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Is It Bad To Have Too Much Protein?
For people with Parkinson’s disease, consuming too much protein can interfere with the effectiveness of certain medications, such as [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]. Here are… read more
Which Foods To Avoid When Living With Parkinsons
Selegiline... Has Anyone Else Used This Drug? How Did You React To It?
Selegiline, also known by its brand names Eldepryl and Zelapar, is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s… read more
Diet Or Metabolic Issues That Cause Or Help With Relieving Symptoms
Here are some dietary and metabolic considerations that can help manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease:
Dietary Considerations
- Balanced Diet: A nutritious diet can help maintain a healthy weight… read more
Has Anyone Heard Of The New Strip To Put Under The Tongue To Control On-off Symptoms?
Supposedly coming out in 2017 is something new for the "on-off" symptoms we experience with PD. Has anyone heard of it? Research is being done by Dr. Robert Hauser of the University of South Florida. The new treatment could provide relief to people who wake up experiencing slowness and stiffness, Anyone interested there is a clinical trial in Tampa at the USF Health Byrd Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Thought this was worth looking into.
no I don't sorry. Bean
Has Anyone Taken Selegiline? Side Effects? Did You Like It?
Selegiline, also known by its brand names Eldepryl and Zelapar, is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s… read more
Additional PD Medication
At what point in a person's life with PD is it correct to add additional medication to the Sinemet? What are the signs to look for. This is such an up and down disease.
Here are some additional medications used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and its symptoms:
Dopaminergic Medications
- [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]: Often the first… read more
Are You Taking Selegiline (Zelapar)? How Is It Going For You?
My neurologist prescribed selegiline (Zelapar) on my latest visit. I have read about side effects (dizziness, nausea, headache), but I feel like people's tales are typically better to understand what to expect than a summary of those side effects. I am hesitating on this since it would be my first medication for Parkinson's. I'm not on levodopa, but taking mucuna pruriens (supplement).
My husband was prescribed that on his second or third visit to his neurologist. He was also taking c/l. It didn't seem to make any difference for him, so given the possible side effects he stopped… read more
Is There Any Food Or Drinks That Is Bad For A PD Patient?
Yes, there are certain foods and drinks that people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) should be cautious about:
- Alcohol: Can intensify side effects of Parkinson’s drugs, including dizziness and… read more
