Apokyn Injectable -about To Start On It. Anyone Use This Drug?
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?
Be careful with thc i had a bad experience with thc gummies and then got Covid and had hallucinations. It’s not legal in Tennessee and now my doctor’s drug testing me! What is up with that?!
In 3 Mos.my Husbands Neurologist Went From Saying He Was First Steps Of PD To Dementia. This Is In Form Of A Question?
This does not sound right but everyone is different. I would get a seccond opinion.
Can Anyone Enlighten Me On The Term Parkinsons Plus Please?
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
STAGE IV Parkinson's- HELP -severe Wheezing And Trouble Breathing. What Helps With This?
chest x rays are clear; gasping and wheezing. have an albuterol nebulizer that helps some--any body else have this or know what helps? Thanks feeling desperate
We found that after 4 years the carbidopa-levodopa meds were causing a lot of difficult symptoms. We scaled back on that and found a balance but it got rid of the long bouts of gasping for air and… read more
Hi What Cough Medicine Can I Take That Wont Conflict With My Meds.
coughing with some congestion. this is in addition to usual parkinson's related cough
Low doses of DXM are beneficial for PD. Higher doses (like the ones found in cough syrup) are detrimental. Neurologist =1 PR = 0
The Lemon Tea and Whiskey sound like the best alternative.
Any One Who Is Taking Levidopa ER..... Can You Tell Me How/when You Take It I Am A Little Confused About This Thanks
I take the Extended-Release carbidopa. Levodopa 3 times a day (6am or upon waking up if it is later than 6am,, 2pm and 8pm) I take regular C/L twice a day, but I chew it since they no longer make the… read more
I Suffer From Severe Wear Offs Every 2 Hours.
Does anyone here go through this? Im at my wits end and so is my wife. Feels like i am going to die everytime.
Im at the point where I cant breathe, cant move, in pain and extremely nervous. This lasts until the next dose kicks in whenever it decides to that is.
I take ER C/L, but then take a regular C/L in between doses and I chew that one so that it gets into my system faster, since the dissolvable one is no longer available. It starts working within 10… read more
Can Parkinson's Be Fatal?
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
You’re in my prayers Melissa. My Covid was double pneumonia with a side of strep throat but once over it in 5 days and got it again even with the many exposures I had. But then I have only had the flu… read more
How To Speed Up The Absorption Period Of Levadopa After Food
benefit is is quick absorption
How Many Out There Have Parkinsonism? Do You Know The Difference Between Parkinsonism And Parkinson's?
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