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Pre DBS musings... making the blind eye see
That was pre carbodopa-
levodopa
days. Many of them were farmers and ranchers that were not the kind of people that lay down and surrender. I personally knew none of them that beat PD despite their valiant efforts to do so.
That was pre carbodopa-
levodopa
days. Many of them were farmers and ranchers that were not the kind of people that lay down and surrender. I personally knew none of them that beat PD despite their valiant efforts to do so.
etterus
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Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Understanding Suicide and Parkinson's Disease
A person newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is typically prescribed medication that falls under one of three main classes:
levodopa
(to help supplement the dopamine that is lost), MAO-B inhibitors (which keep dopamine from breaking down), or dopamine agonists (drugs that mimic the action of dopamine
A person newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is typically prescribed medication that falls under one of three main classes:
levodopa
(to help supplement the dopamine that is lost), MAO-B inhibitors (which keep dopamine from breaking down), or dopamine agonists (drugs that mimic the action of dopamine
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
New information on sinemet
Expert practitioners who reported in this database utilized
levodopa
more than any other drug-- including dopamine agonists, and they used
levodopa
more (not less) as disease durations increased.
Expert practitioners who reported in this database utilized
levodopa
more than any other drug-- including dopamine agonists, and they used
levodopa
more (not less) as disease durations increased.
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Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
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Parkinson's Guidelines
Specific topics covered in part one of this two-part program include: Parkinson's symptoms Diagnosing Parkinson's disease Progression of Parkinson's disease Medications -
Levodopa
Drugs for motor fluctuations About the Expert: Dr.
Specific topics covered in part one of this two-part program include: Parkinson's symptoms Diagnosing Parkinson's disease Progression of Parkinson's disease Medications -
Levodopa
Drugs for motor fluctuations About the Expert: Dr.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Pineapple , Watermelon,Sweet potatoes,asparagus, mushrooms etc, Can reduce L-Dopa absorption time,enhance ON time,slow PD progression !!
Experience of my friend one among us : I had two glasses of pineapple juice ( rich in Mannitol ) 20 minutes after taking my PD medication Syndopa CR125 ( L-dopa / C-dopa tabs), and the result was very good. My medication absorption time reduced from one and a half hrs to 50 minutes, and the effective
Experience of my friend one among us : I had two glasses of pineapple juice ( rich in Mannitol ) 20 minutes after taking my PD medication Syndopa CR125 ( L-dopa / C-dopa tabs), and the result was very good. My medication absorption time reduced from one and a half hrs to 50 minutes, and the effective
Ramuu
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Recognizing the Progression of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
As your symptoms begin affecting your functioning, the Parkinson's medication Sinemet or Parcopa [carbidopa and
levodopa
]) is usually able to significantly and effectively reduce symptoms for one to five years — longer in about 25 percent of patients. 3. Waning medication response.
As your symptoms begin affecting your functioning, the Parkinson's medication Sinemet or Parcopa [carbidopa and
levodopa
]) is usually able to significantly and effectively reduce symptoms for one to five years — longer in about 25 percent of patients. 3. Waning medication response.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
15years taking Ibuprofen, Parkinson's has plateaued!
I was prescribed Beta blockers only for a couple of years, then a small
levodopa
- MADOPAR 125mg once a day. This intake is now 8 x 125mg together with Entacapone plus Pramipexole. Around 1993, I used to have lots of friends who drank quite a lot of alcohol. So I used to suffer hangovers.
I was prescribed Beta blockers only for a couple of years, then a small
levodopa
- MADOPAR 125mg once a day. This intake is now 8 x 125mg together with Entacapone plus Pramipexole. Around 1993, I used to have lots of friends who drank quite a lot of alcohol. So I used to suffer hangovers.
rob26387
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Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Hi , has anyone experienced dyskinesia's while on stalevo or levodopa in general ?:)been on levadopa for a year now .
I'm almost sure I am having these daily in my foot and is making my symptoms worse then they should do ! Not sure if stalevo is really working for me but been told not too stop them because of neuroleptic malignant syndrome .can you have dyskinesia after a year on l dopa . thanks folks:)
I'm almost sure I am having these daily in my foot and is making my symptoms worse then they should do ! Not sure if stalevo is really working for me but been told not too stop them because of neuroleptic malignant syndrome .can you have dyskinesia after a year on l dopa . thanks folks:)
CheekyChops1973
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PSP Association
10 years ago
I feel levadopa is not working for me and making me worse. If I ask to come off it will I have to go into hospital?. I have probable cbd.
Hi everybody . I have heard from a lot of you that levadopa has not worked for you and I feel this is happening to me . I have had nearly 24 hours off it today and my mood has been lighter with less spasms and pain . I just feel this drug puts my brain into a fog and I can't organise my thoughts etc.
Hi everybody . I have heard from a lot of you that levadopa has not worked for you and I feel this is happening to me . I have had nearly 24 hours off it today and my mood has been lighter with less spasms and pain . I just feel this drug puts my brain into a fog and I can't organise my thoughts etc.
CheekyChops1973
in
PSP Association
10 years ago
What do MAO-b Inhibitors do for us that no other type of Pd medication can do?
MAO-b inhibitors help to increase the available dopamine in the brain, without having to take
levodopa
, which the brain converts into dopamine.
Levodopa
medications can cause serious side effects, which can, later on, be worse that the Pd.
MAO-b inhibitors help to increase the available dopamine in the brain, without having to take
levodopa
, which the brain converts into dopamine.
Levodopa
medications can cause serious side effects, which can, later on, be worse that the Pd.
JohnPepper
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Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Is exercise really the answer?
Neurologists appear to be more inclined to prescribe
levodopa
medication than MAO-b inhibitors, of which eldepryl is one. However, for the first two years, after diagnosis, my condition appeared to still be getting worse.
Neurologists appear to be more inclined to prescribe
levodopa
medication than MAO-b inhibitors, of which eldepryl is one. However, for the first two years, after diagnosis, my condition appeared to still be getting worse.
JohnPepper
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
I'm struggling for some time feeling most uncomfortable condition after I take the medicine viz. Syncapone 150 -(this is the combination
of Carbidopa,
Levodopa
and Entacapone tablets). For a while I can't make out which is going on in my brain. Even I can't understand. I get scared! My Neurologist could not give satisfactory explanation. I continue to suffer.
of Carbidopa,
Levodopa
and Entacapone tablets). For a while I can't make out which is going on in my brain. Even I can't understand. I get scared! My Neurologist could not give satisfactory explanation. I continue to suffer.
cgamin
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
fantastic article on Vegan diet & Parkinson's
Treating Parkinson’s Disease With Diet Plant-based diets in general and certain plant foods in particular may be used to successfully treat Parkinson’s disease in part by boosting L-DOPA levels. March 4, 2013 | Volume 12 FavoriteAdd to My Playlist 269 Topics Supplementary Info Sources Cited Acknowledgements
Treating Parkinson’s Disease With Diet Plant-based diets in general and certain plant foods in particular may be used to successfully treat Parkinson’s disease in part by boosting L-DOPA levels. March 4, 2013 | Volume 12 FavoriteAdd to My Playlist 269 Topics Supplementary Info Sources Cited Acknowledgements
VTmom
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
First Post (hello Everybody)
My GP treated me with
levodopa
which caused such bad side effects that I had to stop. I was then prescribed Cymbalta, (even worse side effects) and amytriplene which was the same effect as Cymbalta. Recently symptoms have developed around those above and now follow this pattern.
My GP treated me with
levodopa
which caused such bad side effects that I had to stop. I was then prescribed Cymbalta, (even worse side effects) and amytriplene which was the same effect as Cymbalta. Recently symptoms have developed around those above and now follow this pattern.
Jovian
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
10 years ago
protein/levodopa question
Many PDers find that protein interferes with
levodopa
absorption. Can any members comment on which proteins interfere most, and which interfere less? My mom has lost a good bit of weight and would really like to eat some protein during the day (she currently only eats it at night).
Many PDers find that protein interferes with
levodopa
absorption. Can any members comment on which proteins interfere most, and which interfere less? My mom has lost a good bit of weight and would really like to eat some protein during the day (she currently only eats it at night).
rainbow676
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Anyone having problems with Madopar? Or more specifically Levodopa in particular?
The problem is what could he prescribe me that doesn't contain
Levodopa
for my tremor? Would appreciate any thoughts on this. Cannot have anything with
Levodopa
in it because of the severe impulsive problems that it causes me.
The problem is what could he prescribe me that doesn't contain
Levodopa
for my tremor? Would appreciate any thoughts on this. Cannot have anything with
Levodopa
in it because of the severe impulsive problems that it causes me.
2Chrissie4
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Inhaler
Has anyone been in the study about the new inhaler for l-dopa, and if so how was it?
Has anyone been in the study about the new inhaler for l-dopa, and if so how was it?
1dkramer
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Flu & Parkinson's - Vitamin D in winter or a Flu jab?
Notably, the pain also intensified after taking
Levodopa
medication and immediately after meals with shooting pains making me want to climb its walls.
Notably, the pain also intensified after taking
Levodopa
medication and immediately after meals with shooting pains making me want to climb its walls.
beauxreflets
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
Anyone have gum + ear pain? Started 2wks after dentist checkup + all okay then. 1 side only. Taking Azilect + Carbidopa/Levodopa. Thanks
bulldogmom
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
One doctor says take pramipexole 3 tablets, twice daily and the other doctor says he doesn't believe in it and take levodopa. Any thoughts?
I've been taking pramipexole for just less then two months and other then a few minor side effects I'm really not sure what's it's done for me. Anyone got on thoughts on these meds. Just wanted a second opinion.
I've been taking pramipexole for just less then two months and other then a few minor side effects I'm really not sure what's it's done for me. Anyone got on thoughts on these meds. Just wanted a second opinion.
Casper3564
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Cure Parkinson's
10 years ago
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