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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.
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
Try CBD. Sold over the counter. Relaxing. Also if I am really anxious lorazepam helps
Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
My husband was diagnosed in December at age 69. He has been going to the gym -- mostly walking on the treadmill and using the rowing machine. I'm wondering if there are specific exercises he should be doing and if a trainer would help. Thank you and warm wishes for your journey.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Thank you for the 🫂 hug and here's a hug 🫂 for you.Have a wonderful day today 😀. Julie Olson 2.
I get tired of hearing people say that you don't die from Parkinson's. Instead you die from losing your balance and falling. You die from choking because you no longer can swallow. You die from sepsis or multiple system failure.
Following that logic can you say that someone didn't die from COVID? Instead they died from sepsis, pneumonia or many other related illnesses?
From my point of view, I recognize that many people with Parkinson's can live many years after their diagnosis. Albeit with… read more
Parkinson can cause you to die but you don't have to
My YOPD testimony for Parkinson’s awareness month
This does not sound right but everyone is different. I would get a seccond opinion.
Parkinsonism is suppose to be worse than just PD. It is more involved with your movement mobility, so they say...
It is known that atypical parkinson does not respond well to Levodopa/carbidopa. .It would be interesting to know other alternative treatments. Please share your experience. Thank you.
Absolutely yes to getting a movement disorder Specialist. Finding the right one though can be difficult but all their training is with Parkinson’s and movement disorders so that’s the way to go… read more
