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.
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.
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
Neurologist order Sinemet 1 tab, 3 x day. My husband took this for 3 weeks with no change. Doc now wants him to take 2 tabs then increase to 3 tabs to make sure it doesn't work. Has anyone experienced this, did it help diagnose PD, and what were the side effects?
Thank you
Patricia
yes. i take it 3 times a day plussome BP Meds...and other meds from the VA.
keep in motion,walk, exercise just dont sit there.😃
keep smilin
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's 2 years ago and I am trying to research as much as I can on ways of slowing the progression of the condition down and giving him the best quality of life as possible. I've read some people have been able to overcome the condition and hope the same for my father.
Through my research I've discovered that spine and neck alignment may play a vital part in blockages to the brain. Unfortunately we don't have any qualified NCR chiropractor here in Australia… read more
My husband reminds me to keep m y head up and not tilt it down and when walking and the therapist have tried to do this also when I idd my big lou therapy y about a year ago
This does not sound right but everyone is different. I would get a seccond opinion.
Erinanne! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hi Bess
Thanks for the info. I will look into it as soon as I am able. Hope you had a great day today. Spent most of the day with my daughter and then we hung out watching shows we both liked.… read more
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
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, I’d say you are doing just as best as anyone can or be expected to. You’ve chosen the best path to follow.
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