My sister is about to start Apokyn which is a rescue drug that is injected( like diabetes’ injectable with small thin needle that doesn’t hurt). It supposed to kick in within 10-20 minutes and last about an hour while other carbidopa-levodopa kicks in ( takes about an hour for that). Anyone have experience with this drug?
I have never heard of these drugs. I will stick to THC it alot more natural.
My husband was diagnosed in December at age 69. He has been going to the gym -- mostly walking on the treadmill and using the rowing machine. I'm wondering if there are specific exercises he should be doing and if a trainer would help. Thank you and warm wishes for your journey.
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chest x rays are clear; gasping and wheezing. have an albuterol nebulizer that helps some--any body else have this or know what helps? Thanks feeling desperate
My Primary care prescribed Spiriva Respimat 1.25MCG. INH SPR. 2 puffs daily. I also use VENTOLIN. HFA. 90MCG Inhaler for shortness of breath and wheezing. I also use a CPap and keep a canned supply… read more
This does not sound right but everyone is different. I would get a seccond opinion.
My husband was told by one doctor that it was Parkinsonism from a bad fall. He is treated the same as Parkinson's. It is very hard to find information that separates the difference of the two.
I get tired of hearing people say that you don't die from Parkinson's. Instead you die from losing your balance and falling. You die from choking because you no longer can swallow. You die from sepsis or multiple system failure.
Following that logic can you say that someone didn't die from COVID? Instead they died from sepsis, pneumonia or many other related illnesses?
From my point of view, I recognize that many people with Parkinson's can live many years after their diagnosis. Albeit with… read more
you are a brave brave soul
This is what I found . The timing of protein intake during levodopa administration is crucial. While some individuals may not experience issues with protein intake affecting medication absorption, for… read more
coughing with some congestion. this is in addition to usual parkinson's related cough
Low doses of DXM are beneficial for PD. Higher doses (like the ones found in cough syrup) are detrimental. Neurologist =1 PR = 0
The Lemon Tea and Whiskey sound like the best alternative.
Neurologist order Sinemet 1 tab, 3 x day. My husband took this for 3 weeks with no change. Doc now wants him to take 2 tabs then increase to 3 tabs to make sure it doesn't work. Has anyone experienced this, did it help diagnose PD, and what were the side effects?
Thank you
Patricia
yes. i take it 3 times a day plussome BP Meds...and other meds from the VA.
keep in motion,walk, exercise just dont sit there.😃
keep smilin
I take the Extended-Release carbidopa. Levodopa 3 times a day (6am or upon waking up if it is later than 6am,, 2pm and 8pm) I take regular C/L twice a day, but I chew it since they no longer make the… read more