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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.
I have been blessed with both ET and PD. I'm looking for something that can aid me with both action tremors and at rest tremors. My doctor tells me that there are no medications that work for both. She is reluctant to add more medications because my vital signs are already too low.
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David, I have both as well. I am 69 and was diagnosed 16 months ago. I take my Parkinson meds but still tremor quite a lot. This started for me probably in my early to mid 30s and was never diagnosed… read more
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.
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
Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
My paternal grandfather had PD.
no, my PARKINSONS is from exposure to Agent Orange. I was a Medic in Vietnam. I've had both hips replaced, pacemaker , and Parkinsons, due to exposure to AO.
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
U are doing the right thing. Ur doctor can help
I was with my Dad this weekend, and told him that I've been noticing some cramping in my right foot. It's been going on for the past 3 or 4 months at least, and I have also had some mild cramping elsewhere all over my body, but the foot is persistent. Dad said that this was his first symptom and that I should have it checked out. He was diagnosed at 60, but I'm only 32 and understandably a little shaken at the prospect. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised, since Dad and I are so similar in… read more
My grandson notices my lips 👄 was trembling in 2019. Didn’t see a Doctor until 2020 because of COVD
How did your neurologist differentiate between the 2? I know this isn't an entirely Parkinson's question, but I would like to know if anyone else has been told it might be MSA.
Alan, I reached the point of thinking I just couldn’t go on intil I took the big program and the physical therapist mad the call then I was sent bu to my neurologist who had gone over every symptom I… read more
