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Posted 4/5/2008 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
This is all new to me, any suggestions from anyone on the best route to take? I tried Azilect and it made my blood pressure so low that I would black out. Ditto Co-enzime Q. Muscle spasm (cramps) and anxiety seem to be the most debilitating symptoms at this point.
Posted 4/5/2008 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Kaedn,There is no best route to take as we all react differently to any given med,and PD symptoms vary greatly amoung individuals.Anxiety is found in many PD patients.In my case getting enough sleep,and exercising seem to help.In extreme cases your neurologist may rcommend medication.Keeping calcium ,and potassium levels up may help with muscle cramping.For this I eat oranges,and Bannanas.There is a thread on muscle cramps you may want to review.Wish you the best.Welcome to Healing well.Ed
Posted 4/5/2008 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for any and all input, I'm still trying to adjust to the diagnosis, it helps to know others have tread this ground already.
Posted 4/24/2008 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
 

Cogentin should be fisrt thing thry try.  It is given to effective in butt.

joann

 

Posted 4/24/2008 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
the use of any medication is a decision made between Dr.,and patient.All PD patients are different,and drug decisions are based on individual medical symptoms Along with many other medical factors.Although this post violates HealingWell's rule on giving medical advice I have not deleted it because I believe the poster is trying to be helpfull.Relating your experience with a given drug is not giving medical advice.recommending one is.Ed
Posted 4/25/2008 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
Have you thought about stem cell therapy? they have had great results with PD
Posted 4/28/2008 5:40 AM (GMT 0)
kaedn,

I'm glad you found this site. You said you were 'new' to this ... so I am assuming you are newly diagnosed.

 

How young are you? Is your doc a neurologist or a movement disorder specialist? I assume you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

 

Assuming all that (doc is a neuro and you've been dx with pd) ... your treatment may vary based on age and your progression at the time of dx. As stated, everyone's PD symptoms are unique and treatment plan is unique. The most important part is that you are aware of your symptoms and educate yourself in treatment alternatives - I commend you for being here for those reasons.

 

The most commonly prescribed category of meds for newly-dx folks are the dopamine agonists - primarily Mirapex and Requip. There are other meds that can supplement those as time progresses.

 

I'm also a strong proponent for exercise. I've participated in a boxing-based exercise program for people with Parkinson's for a year and a half. I'm a believer in the benefits of rigorous exercise for pwp.

 

Hope this helps!

Posted 4/28/2008 5:43 AM (GMT 0)
New Times,

I consider myself to be fairly educated on stem cell research. Your comment is very general. I am curious to learn more about the specifics.

 

lizzy4451

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