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Parkinson's wife
My husband was diagnosed about 4 years ago though I suspect Parkinsons was developing long before that. Main problem - neither Sinemet or Madopar has any effect on bradykinesia or tremor (let alone the non motor symptoms)and increasing medication e.g. Neupro patch = rotigotine dopamine agonist only
My husband was diagnosed about 4 years ago though I suspect Parkinsons was developing long before that. Main problem - neither Sinemet or Madopar has any effect on bradykinesia or tremor (let alone the non motor symptoms)and increasing medication e.g. Neupro patch = rotigotine dopamine agonist only
veronicacoath
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Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
Food and "off" times
Hi Everyone! Recently I've had frustrating issues with eating a meal followed by "off" times of a few hours. I know about keeping proteins away from sinemet as they compete for the same receptors in the gut. I can time my dose of sinemet (a generic, 25/100, 3 x day) an hour before eating a meal, feeling
Hi Everyone! Recently I've had frustrating issues with eating a meal followed by "off" times of a few hours. I know about keeping proteins away from sinemet as they compete for the same receptors in the gut. I can time my dose of sinemet (a generic, 25/100, 3 x day) an hour before eating a meal, feeling
PDFree
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Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
Practical suggestions for PWP.....Hedge against medication scarcity.
With the increasing prospect of medication scarcity as most of our meds in the U.S. and elsewhere are manufactured predominantly in China and India, we should all take measures to protect ourselves. I always reorder my meds on time even if i still have some remaining. I save the rest. At times i
With the increasing prospect of medication scarcity as most of our meds in the U.S. and elsewhere are manufactured predominantly in China and India, we should all take measures to protect ourselves. I always reorder my meds on time even if i still have some remaining. I save the rest. At times i
beehive23
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
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Sinemet? Too much or not enough?
I’ve been on sinemet for 14 years and my average dose has been 1, sometimes 1 1/2 pills every 3 to 4 hours. I’m on no other medication, just the sinemet. I do use other things though like supplements and cbc and I stick to a strict diet and exercise plan, all geared towards the Parkinson’s and so far
I’ve been on sinemet for 14 years and my average dose has been 1, sometimes 1 1/2 pills every 3 to 4 hours. I’m on no other medication, just the sinemet. I do use other things though like supplements and cbc and I stick to a strict diet and exercise plan, all geared towards the Parkinson’s and so far
Mimi828
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Checking in
Hello, everyone. After about 2 year break decided to check in on this platform. My dad is 88 now and has had Parkinson's for about 9 years. I was doing a lot of research when he got sick to find a magic cure/help for his condition. Started with Mucuna, which never helped with tremors, and B vitamin therapy
Hello, everyone. After about 2 year break decided to check in on this platform. My dad is 88 now and has had Parkinson's for about 9 years. I was doing a lot of research when he got sick to find a magic cure/help for his condition. Started with Mucuna, which never helped with tremors, and B vitamin therapy
texasL
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Fava Beans for Parkinson's?
This is a very good post that discusses the use of Fava Beans as a source of Levodopa and as a natural addition or adjunct to Sinemet. https://www.scienzavegetariana.it/nutrizione/favabeans.html
This is a very good post that discusses the use of Fava Beans as a source of Levodopa and as a natural addition or adjunct to Sinemet. https://www.scienzavegetariana.it/nutrizione/favabeans.html
pdpatient
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
UPDATE: Dad's Surgery on Broken Ankle Bone and Resulting PSYCHOSIS. QUESTION: How do you deal with Episodes of Hallucinations & Delusions?
Update- ON OUR FATHER WHO RECENTLY BROKE HIS ANKLE WHILE GARDENING, AND THEN UNDERWENT A SUDDEN, UNPLANNED SURGERY ON THE ANKLE , ONLY TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE ONSET OF PSYCHOSIS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER: BRIEF HISTORY: My dad is 78yo and was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2010 but likely has had PD close
Update- ON OUR FATHER WHO RECENTLY BROKE HIS ANKLE WHILE GARDENING, AND THEN UNDERWENT A SUDDEN, UNPLANNED SURGERY ON THE ANKLE , ONLY TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE ONSET OF PSYCHOSIS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER: BRIEF HISTORY: My dad is 78yo and was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2010 but likely has had PD close
rsacdoolittle
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Are there common side-effects to Rytary withdrawal?
I've been on Rytary for 2 years. Before that I had been on Sinemet for 4 years. I quit taking Rytary about a month ago. My only side effect seems to be insomnia. Maybe insomnia is the wrong word. Eventually I get tired and can sleep for a few hours. But I doubt it adds up to 8 hours over
I've been on Rytary for 2 years. Before that I had been on Sinemet for 4 years. I quit taking Rytary about a month ago. My only side effect seems to be insomnia. Maybe insomnia is the wrong word. Eventually I get tired and can sleep for a few hours. But I doubt it adds up to 8 hours over
kaypeeoh
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
C/L dosage
Has anyone experienced Sinemet overdosing causing muscle spasms/cramping?
Has anyone experienced Sinemet overdosing causing muscle spasms/cramping?
Javafran
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Emotional toll
I just 'celebrated' my third anniversary of being officially diagnosed with PD. My wife has been super supportive this entire time by sharing any information she finds, she comes with me to all my medical visits and asks plenty of questions of the doctors. I only recently started taking sinemet (I
I just 'celebrated' my third anniversary of being officially diagnosed with PD. My wife has been super supportive this entire time by sharing any information she finds, she comes with me to all my medical visits and asks plenty of questions of the doctors. I only recently started taking sinemet (I
Fatherof5
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Has anybody found a way to reduce dyskinesia without Amantadine?
For many years, sinemet worked fine for me, but now I'm one of those people who gets dyskinesia from it. I've tried different combinations of amantadine and GoCovri (extended release). but it doesn't have much effect. So I take as little Sinemet as I can get away with. First dose at noon. There are
For many years, sinemet worked fine for me, but now I'm one of those people who gets dyskinesia from it. I've tried different combinations of amantadine and GoCovri (extended release). but it doesn't have much effect. So I take as little Sinemet as I can get away with. First dose at noon. There are
craigwharris
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Cure Parkinson's
7 months ago
Auditory hallucinations
Hello, My mum was diagnosed in Feb 21 with Parkinson’s. She has recently been experiencing distressing crashing sounds (usually when she wakes, but not always). I appreciate this is probably Parkinson’s related, and would like to hear from anyone else suffering a similar experience. She has been on
Hello, My mum was diagnosed in Feb 21 with Parkinson’s. She has recently been experiencing distressing crashing sounds (usually when she wakes, but not always). I appreciate this is probably Parkinson’s related, and would like to hear from anyone else suffering a similar experience. She has been on
NJCOL
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Neurologist recommendation
Hello My husband has recently been diagnosed and has started on Sinemet but it is not helping his terrible leg spasms. I am looking for a recommendation for a neurologist at one of the London hospitals if anyone can help as I know that he will have to wait months to see a neurologist in Surrey where
Hello My husband has recently been diagnosed and has started on Sinemet but it is not helping his terrible leg spasms. I am looking for a recommendation for a neurologist at one of the London hospitals if anyone can help as I know that he will have to wait months to see a neurologist in Surrey where
markland
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
madopar vs sinemet
hi everyone! I’m planning to switch from sinemet 125 mg (levodopa carbidopa combination) immediate release to madopar Controlled release 125 mg (levodopa benserazide). Based on your experience, do you think it’s safe n is a good idea?
hi everyone! I’m planning to switch from sinemet 125 mg (levodopa carbidopa combination) immediate release to madopar Controlled release 125 mg (levodopa benserazide). Based on your experience, do you think it’s safe n is a good idea?
Divii
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
"Off periods"
My only symptom was lack of convergence. That means my eyes can't focus on one thing. The eyes send two images to the brain. It may have been my earliest symptom. Late in races I'd begin to see the trail in front of me and also bushes or weeds to the left of the trail. When it was bothersome
My only symptom was lack of convergence. That means my eyes can't focus on one thing. The eyes send two images to the brain. It may have been my earliest symptom. Late in races I'd begin to see the trail in front of me and also bushes or weeds to the left of the trail. When it was bothersome
kaypeeoh
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Does anyone know what the HIGH DOSE in high dose thiamine means?
I have been following the medications course, not the vitamin/naturaremedy one for five years Suddenly, for no real reason I wondered if HDT might do even better than Sinemet for my slightly-worsening forward/backward balance problems. I have been on two and a half 25/100 three times a day for 3-
I have been following the medications course, not the vitamin/naturaremedy one for five years Suddenly, for no real reason I wondered if HDT might do even better than Sinemet for my slightly-worsening forward/backward balance problems. I have been on two and a half 25/100 three times a day for 3-
HugoRipanykhazov
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Sinemet not working.
I was diagnosed in 2021 and have been taking this and doing well. I'm up to 1 1/2 tabs(25-100) 5 x a day. In the last few weeks, I get b anxious, lightheaded and weak about 15 minutes after taking my meds. It completely shuts me down . I'm waiting on my neurologist for directions. One was to switch
I was diagnosed in 2021 and have been taking this and doing well. I'm up to 1 1/2 tabs(25-100) 5 x a day. In the last few weeks, I get b anxious, lightheaded and weak about 15 minutes after taking my meds. It completely shuts me down . I'm waiting on my neurologist for directions. One was to switch
Gigi_12
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Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Just diagnosed
Hello My husband has just been diagnosed with Parkinsons after lots of other ongoing health problems. He is 74 and his health has been deteriorating for the last 7 years. I did suspect Parkinsons in the beginning but he has had so many other issues that it has been difficult to diagnose and got lost
Hello My husband has just been diagnosed with Parkinsons after lots of other ongoing health problems. He is 74 and his health has been deteriorating for the last 7 years. I did suspect Parkinsons in the beginning but he has had so many other issues that it has been difficult to diagnose and got lost
markland
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Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
When does Opicapone work?
Hi! For those who are taking Opicapone, how many days it needs for it to start to work? I started 2 nights ago at 11pm after 400 mg di Sinemet during the day, but it is like to eat a candy: nothing happens 🫥
Hi! For those who are taking Opicapone, how many days it needs for it to start to work? I started 2 nights ago at 11pm after 400 mg di Sinemet during the day, but it is like to eat a candy: nothing happens 🫥
michelagvolpe
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Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
Grief or PD?
I was diagnosed with PD in 2018 at the age of 49. My neurologist prescribed Sinemet (2 pills 3x a day). My symptoms were well-managed and most people wouldn't have a clue that I have PD. The dexterity in my right hand and slow movement were my symptoms. Fast forward to May 2021. My wife was diagnosed
I was diagnosed with PD in 2018 at the age of 49. My neurologist prescribed Sinemet (2 pills 3x a day). My symptoms were well-managed and most people wouldn't have a clue that I have PD. The dexterity in my right hand and slow movement were my symptoms. Fast forward to May 2021. My wife was diagnosed
al315
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Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
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