Quick Links
Resources
About MyParkinsonsTeam
Powered By
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.
Off times becoming an issue for the first time in 10 years. On the highest mg of timed-release retry 3x's per day. Solutions that have worked to ease sudden appearance of off-times/freezing/stiffness? Thanks.
Monique, contact your Neurologist. I assume he/she prescribed the Rytary.
Always ask your doctor first.
Does anyone else take rytary and carvadopa/levadopa at the same time. I was in the ER because the medication reaction and they said it was because I was taking these 2 meds together. Just wondered if anyone else is on that combination?
Starting Rytary tomorrow. Excited and hopeful.
The drug that helps the stomach to digest faster conflicts with PD C/l. Is there another drug that does work?
Thankyou
My husband has been taking Rytary for about a year. It helps with tremors but now I'm not sure if the behavioral issues he's having - suspicious, agitation, disorganized thinking, are a side effect of too much medication, or the advancement of the disease. The dr thinks the latter and wants to prescribe Clozapine (an anti-psychosis drug).
At times he is very difficult to deal with as his thinking and conclusions are totally illogical even if you try to explain. Would appreciate any feedback.
… read more
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
What other meds are available for PD and how are they tolerated.
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
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
Possibly. Not som
eveilevodopa