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Does Anyone Use Nutritional Plant-protein Drinks For 27 Grams Of Protein To Supplement Your Nutrition? Does It Effect Your Dopamine On Time?
When it comes to Parkinson's disease, protein intake can affect the effectiveness of [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], a common medication used to manage symptoms. Here are… read more
I Have Been The Carnivore Diet For At Least 6 Months. Dual Purpose: To Lose Weight And To Determine If The Diet Will Cure My Parkinsons
does anyone have any experience with the diet to offer an opinion. Some things have gotten better; at times my balance and ability to catch myself before i fall (balance and reflexes). other things have remained the same;
I am also battling with weight gain. My primary doctor told me high protein and low carbohydrates. My weight stayed the same. Everything I read about a Parkinsons diet says fruits and vegetables… read more
How Do You Deal With Reoccurring Constipation?
Mix a clear high protein liquid with Jello and canned fruit. My home health care provider, I, and my nutritionist discovered this by accident. I had been to the ER 5 times in 5 years with blocked… read more
What Dietary Supplements Are Good For Parkinson Disease?
I will be 64 next month and have just been diagnosed with Parkinson, I have very minimal symptoms and am on carbidopa/levodopa.
I've started to exercise on a daily basis, walking 5 miles minimum.
I want to change my diet and habits to do everything possible to slow the progression.
Could I get suggestions as to diet, nutritional supplements and other lifestyle changes.
Here are some dietary supplements that may be beneficial for Parkinson's disease:
- Vitamin D: Essential for calcium absorption and bone health. People with Parkinson's have an increased risk for… read more
Food-what Do U Eat?
i eat a lot of protein, chicken, eggs, cheese that all easily pop in mic. oven. are there any filling, heavy foods that are easily shopped for as someone else shops for me.
I usually start my day with oatmeal, with blueberries, walnuts, raisins and banana. with a shot of honey
How Long On Average Does It Take To Get From Stage 1 To Stage 3?
Is High Blood Pressure Associated With Parkinsons?
High blood pressure can be associated with Parkinson's disease, particularly in those taking MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors). It's important to monitor blood pressure if you're on these… read more
I Take Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa) Three Times Per Day WITH A Meal.
Recently I have read about NOT taking sinemet with meals. The only restriction I have been doing is minimizing red meats. That's the only restriction my PA gave me. Everyone agree?
Caridopa/Levadopa-set time schedule daily and no food 1 hour before and after-noticed improvement
Does Alcohol Affect Your Partner With Parkinson’s? What Strategies Do You Use? Thank You
My wife gets eager to start an argument.
Alcohol can affect someone with Parkinson’s by intensifying the side effects of many Parkinson’s drugs, including dizziness and drowsiness. Both caffeine and alcohol encourage dehydration and low… read more
As The Day Goes On Why Are My Symptoms Worse? Meds Stay The Same,
It happens to me too. One thing that has helped, which I just started doing 2 weeks ago is strick adherence to my medication schedule. I was getting sloppy with my schedule and found that once I made… read more
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