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Have You Tried Lions Mane?
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I tried it before but not on a consistent schedule.

https://draxe.com/nutrition/lions-mane-mushroom/

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband takes one pill every morning....our daughter bought them for him, don't know if it's helping but I make sure he takes it every day 🤞

I'm Fine But I Can't Figure Out How To Do Anything On Here.
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Hi @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member thanks for your question. We encourage you to look thru our FAQ Center to help answer any specific questions navigating the MyParkinsonsTeam. https://myhealthteams.freshdread more

Any Recommendations For A Nutrition,Diet & Health App For Android?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

Looking to make adjustments to my diet based on nutritional content. Need an App that will list a breakdown so I can identify deficiencies and/or excesses, as well as select the foods that I like to make adjustments with.

- I also plan to take supplements, so if I can enter those into the calculations, that would be great
- It would also synchronize with their website providing better interaction with the data and nutritional information.
- Bar code scanning capability for easier input.
-… read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I know this is off topic, l found something to drink with my meds and doesn't upset my stomach. Vanilla almond milk.

Has Anyone Had Success Without Issues Using A Feeding Tube Long Term?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

Seems like bad infections and hospital stays are common? Are there other options?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband was on a stomach feeding tube for 6 months. It wasn't related to Parkinson's. He was in an accident. It worked for him. The tube was removed when he could eat food by mouth. There are… read more

What Diet Plan Works Best With PD?
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I try to eat that mostly

Boost
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Can we take boot with our pills

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Do you mean Boost, the nutritional supplement/drink? If there is protein in it (probably yes) then it will interfere with your meds, making them less effective. It is better to wait a while between… read more

Has Anyone Felt An Increase In Their Desire For Sweets? Is It Because Of PD Or Medications Or Maybe Just Age?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
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I love my sweetsafter eating I may be full but I have to have dessert 🍨

I Take Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa) Three Times Per Day WITH A Meal.
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Recently I have read about NOT taking sinemet with meals. The only restriction I have been doing is minimizing red meats. That's the only restriction my PA gave me. Everyone agree?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Caridopa/Levadopa-set time schedule daily and no food 1 hour before and after-noticed improvement

Is Anyone Seeing A Psychologist Or Psychiatrist To Talk To Regarding How You Feel And Is It Helping
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Yes indeed I have being seen a psychologist for 21 years now and I am thankful for her everyday it doesn't mean a world of good and I don't know what I would do without her I would recommend anybody… read more

Anyone Tried Mucuna Puriens??
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Anyone tried Mucuna Pruriens ? What were your thoughts and impressions of it as a substitute for carbidopa/levodopa? Any information you can share would be useful!

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks Elizabeth for asking this question and thanks MikeL for your thoughtful response. I found the following article on the NIH website provided.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC39...read more