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Which Foods To Avoid When Living With Parkinsons

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Palm Coast, FL
June 17, 2024
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I was diagnosed with PD in 2017. Now take Rytary. I’m fortunate to have a prescription plan that pays for a 90-day supply with me only having a copay of $25.00.
In the recent past I’ve had many medical tests: Cytology, MRI of abdomen, EGD (webs, ), esophagram, bloodwork quarterly, transthoracic echo, stress test, EMG/NCV, CT of lungs, mammogram, hand and feet xrays, esophageal motility,…
I have been referred to a Low-Residue Diet, Fiber Diet, GERD Diet, and Esophageal Diet. All the fun foods are removed.
Now, I don’t know if any of my medical ailments relate to PD, but the testing has discovered many ailments. My taste is pretty much gone; continuous dry mouth, my interest in food is null. My bloodtest last week shows my protein level 6.3, with 6.5 being the low normal range. Apparently I’m not getting enough.
So, my diet is not fun. But I’m on a multiple choice of different menus/options. Do what makes you comfortable and maintains your health.

June 18, 2024
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When living with Parkinson's, it's important to avoid certain foods to ensure medications work effectively and to manage symptoms:

- High-Protein Foods: If taking [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], avoid high-protein foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, dairy) during the day as they Show Full Answer

When living with Parkinson's, it's important to avoid certain foods to ensure medications work effectively and to manage symptoms:

- High-Protein Foods: If taking [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], avoid high-protein foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, dairy) during the day as they can delay or diminish the medication's effects. Reserve these for dinner.
- Tyramine-Rich Foods: If taking MAOIs (e.g., Azilect, Eldepryl, Zelapar), limit foods high in tyramine (cheese, aged meat, smoked fish, dry sausages, sauerkraut, miso, fermented products) to prevent high blood pressure.

Always consult your doctor before making dietary changes.

June 17, 2024

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