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Has Anyone Heard Of The New Breakthrough Regarding Calcium And Parkinsons?

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Tampa, FL

Just heard it on the news that scientists discover that excessive calcium levels in the brain are behind Parkinsons condition and that calcium blockers could treat the disorder. Just wondering if anyone out there knows anything regarding this. Just heard it on the news yesterday. Bean

February 27, 2018
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have been on a Calcium Channel Blocker for years and different doses and I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in March 2016. So that is my experience. But, I can only speak for myself.

February 27, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I did not hear it. But you need calcium for your bones. I would be afraid your bones would start breaking.

February 27, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What effect would taking calcium blockers have on someone with Osterporosis ?

February 27, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

How to take a calcium channel blocker for over 20 years it didn't help with my Parkinson's

March 13, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No I have not heard of that will check into that. How are you doing? It is 7:15 am here in Georgia just took my first Carbidopa /Lev medication getting ready to read my Bible.

March 10, 2018

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