Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Levodopa
Posts
Communities
1,452 public posts
Filter results
Which therapy helped you the most?
Dopaminergic agents: These drugs, including Sinemet -- a combination of
levodopa
and carbidopa -- increase the level of dopamine in the brain and may improve leg sensations in RLS. However, they may cause a worsening of symptoms for some people after daily use.
Dopaminergic agents: These drugs, including Sinemet -- a combination of
levodopa
and carbidopa -- increase the level of dopamine in the brain and may improve leg sensations in RLS. However, they may cause a worsening of symptoms for some people after daily use.
Hgaguk89
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
B1 - a little confused
I'm a bit confused as to how B1 works with
levodopa
and in general. The general wellbeing you feel at the start of taking dose is very misleading when it is followed by worsening of the condition. I'm assuming that when the wellness continues you have successfully found the right dosage.
I'm a bit confused as to how B1 works with
levodopa
and in general. The general wellbeing you feel at the start of taking dose is very misleading when it is followed by worsening of the condition. I'm assuming that when the wellness continues you have successfully found the right dosage.
Crystal04
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
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?
This may be a stupid question but Is the
levodopa
in sinement any different then the
levodopa
in mucuna? one synthetic vs one natural?
pdslayer
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
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.
"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.
jimcaster
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
WHAT ABOUT OTHER B VITAMINS
I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking
Levodopa
.
I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking
Levodopa
.
KLDA
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Carbidopa levodopa dosage
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.
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.
Cindrew
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 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
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 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.
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.
Kia17
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Decision Time
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.
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
in
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
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Stalevo (levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone) not working well
Im a17 yrs PD patient. Lately Stalevo is taking over an hour or 2 to work, sometimes never. Many times wake up with a pain of like twisted muscles, also feel back upper muscles moving at night during sleep time.
Im a17 yrs PD patient. Lately Stalevo is taking over an hour or 2 to work, sometimes never. Many times wake up with a pain of like twisted muscles, also feel back upper muscles moving at night during sleep time.
kiko1580
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 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
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Parkinson’s Treatment and B12 Deficiency
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2018/11/30/24-hour-
levodopa
-carbidopa-intestinal-gel-eased-parkinsons-dyskinesia/?amp
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2018/11/30/24-hour-
levodopa
-carbidopa-intestinal-gel-eased-parkinsons-dyskinesia/?amp
fbirder
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Iron supplements and levadopa.
"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 thyroid."
"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 thyroid."
Madlegs1
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
Acupuncture plus Levodopa/Benz recommended: this study
https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1862-acupuncture-provides-parkinson-s-disease-relief?fbclid=IwAR3pSEISyCvd3iDcJc9ShQvfQxH1c_5M9-lRTD1uAXMbMZdnJufJ1suwaIM
https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1862-acupuncture-provides-parkinson-s-disease-relief?fbclid=IwAR3pSEISyCvd3iDcJc9ShQvfQxH1c_5M9-lRTD1uAXMbMZdnJufJ1suwaIM
MylovedhasPd
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Thiamine dosage
Daily I take 9MG Ropinirole, 6 x 100/25
levodopa
/carbidopa and 1 Rasagiline. My problem is dyskinesia, sometimes pretty bad.I am seriously considering DBS but would like to try Thiamine first. Any suggestions on dosage to start with? Thanks.
Daily I take 9MG Ropinirole, 6 x 100/25
levodopa
/carbidopa and 1 Rasagiline. My problem is dyskinesia, sometimes pretty bad.I am seriously considering DBS but would like to try Thiamine first. Any suggestions on dosage to start with? Thanks.
Gailsnail
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 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
in
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
in
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
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Increasing Levodopa too quickly?
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 existing doses.
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 existing doses.
heidle
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
1
...
47
48
49
...
73
Next page
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Cure Parkinson's
1286 results
Restless Legs Syndrome
75 results
PSP Association
51 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest