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Who Has Been Using Sinemet (carbodopa/levodopa) For More Than Five Years? Dyskinesias? Please Mention Dose And Other Pd Meds.
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I’d like to give you information but all I know about Sinemet is that I start vomiting and cant quit. If he’s doing better that’s a good thing but definitely let his prescribing doctor knows so he… read more

I Have Been Diagnosed With Dystoniai In My Legs Which I Thought Was Restless Legs Anyone Else Has This
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Yup! It's been creeping back up on me - I went back to a calming CD tincture and it makes a huge difference. My neurologist is okay with it. I take it once or twice during the daytime and honestly it… read more

Does Anyone Get Jerks In There Legs?
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Ask your Neurologist!
It may be RLS 'Restless Leg Syndrome'. It can happen to any of us.

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I Have Been Reading That Too Much Levodopa Can Lead To Dyskinesia? Is Dyskenisia The Same As Tremors?
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I was prescribed 25/100 carbidopa/levodopa for my PD tremors. Should I stop taking if tremors are my only symptom?

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That is great bews Evan, thanks for sharing. Hope things stay this way for you forever, sincerely.

I Have Had PD 16 Yrs, Suffer Dyskinesia And Need A Hip Replacement. Is It Advisable?
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The last few years I have suffered much hip pain and I have been on a waiting list for a replacement hip. I was taking 300mg Stalevo total daily, but have reduced to 250 (50mg x 5 Times) + Mirapexin. (1 slow release nightly) in order to reduce severity of dyskinesia. Has reduced dyskinesia but also reduced mobility etc. and still prone to it when under stress. My surgeon witnessed this the day before my hi op was due and is afraid my uncontrolled writhing could put my new hip out and makes… read more

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Linda. Bless you. I won’t complain after reading your message. I am 86 and no hip pain. But I am small, don’t weigh much, have exercised a lot for 20+ yrs and maybe that has helped my hips… read more

Any Good Treatments For Dyskinesia?
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I will never forget it. I lost several weeks of living

My Toes On My Right Foot Want To Curl Down . Is This Dyskinesia Or Dystonia?
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What Is Dyskinesia Like? Read Article...
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I think it's dystonia but I never was very good at geography.

My Dr Put Me On Entacapone 3 Months Ago And I Went Back To See Him And He Took Me Off Because Of Dyskinesias Has Anyone Had This Happen
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All the meds as far as I can tell run the risk of having side effects that are very similar to Parkinson's symptoms. Ropinirole gives me dystonia. It's possible after three months taking it that… read more

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Does anyone else have cramping in your legs and feet at night? I have it every night and it’s frustrating!

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The Dystonia I have in early morning or late afternoon is caused by low dopamine. I use my emergency med, Inbrija. It goes away almost immediately.

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member... Going there as soon as we are done here. **thank you**