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Chapter 17. I dream of the revolution that must come... 2/2.
As examples, using Mucuna pruriens as a source of
levodopa
; accompanying
levodopa
with supplements to reduce its side effects (vitamin C, B3, B9 and B12 sublingual, silymarin, etc.); delaying medication as much as possible, trying to favor the natural synthesis of dopamine, through food or supplements
As examples, using Mucuna pruriens as a source of
levodopa
; accompanying
levodopa
with supplements to reduce its side effects (vitamin C, B3, B9 and B12 sublingual, silymarin, etc.); delaying medication as much as possible, trying to favor the natural synthesis of dopamine, through food or supplements
parkinsonshereandnow
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Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
You’re on levodopa add this for tremor
Once a day. https://www.ongentys.com/about-ongentys/#what-is-off-time
Once a day. https://www.ongentys.com/about-ongentys/#what-is-off-time
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in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
What is the LIMIT when prescribing carbidopa levodopa?
Daily limit: Dr. Fahn - 2,000mg Mayo Clinic - no designated limit My current neurologist - 700 mg What high dose is working for you? 1,400mg daily? 2,000mg daily? What?
Daily limit: Dr. Fahn - 2,000mg Mayo Clinic - no designated limit My current neurologist - 700 mg What high dose is working for you? 1,400mg daily? 2,000mg daily? What?
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3 years ago
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Excellent Article on Levodopa from Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)64158-X/fulltext The title is Medical Treatment of Later-Stage Motor Problems of Parkinson Disease However the article is applicable to all PwP's. Yours truly RKM
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)64158-X/fulltext The title is Medical Treatment of Later-Stage Motor Problems of Parkinson Disease However the article is applicable to all PwP's. Yours truly RKM
pdpatient
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
If people knew... what Parkinson's is.
Before taking
levodopa
, maybe plenty of B6 and avocado.
Before taking
levodopa
, maybe plenty of B6 and avocado.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Diabetes Type 2, PD and Berberine
Diabetes is a common disease that affects many Americans and 90 to 95% of diabetics have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). I will be discussing T2DM and one option to help deal with it effectively based on multiple studies. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is significantly less common so I will focus this discussion
Diabetes is a common disease that affects many Americans and 90 to 95% of diabetics have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). I will be discussing T2DM and one option to help deal with it effectively based on multiple studies. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is significantly less common so I will focus this discussion
chartist
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Report: Ceylon Cinnamon Relieves Parkinson's Motor Impairment. Evidence Suggests Remedy of Underlying Disease
Levodopa
dosage at December 29, 2020: 100 milligrams 2x daily. I now exercise in the "OFF"/unmedicated state because any additional
levodopa
is too much. Update December 2021: after one year without three grams daily cinnamon, my
levodopa
need has crept back up to 250-300 milligrams
levodopa
daily.
Levodopa
dosage at December 29, 2020: 100 milligrams 2x daily. I now exercise in the "OFF"/unmedicated state because any additional
levodopa
is too much. Update December 2021: after one year without three grams daily cinnamon, my
levodopa
need has crept back up to 250-300 milligrams
levodopa
daily.
park_bear
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Quick Question : How does Exercise or increase in activities affect your response to Levodopa?
I can never tell the difference between tremors and dyskynesia and I end up in pretty bad spots because the medication goes out of whack. I find that increase in activities results in tremoring furiously and most importantly without warning. I can't put my finger to it. I have to calm down with a Klonopin
I can never tell the difference between tremors and dyskynesia and I end up in pretty bad spots because the medication goes out of whack. I find that increase in activities results in tremoring furiously and most importantly without warning. I can't put my finger to it. I have to calm down with a Klonopin
pdpatient
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
The Incredible Edible Egg...?
Despite the fact that eggs can compete with L-dopa for entry into the brain, has anyone out there had symptomatic benefit from eating them? I find that a freshly poached egg on top of a small piece of gluten free toast is an almost immediate relief in PD symptoms for me. It’s as if my body calms down
Despite the fact that eggs can compete with L-dopa for entry into the brain, has anyone out there had symptomatic benefit from eating them? I find that a freshly poached egg on top of a small piece of gluten free toast is an almost immediate relief in PD symptoms for me. It’s as if my body calms down
Tryguy
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
First time carbidopa levodopa user
Well I tried my first dose of carbidopa
levodopa
last night and I only took a half a tab of a controlled dose to try it out and all I can tell you is I still feel the after affects. I’m not sure if this is normal or not but I feel like I’ve been smoking pot all night.
Well I tried my first dose of carbidopa
levodopa
last night and I only took a half a tab of a controlled dose to try it out and all I can tell you is I still feel the after affects. I’m not sure if this is normal or not but I feel like I’ve been smoking pot all night.
MissRita
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
2. Non-Parkinsonian lifestyle (lower risk of developing the disease).
And the question immediately arose as to what effect several of these habits or substances together would have on delaying the manifestation of the disease or on the possibility of starting
levodopa
treatment later.
And the question immediately arose as to what effect several of these habits or substances together would have on delaying the manifestation of the disease or on the possibility of starting
levodopa
treatment later.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Can we prevent, slow or halt, improve symptoms and reduce the severity of Parkinson's?
On the sides of the main path of Neurology today (replenishing the missing dopamine with
levodopa
) there are important studies that offer us hope, another way of looking at the disease, in addition to the use of
levodopa
with inhibitors, dopamine agonists and the various surgeries and other therapies
On the sides of the main path of Neurology today (replenishing the missing dopamine with
levodopa
) there are important studies that offer us hope, another way of looking at the disease, in addition to the use of
levodopa
with inhibitors, dopamine agonists and the various surgeries and other therapies
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Chapter 17. I dream of the revolution that must come... 1/2
This is chapter 17 of a book I published in 2015, "A Different Way of Looking at Parkinson's. Almost 20 years of experience with my father's disease (1994-2012)" (only in Spanish). Although we have learned a lot more since that year, I think it can still be useful to most sufferers and family members
This is chapter 17 of a book I published in 2015, "A Different Way of Looking at Parkinson's. Almost 20 years of experience with my father's disease (1994-2012)" (only in Spanish). Although we have learned a lot more since that year, I think it can still be useful to most sufferers and family members
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Coffee and Parkinson's disease. The incredible effects of this drink.
When taken together with
levodopa
, coffee is able to potentiate and prolong its effects (Ferre 2001, Kartzinel 1976). - antagonist of adenosine, a substance that reduces the release of dopamine.
When taken together with
levodopa
, coffee is able to potentiate and prolong its effects (Ferre 2001, Kartzinel 1976). - antagonist of adenosine, a substance that reduces the release of dopamine.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Vitamin C in the world of Parkinson´s
It seems particularly effective in dyskinesias induced by
levodopa
. VITAMIN E.
It seems particularly effective in dyskinesias induced by
levodopa
. VITAMIN E.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Doing better without Carbidopa/Levodopa...??
My husbands Sinemet was slowly increased to 1200 mg per day since his Dx 3 yrs. ago. He was a mess with this high dose. He was falling asleep mid sentence. He had no motivation to do anything. . It did not improve his main symptoms (balance issues, low voice, stiffness, shuffling and feeling “stuck”
My husbands Sinemet was slowly increased to 1200 mg per day since his Dx 3 yrs. ago. He was a mess with this high dose. He was falling asleep mid sentence. He had no motivation to do anything. . It did not improve his main symptoms (balance issues, low voice, stiffness, shuffling and feeling “stuck”
Purple0163
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Is Parkinson's disease a lifestyle disease? 1. Parkinsonian lifestyle (higher risk).
Since all the patients were taking
levodopa
and were regular red meat eaters, it is possible that much of the improvement in mobility was due to the fact that the meat removed from the diet no longer hindered the drug from reaching the brain.
Since all the patients were taking
levodopa
and were regular red meat eaters, it is possible that much of the improvement in mobility was due to the fact that the meat removed from the diet no longer hindered the drug from reaching the brain.
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
The more homocysteine, the worse the Parkinson's?
Parkinson's patients have high homocysteine and those taking
levodopa
even higher (Mattson 2003, Obeid 2007). Some authors claim that a high level is largely responsible for the current progression of the disease (Yasui 2000, Muller 2001).
Parkinson's patients have high homocysteine and those taking
levodopa
even higher (Mattson 2003, Obeid 2007). Some authors claim that a high level is largely responsible for the current progression of the disease (Yasui 2000, Muller 2001).
parkinsonshereandnow
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
Self-help with nutritional supplements for RLS
I have RLS for about twelve years. I have started with a few restex. It worked great but I read about the augmentation. So I decided to find a better way for me. I startet with homeopathy (zincum valerianicum). It worked for a half year. Then I found CES brain stimulation. this worked also for a half
I have RLS for about twelve years. I have started with a few restex. It worked great but I read about the augmentation. So I decided to find a better way for me. I startet with homeopathy (zincum valerianicum). It worked for a half year. Then I found CES brain stimulation. this worked also for a half
phineas_007
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Avoid levodopa phobia
- Earlier use of
levodopa
does NOT mean earlier dyskinesia and wearing off. - Some of the risk depends on how long you have had PD, NOT how long you have taken
levodopa
. (his emphases). - Taking
levodopa
may slow down disease progression.
- Earlier use of
levodopa
does NOT mean earlier dyskinesia and wearing off. - Some of the risk depends on how long you have had PD, NOT how long you have taken
levodopa
. (his emphases). - Taking
levodopa
may slow down disease progression.
Cagey84
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 years ago
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