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?
benefit is is quick absorption
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
Pharmaceutical information I have read suggests to me that this medication might not be beneficial
Actually Harry, MS is an autoimmune disorder and Huntingtons may or may or may not eventually be considered under the parkinsonism umbrella but to my knowledge that has not yet happened. Parkinsonism… read more
Thanks for your comments
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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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
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 don't understand the question. I have to take a combination of meds to fight my PD insomnia, but now I sleep like a rock. Also, my one visit sleep doctor told me to keep my bedroom a little cooler… read more