked if I used it throughout the day in small doses with Tramadol and cannabis before bed.
This past year I was put back onto
Levodopa
, as I had augmented on everything else available, and they decided to try an old treatment I hadn’t used in twenty years, It actually worked if I used it throughout the day in small doses with Tramadol and cannabis before bed.
serengazer
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
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The Neuroendocrine Connection
Adrenal hormones, sex hormones, and neurotransmitters are functionally interrelated. Changes in sex hormones and adrenal hormones can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances. In turn, neurotransmitter imbalances can affect hormone function. The following tests are recommended to establish your baseline.
Adrenal hormones, sex hormones, and neurotransmitters are functionally interrelated. Changes in sex hormones and adrenal hormones can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances. In turn, neurotransmitter imbalances can affect hormone function. The following tests are recommended to establish your baseline.
SilentEchoes
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Anxiety and insomnia in PD
So during the day in addition to his
levodopa
100/25, 3 times per day, he takes 40mg of propranolol which relieves tremor, and 150mg of Venlafaxine for anxiety twice per day.
So during the day in addition to his
levodopa
100/25, 3 times per day, he takes 40mg of propranolol which relieves tremor, and 150mg of Venlafaxine for anxiety twice per day.
FutureWell
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
dopamine precursors, SuperDopa and SuperDopAmid as potential neuroprotective agents for slowing Parkinsons
Dopamine precursors, AcCys-L-Dopa-Cys-amide (SuperDopa) & N-acetylcysteine+DopAmide (SuperDopAmide), as potential neuroprotective agents for slowing Parkinsons https://www.nature.com/articles/s41419-022-04667-2 https://twitter.com/ScienceofPD/status/1503084705578688515 from Yissum http://www.yissum.co.il
Dopamine precursors, AcCys-L-Dopa-Cys-amide (SuperDopa) & N-acetylcysteine+DopAmide (SuperDopAmide), as potential neuroprotective agents for slowing Parkinsons https://www.nature.com/articles/s41419-022-04667-2 https://twitter.com/ScienceofPD/status/1503084705578688515 from Yissum http://www.yissum.co.il
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Levodopa
Has anyone tried this to manage FND symptoms? My gp gave me a 7 day trial, by 3rd day my jerks had decreased, which was my main concern. Just not sure of adding another med to my long list of medications. Or whether more symptoms will decrease. Would like to hear from others who had success. Take care
Has anyone tried this to manage FND symptoms? My gp gave me a 7 day trial, by 3rd day my jerks had decreased, which was my main concern. Just not sure of adding another med to my long list of medications. Or whether more symptoms will decrease. Would like to hear from others who had success. Take care
MONIREN
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Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope
2 years ago
Oral Molecule PD13R Safely Eases Dyskinesia Tied to Levodopa in Primate Model
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2021/12/07/oral-molecule-lessens-
levodopa
-induced-dyskinesia-in-parkinsons-primate-model/
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2021/12/07/oral-molecule-lessens-
levodopa
-induced-dyskinesia-in-parkinsons-primate-model/
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Based On Newer Studies, It May Be Time To Rethink The Importance Of Vitamin D in Parkinson's Disease Progression As Well As Other Diseases
. : IL-1b IL-2 IL-4 IL-6 IL-8 IL-17 TNF-a IFN-y high sensitivity-C Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Homocysteine - Homocysteine is at elevated levels in PwP and is further elevated by the use of
Levodopa
, a main standard of care in PwPs.
. : IL-1b IL-2 IL-4 IL-6 IL-8 IL-17 TNF-a IFN-y high sensitivity-C Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Homocysteine - Homocysteine is at elevated levels in PwP and is further elevated by the use of
Levodopa
, a main standard of care in PwPs.
chartist
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
The revolution we are living through, the need for simplicity and a few controversial considerations.
We have been on
levodopa
for 50 years. We are in a loop, in a dead end. Can we defeat Parkinson's if we continue to turn our backs on Nature? 8. Natural
levodopa
from Mucuna is infinitely superior to synthetic
levodopa
.
We have been on
levodopa
for 50 years. We are in a loop, in a dead end. Can we defeat Parkinson's if we continue to turn our backs on Nature? 8. Natural
levodopa
from Mucuna is infinitely superior to synthetic
levodopa
.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Lyrica ocular side effects and more
I did take low dose Synamet (Carbodopa/
Levodopa
} with some limited help. Methadone (15mg nightly) helps the intensity of symptoms but not some much the frequency. Unfortunately, Lyrica was not effective for me.
I did take low dose Synamet (Carbodopa/
Levodopa
} with some limited help. Methadone (15mg nightly) helps the intensity of symptoms but not some much the frequency. Unfortunately, Lyrica was not effective for me.
WelbyB
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Mannitol Trial Results
Only a single participant (mannitol group), not on
levodopa
at screening, started
levodopa
therapy during the trial.
Only a single participant (mannitol group), not on
levodopa
at screening, started
levodopa
therapy during the trial.
Bolt_Upright
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Levodopa
My husband has been prescribed
Levodopa
but has MSA -C . I appreciate we are all different but wondered what experiences people have had ? Side affects ? Benefits etc . He has been to take 150mg daily , is it usual to start low and gradually increase ?
My husband has been prescribed
Levodopa
but has MSA -C . I appreciate we are all different but wondered what experiences people have had ? Side affects ? Benefits etc . He has been to take 150mg daily , is it usual to start low and gradually increase ?
Nichod100
in
Multiple System Atrophy Trust
2 years ago
PS128 VS Bacillus Subtilis PXN21
The mean age was 61.84 ± 5.74 years (range, 52–72), mean disease duration was 10.12 ± 2.3 years (range, 5–14), and
levodopa
equivalent daily dosage was 1063.4 ± 209.5 mg/daily (range, 675–1,560). All patients remained on the same dosage of anti-parkinsonian and other drugs throughout the study.
The mean age was 61.84 ± 5.74 years (range, 52–72), mean disease duration was 10.12 ± 2.3 years (range, 5–14), and
levodopa
equivalent daily dosage was 1063.4 ± 209.5 mg/daily (range, 675–1,560). All patients remained on the same dosage of anti-parkinsonian and other drugs throughout the study.
Bolt_Upright
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
BioVie announces treatment of 1st patient in Phase 2 clinical trial of NE3107,ERK inhibitor that selectively inhibits neuroinflammation
Participants will be treated with carbidopa/
levodopa
and NE3107 or placebo. Forty patients with a defined PD medication “off state” will be randomized 1:1 placebo to: active NE3107 20 mg twice daily for 28 days.
Participants will be treated with carbidopa/
levodopa
and NE3107 or placebo. Forty patients with a defined PD medication “off state” will be randomized 1:1 placebo to: active NE3107 20 mg twice daily for 28 days.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
"The cure for Parkinson's disease". New book in Spanish. Coming soon in English.
Search carefully through the 50-60 years of recent Parkinson's history in the "West" (the
Levodopa
era). As in Nature and in Oriental Medicines, there are old and recent treasures, from Karobath in 1971 to Monti in 2019...
Search carefully through the 50-60 years of recent Parkinson's history in the "West" (the
Levodopa
era). As in Nature and in Oriental Medicines, there are old and recent treasures, from Karobath in 1971 to Monti in 2019...
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Does Ongentys work in the body or the gut?
Never mind - Says to take on empty stomach (no eating 1 hour before or after). So in my case would make no difference. So, maybe the question is does Ongentys work only because of (no eating 1 hour before or after).
Never mind - Says to take on empty stomach (no eating 1 hour before or after). So in my case would make no difference. So, maybe the question is does Ongentys work only because of (no eating 1 hour before or after).
Gcf51
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Parkinson's disease is an autoimmune disease: An emerging viewpoint
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, yet no established diagnostic markers [DAT Scans do NOT diagnose PD it is still a clinical diagnosis] or disease modifying therapies are available [
Levodopa
modifies the symptoms of PD, it does not treat PD or cure
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, yet no established diagnostic markers [DAT Scans do NOT diagnose PD it is still a clinical diagnosis] or disease modifying therapies are available [
Levodopa
modifies the symptoms of PD, it does not treat PD or cure
SilentEchoes
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Practical suggestions for PWP Once upon a pill..
This book is an in-depth look at Parkinson’s disease medications and the brain chemistry of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s patients using L-dopa, dopamine agonists, MAO inhibitors and other dopamine- enhancing drugs and supplements were closely studied as they participated in a four-year research project
This book is an in-depth look at Parkinson’s disease medications and the brain chemistry of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s patients using L-dopa, dopamine agonists, MAO inhibitors and other dopamine- enhancing drugs and supplements were closely studied as they participated in a four-year research project
beehive23
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
Does Levodopa cause your brain to produce less of "its own" dopamine?
Does a similar correlation exist when the body is given
levodopa
? Does the brain become "lazy" at producing its own dopamine? If you are aware of any scientific research on this topic, please do post it. Thank you.
Does a similar correlation exist when the body is given
levodopa
? Does the brain become "lazy" at producing its own dopamine? If you are aware of any scientific research on this topic, please do post it. Thank you.
Discogs_discogs
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
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