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I occasionally have nausea but it has been better the longer I’m on the med. my dr suggested I take my med 30-60 min after meals and that has helped. Also have tried motion sickness wrist bands… read more
I am nit sure this medicine is helping my symptoms since side effects seem greater than the benefits
Thank you! Sending hugs!
My hubby’s BP and heart rate can drop very low at times. Doctors say do nothing unless he has symptoms, which he doesn’t. I give him saltine crackers and try to get him to drink lots of water. It… read more
The nausia does come and go. I get it for a couple of days and then it disapear.
Are you taking carbidopa? A lot of people have problems with it. Taking your pills with something bland and not protein, like bread or a banana or crackers, may help make it easier to digest without… read more
It’s caused by laughing for 2 or 3 hours on the phone, Carol.
There seems to be neurological disagreement about this, and presumably the disagreement is addressed in the American Neurological Society's Guidelines for treatment, but you have to be a member to see them.
I’d appreciate any help or opinions on this.
Thank you!
Ropinirole is the only thing that works for my restless legs. I take it 4 x a day. My neuroMD has me taking it by half dose middle if the day. Morning and bedtime I take a full 2mg l
I know when its… read more
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain… read more
What causes Parkinson's
A lot of things can cause Parkinson's. For some people (about 5%) it's genetic. Traumatic Brain Injury can cause PD. So can some medications, like those given for BPD. Chemical exposure can cause it… read more
Finally the leg will move and she can take a few steps.. I believe I know the answer - but is this Parkinson's /?? If you see that i repeated the question please forgive me as I did not say it all the first time.. t ks....
Was she diagnosed with Parkinson's? If she was I would say it's a great possibility. I also have psoriatic arthritis. Sometimes it's hard to tell which is which. Arthritis is associated with the… read more
