Francesco You can enter yur email if you like although it is nt recommended.It iis not hard too find someone who speaksEither Italian or Spanish; .as. programs that convert English into other...
Bella,I amcurrently taking .25/200stalevo 6x along with .75 Mirapex 6x.and 2 adavan.5 2x.I can not go mre than 4 hrs with my stalevo or Mirapex without what seem to be withdrawal symptoms such as...
spirited I hope you are seeing a neurologist. Your reasoning seems correct. In my experience sinemet is a better indicator of Parkinsons. If Sinemet is effective for relief of your symtoms, it is a...
I wonder how much abnormal behavior is a result of Parkinson disease?.I am not defending Mirapex but we do need to consider what effect other pd drugs have on obsessive behavior.Last but not least Do...
Mirapex is often given along with levodopa . in order to stimulate the dopamine receptors Mirapex is used.i have often wondered if various addictions are not just another symptom of PD.Ed...
Frank,How could a neurologist know how long an individual is going to live with pdFor that matter who does know how long they will live?If we did we could all plan better.Eat drink,and be merry for...
ElTorito,I have been taking sinemet for at least13 years most of the time as stalevo.It allows me to be active,and relatively symptom free most of the day.Bear in mind that each individual is...
ElTorito, Has sinemet,carbo/levo helped to control your symptoms?If it does chances are you have parkinson's. a month should be plenty of time for you to tell.Wish you the best.Ed...
Dan With CL i get about 2+ hrs of on time.With Stalevo I get another hr of on time.Ed...
Dan,I have been on stalevo since it was first introduced 10 or so years ago.Before that I was on sinemet,and mirapexfor about 5 yrs.Yes I have been on one form or another of C-L for 15 years.Without...
Green1,You cannot diagnose pd.Unless you are a neurologist,and then a misdiagnosis is not uncommon.Making it difficult to dx is the fact that different symptoms are often found in different...
Yes many have this problem.It is often blamed on meds.You just started Azilect,which may cause your problem.Asthe nervous system gets more accustomed to this new drug perhaps the incidents of seeing...
go to the top of the page find the bar where you log offgo to the right,and click on search .this will take you to many comments on toe curling.My toes also on left foot curl.What helps me is a toe...
cj204, sorry to hear about your father.The nursing home should be giving his meds as the Dr.ordered.If they aren't contact him. I'm taking stalevo,and Mirapex,without them I would be bed...
welcome to lizzy a new Parkinson's moderator,and a long time member of Healing well,Glad you are with us.Ed...
Beadle bid, Does the stiffness,and pain in the lower legs occur mainly in the mornings?If you do a fair bit of walking the day prior to the morning pain Does the pain,and stiffness diminish or cease?...
Contact the dept. of neurology and internal med at the u of heidelberg Germany,and request a copy of the research paper entitled Assessment of plasma lactoferrin in parkinson's...
PD results as a responseto low dopamine levels .one major effect is upon the contraction of muscles thru out the entire body.Although symptoms of PD vary from individual to individual;a universal...
definitely not,Let him/her dx ,and treat.Wish you the best. Ed...
USA, You need to see a movement specialist.this is a specialized neurologist who would be best abled to give you a dx.Wish you the best.Ps let us know how you make out.Ed...
bnanna1, You need to let your neuroligist know what is going on with you.Be carefull with potassium too much can be toxic.Wish you the best Ed...
I have hypotension along with pd.My neurologist claims that pd is the cause.water will help raise bp.,and is more effective if taken with a couple of salteens.Wish your husband the best,Ed...
RenoGA I have experienced breathing problems .This seems to happen in the evening as my meds wear off.PD affects your muscles,and muscles are involved in inhaling through rib and diaphragm...
Thank you for your positive outlook.People need to vent,and this is a terrible diseaase .Having said this I agree with chcowinity 110%.The sun is shinning on my corner of the earth,and the birds are...
Take your wife or significant other with you,and if your meds mask your symptoms of pd hold off on taking them until after the hearing.Wish you the best.Ed...
waterloo I'll tell you what works for me most of the time in reducing,and eliminating my symptoms. mirapex .75+stalevo 5x . I also take sinemet cr25 at bed time,and first thing am. When taking...
Eternal,You fear levodopa,and its irreversable effects.What about the irreversable effects of pd.During my 15 odd years with pd I"ve had quite a few different neuros poke at me,and have heard thier...
Eternal,It might be time for you to try sinemet.It can be taken with requip or mirapex.I take stalevo a combo drug which contains sinemet,and entacapone.I find that this drug acts longer then sinemet...
Yes you should definitely see a movement disorder specialist.Some of your symptoms such as twitching,legproblems sleep problems are found in pd patients,and tremor is not found in all cases of pd.As...
Teacher,Ask your mom's neurologist about the use of sinemet c.r.(controled release).For some it is quite effective.Wish you the best Ed...
Manisha,I'd sent all we get here in new hampshire if I could.Generally my snow blower becomes my motorized walker. Happy holidays to all.Wish you all the best.Please stay in touch.Ed...
Eternal,Sounds like you have the right attitiude.Depression is a fact of life with pd,and can become a bigger problem then pd.Keep up the fight,and wish you the best.Ed...
eternal;If you have any questions or concerns along your journey with pd we ca be reached here.Hi Lizzy hope all is going well with you.I've just started my new adventure.Bike riding.I'm approaching...
Eternal, A DX of pd is not the end of the world.Gather as much info as you can about this disease as you should know thy enemy.If you haven't seen a movement specialist you should do so.This is a...
Hello, With those symptoms you definitely need to see a movement disorder specialist.No one on this forum is qualified to diagnose neurological disorders.I wish you the best.Stay in touch ,and let us...
T.Y. Lanie.Solves that problem ,and the knowledge flows on.Ed...
Icurbman I left the post as long as I dared;hoping all that wanted to saw it.It is a violation of rule 8.Thank you for posting it.Can't make exceptions,and I'm only the enforcer.Ed...
I get shortness of breath occasionally,and it seems to coincide with stress.I do deep breathing exercises,and they seem to help with stress as well as shortness of breath.Wish you the best.Ed...
Anxiety may be the cause of shortness of breath,and this could be helped with an anti axiety med.Talk to your neurologist.Wish you the best.Ed...
What meds are you on?Do you have a neurologist?Ed...
Sorry to hear about your mom.Sending thoughts,and prayers your way for you your mom,and family.Ed...
i've been on levodopa for 12 years,and it is still very effective for me.i take it along with mirapex.Wish you the best .Ed...
Empty nest,Sorry I missed your post,and question.With social security disability (SSDI)you will go on medicare 2 years after your entitlement date.With SSI you will be eligible for medicaide...
Lizzy,tks for the info.If anyone here has any experience with the patch let us know your thoughts.Ed...
You missed out on just one pill?This might cause minor withdrawal symptoms but should not cause major problems .What dosage of sinemet are you taking and how often do you take it.Put an urgent call...
Because people with pd don't blink as they should the eyes tend to dry out and blured vision is a result.Try artificial tears.Ed...
I have a minor problem with minor dysinesia in my jaw.Annoying but not disabling.I worked for 7 or 8 years on sinemet before retiring. The first few years I could work without it.The last 4-5 years I...
Can't generalize or speak for others,and all react differently to any given med.Having said that I will say that I have been on sinemet(stalevo),and mirapex for at least 12 years,and they both allow...
sadiebessie, Perhaps the visual disturbances are caused by the lack of eyelid blinking.This is a common problem associated with pd that causes the eyes to dry out.posiblly artifial tears will...
Thanks Bear.Ed...