I have been taking 1 1/2"tab(25-100) 5 times a day and doing well. I exercise, mow my yard, shop for short times and attend meetings. I was starting to have weak spells in the afternoon and went to a movement specialist that had me increase to 2 tabs but this made it worse. She had me go back to original dose but am now much worse. Within 15 minutes of taking my dose, I am so lightheaded, weak and anxious that I have to sit down. I am waiting for further instructions from her but am scared to… read more
If your insurance denied you you have the right to appeal. It generally will require your doctor to attest that you are not getting the proper results or having negative effects. Things I learned from having adult onset Epilepsy before I got diagnosed with Parkinson's 😉 I call it 'the training years'. Ugh!!
Does anyone use Mucana with their Sinemet or replace it ?
Thank you. I have been doing that. My family Dr asked for the neuro to call him so will wait and see
The nurse has spoken with him.
Jan I would involve your primary care doctor with your condition. Sometimes it can be a problem with another drug interacting with your other meds. Always keep your PCP involved in your care team. Sometimes we Parkies focus on the Parkinson's challenge to the exclusion of other medical conditions or medications. Wishing you the best.
Thank you