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Using B1 therapy
He is thinking of trying
levodopa
as soon as we can see a new doctor, although our appointment is not until late January. I am worried that all the benefits of B1 are being lost in the meantime, so he is going to try one-quarter tablet once or twice a week, and we’ll see what happens.
He is thinking of trying
levodopa
as soon as we can see a new doctor, although our appointment is not until late January. I am worried that all the benefits of B1 are being lost in the meantime, so he is going to try one-quarter tablet once or twice a week, and we’ll see what happens.
Parkwarrior
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Tremors are still there
I started 4 weeks ago with 25/100 Carbidopa-
Levodopa
, 3 pills a day. I am taking them every 8 hours without side effects. I am disappointed that my right hand tremors (main motor problem) are still constantly there. They have never disappeared .
I started 4 weeks ago with 25/100 Carbidopa-
Levodopa
, 3 pills a day. I am taking them every 8 hours without side effects. I am disappointed that my right hand tremors (main motor problem) are still constantly there. They have never disappeared .
Patitou
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
Levodopa end-of-dose dystonia successfully treated by neuromuscular taping: A case report
Most of us experience this havoc and its very cumbersome and disturbing. While searching on the topic I came across this article and found it worth sharing. Neuromuscular taping (NMT) is a physical therapy technique where an elastic drug free tape is applied without tension in order to lift the skin
Most of us experience this havoc and its very cumbersome and disturbing. While searching on the topic I came across this article and found it worth sharing. Neuromuscular taping (NMT) is a physical therapy technique where an elastic drug free tape is applied without tension in order to lift the skin
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
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Is Rytary really working better than Carbidopa/Levodopa?
I started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
25/100, 3x a day and then went up to 4x a day. Primary troubling symptom is peripheral neuropathy and toe curling which causes balance issues and painful walking.
I started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
25/100, 3x a day and then went up to 4x a day. Primary troubling symptom is peripheral neuropathy and toe curling which causes balance issues and painful walking.
Gallowglass
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Repost with more info: peripheral neuropathy
It's more noticeable in the afternoon and evening, and follows the curve of response to carbidopa-
levodopa
throughout the day. Best in the morning, worse mid afternoon, and late evening. It's more pronounced on my left side, as are my motor symptoms. When I'm ON, I don't notice it.
It's more noticeable in the afternoon and evening, and follows the curve of response to carbidopa-
levodopa
throughout the day. Best in the morning, worse mid afternoon, and late evening. It's more pronounced on my left side, as are my motor symptoms. When I'm ON, I don't notice it.
rebtar
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 months ago
Be Aware To Beware.....FYI
For example, iron supplements may decrease the absorption of
levodopa
and these medications should be spaced as far as possible.
For example, iron supplements may decrease the absorption of
levodopa
and these medications should be spaced as far as possible.
beehive23
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Intermittent RLS: why carbidopa/levodopa????
Can anyone enlighten me as to why the Mayo Clinic suggests carbidopa/
levodopa
(sinemet) as prn therapy as opposed to ropinorole/pramipexole? I used to have persistent RLS (managed with ropinorole) which thankfully stopped after I stopped my SSRI.
Can anyone enlighten me as to why the Mayo Clinic suggests carbidopa/
levodopa
(sinemet) as prn therapy as opposed to ropinorole/pramipexole? I used to have persistent RLS (managed with ropinorole) which thankfully stopped after I stopped my SSRI.
Petru
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 month ago
Total newbie to PD
I’ve been given
levodopa
to ease symptoms but also to help confirm the diagnosis. There is lots online about fancy modern research into more definitive testing and I wondered if these would be routinely available on the NHS anytime?
I’ve been given
levodopa
to ease symptoms but also to help confirm the diagnosis. There is lots online about fancy modern research into more definitive testing and I wondered if these would be routinely available on the NHS anytime?
J0nstandard
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 months ago
When it is correct to take vitamin b1
Non prendo ancora la terapia con
levodopa
. Può essere utile lo stesso a contenere i sintomi della malattia? Grazie a chi mi risponde..
Non prendo ancora la terapia con
levodopa
. Può essere utile lo stesso a contenere i sintomi della malattia? Grazie a chi mi risponde..
SereAve
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 months ago
update on hubby
Hubby was feeling very bad earlier in the year from what turned out to be overdosing of
levodopa
when they changed him to the ER madopar.
Hubby was feeling very bad earlier in the year from what turned out to be overdosing of
levodopa
when they changed him to the ER madopar.
LAJ12345
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Medication Wearing Off
My meds 1.5
levodopa
3 times a day, 8 am noon 4pm Recently they kick in 50 min, 2 hours on. The last hour is wear off... I freeze, rigid, slow during this time. I get frozen usually sitting during this period and can only get relief from walking.
My meds 1.5
levodopa
3 times a day, 8 am noon 4pm Recently they kick in 50 min, 2 hours on. The last hour is wear off... I freeze, rigid, slow during this time. I get frozen usually sitting during this period and can only get relief from walking.
Auro1
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Excel spreadsheet that tracks a levodopa dose?
Someone had shared an interactive spreadsheet they created that allowed a user to input doses of
levodopa
to see peak dose, wearing off, etc. I've been searching with keywords but can't find it. Can anyone give me a link? It was posted last year, I believe.
Someone had shared an interactive spreadsheet they created that allowed a user to input doses of
levodopa
to see peak dose, wearing off, etc. I've been searching with keywords but can't find it. Can anyone give me a link? It was posted last year, I believe.
1LittleWillow
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Finger tapping
Problems with the left little finger (tremor left dominant) indicates
levodopa
deficiency, the ring finger, middle finger and index finger the degree of urgency and amount. This measurement method helps me greatly in determining the timing and amount of C/L doses.
Problems with the left little finger (tremor left dominant) indicates
levodopa
deficiency, the ring finger, middle finger and index finger the degree of urgency and amount. This measurement method helps me greatly in determining the timing and amount of C/L doses.
Esperanto
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
CDP choline and dyskinesia
I have read about expected improvements in symptoms of slowness and stiffness as well as more efficient use of
Levodopa
. But I have not read that dyskinesia will improve until
Levodopa
is reduced. My dyskinesia is associated with peak dose.
I have read about expected improvements in symptoms of slowness and stiffness as well as more efficient use of
Levodopa
. But I have not read that dyskinesia will improve until
Levodopa
is reduced. My dyskinesia is associated with peak dose.
BeedieBird
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
Guidance for RLS
I did take Carbidopa-
Levodopa
for several months, which eased my RLS significantly, but now it's back in full force and the Carbidopa-Lev. doesn't work anymore. I've written more about my RLS journey in my bio profile if you want to read it. I'm looking for any advice anyone can give me.
I did take Carbidopa-
Levodopa
for several months, which eased my RLS significantly, but now it's back in full force and the Carbidopa-Lev. doesn't work anymore. I've written more about my RLS journey in my bio profile if you want to read it. I'm looking for any advice anyone can give me.
PinkTLC
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
how to improve balance
I don't take
levodopa
but my balance is poor. How can I increase my balance? I'm already doing lrolrioceptive exercises every day but I haven't had satisfactory results yet. I look forward to your advice, thank you!
I don't take
levodopa
but my balance is poor. How can I increase my balance? I'm already doing lrolrioceptive exercises every day but I haven't had satisfactory results yet. I look forward to your advice, thank you!
SereAve
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 months ago
skin test biopsy used with Parkinson’s diagnosis
In February 2023 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, because I did not receive bond continually to the
levodopa
carbidopa, we are now exploring the diagnosis of Atypical. Parkinson’s with MSA. I have had a dat scan, blood test to determine if I have a substance that attacks muscles??
In February 2023 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, because I did not receive bond continually to the
levodopa
carbidopa, we are now exploring the diagnosis of Atypical. Parkinson’s with MSA. I have had a dat scan, blood test to determine if I have a substance that attacks muscles??
Doneanddone
in
Neuro Support
11 months ago
L-Theanine (not to be confused with Theanine B1)
Does anybody have any experience of supplementing with L-Theanine, (or drinking Green Tea, which contains L-Theanine) to help with sleep or any symptoms of Parkinsons? This video piqued by interest as it indicates that L-Theanine reduces the excitatory signals of Glutamate in the brain. https://www.youtube.com
Does anybody have any experience of supplementing with L-Theanine, (or drinking Green Tea, which contains L-Theanine) to help with sleep or any symptoms of Parkinsons? This video piqued by interest as it indicates that L-Theanine reduces the excitatory signals of Glutamate in the brain. https://www.youtube.com
Mezmerric
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 months ago
Trying out L-dopa supplement
While much of my ADHD symptoms are improved by my medication (atomoxetine), I know that I still struggle. I've been listening to the Huberman Lab podcast for a couple of years now, and Dr. Huberman talks about various supplements. Some of the supplements that he has talked about are supposed to help
While much of my ADHD symptoms are improved by my medication (atomoxetine), I know that I still struggle. I've been listening to the Huberman Lab podcast for a couple of years now, and Dr. Huberman talks about various supplements. Some of the supplements that he has talked about are supposed to help
STEM_Dad
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 months ago
UPDATE: Dad's Surgery on Broken Ankle Bone and Resulting PSYCHOSIS. QUESTION: How do you deal with Episodes of Hallucinations & Delusions?
Here is what seems to work best: Dad takes some form of dopamine every 2 hours basically, a smaller dose of SINEMET ALTERNATING WITH A SMALLER DOSE OF ZANDOPA (Mucuna Pruriens, the Velvet Bean, a natural form of dopamine, that is kind of like taking
Levodopa
without the Carbidopa, as I understand it
Here is what seems to work best: Dad takes some form of dopamine every 2 hours basically, a smaller dose of SINEMET ALTERNATING WITH A SMALLER DOSE OF ZANDOPA (Mucuna Pruriens, the Velvet Bean, a natural form of dopamine, that is kind of like taking
Levodopa
without the Carbidopa, as I understand it
rsacdoolittle
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
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