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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.
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
Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
U are doing the right thing. Ur doctor can help
One neurologist says I have Parkinson's and put me on Sinemet. Another neurologist from the same office says that I don't have it and thinks my neck, lower back and anxiety are what is causing problem's with my shaking and my walking. So he will be taking me off the Sinemet gradually to see if he can tell what my problem really is. I've also had other tests. My question is once I'm off the meds will I know whether I have the Parkinson's or not? If my symptoms stay the same and don't get… read more
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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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This does not sound right but everyone is different. I would get a seccond opinion.
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
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.
Hello team. Have you ever stopped to think about how long a dopamine cell lives? I found several explanations but none of them were what I wanted to hear. Have any of you out there done any research on the dopamine life span? Let's all do a little project together. Let's see what all we can find on the life of dopamine. Because if it's only three minutes what good does it do to try to put or replace dopamine in your system? I think here may lie the subject matter for a cure for Parkinson's. See… read more
It's complicated. First there are at least two types of dopamine "cell"..."makers" and "receptors". You could be deficient in both, or only one.
Of course if your makers are fine, then it's a more… read more
