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Have Any Of You Experience Not Wanting To Do Things? My Mind Is All Weird, Never Have Been So Stressed, Can Only Walk 500 Feet Because Of

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Woonsocket, RI

Chronic back pain for 3 years have had ablation twice, mild procedures, 18 plus shots,cortisone, and a operation nothing helps. And carbidopa levodopa makes the tremors worst. and I use to drink 6 to 8 beers a night and felt 80% better, dr told me not to drink because of the carbidopa levodopa, he must have stocks. I am 74 and except for not drinking for the last 6 months I alwaysdrank beer since I was 17,never been drunk.whats your thoughts should I quit the carbidopa levodopa and have my bèers… read more

October 15
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It's important to follow your doctor's advice when it comes to medication and alcohol consumption, especially with Parkinson's disease. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]: This is considered the most effective treatment for motor symptoms of Show Full Answer

It's important to follow your doctor's advice when it comes to medication and alcohol consumption, especially with Parkinson's disease. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]: This is considered the most effective treatment for motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, it can have side effects like nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and more.
- Alcohol and Medication: Drinking alcohol while on [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] can interfere with the medication's effectiveness and may worsen side effects.
- Withdrawal: Stopping [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication.

Given your chronic back pain and history with alcohol, it's crucial to discuss all your symptoms and concerns with your healthcare provider to find the best treatment plan for you.

October 15

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