It is basically Amantadine. Amantadine only impacts Dyskinesia a bit. GOCOVRI will likely only be a minor improvement. Best way to reduce Dyskinesia is by reducing daily doses of Levodopa....
Has anyone tried the things in this youtube site or ordered the book? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZeVZ0Iv1VAaVtBZhEQTgA...
Try magnesium capsules I had to go gluten free and dairy free last year, and eventually started waking in the middle of night with calf muscle cramps. From my searching it seemed to be due to low...
Update: I really seem to be collecting just about every symptom that I knew about and ones that I didn't know about. Now have Myoclonus (sleep) jolts/jerks frequently enough Now have constant ringing...
hi, Gluten-free might be the key, as some wit PD might be affected by wheat, rye, and barley. I went gluten free 3 months ago. For these 3 months, extreme improvements in:...
In addition to my medication, I've experimented with vitamins. Here are the current vitamins that I take. If any of you have suggestions, please feel free to add to list. Gingko Biloba capsules...
When my Levodopa dose increased, Dyskinesia increased from minor annoyance to bothersome. And soon I experienced toe curling (Dystonia). To try to reduce Dyskinesia, I took less med doses and if I...
BEWARE signs that u are over medicated! I was over-drugged for 2 years 2 years ago I needed just a tweak but instead I went from - Levodopa/Cabidop 100/25 --> 3 a day -- that's 300/day up to -...
If you are new to Parkinson's, and are taking Levodopa, I want you to consider very strongly the advice that I am about to give. If you have been prescribed to take: Levodopa/Cabidop 100/25, 3 pills...
Hi, My posts from the beginning have been about my honest assessment of where I am at physically, intellectually, and emotionally at the timeframe when I post. Like a journal. I don't know anyone...
Update: 2014 - Aug to 2015 May - over past year my symptons increased - meds wear off faster - was asked if drunk twice due to manner i walked when meds low - noise and co-worker walking by or...
Hi, I'm thinking more in terms of a big jolt of stress or adrenaline and it's potential for possibly shifting Parkinson's symptoms a little quicker. It is so hard to measure something like that. Just...
In the article in the following link: http://www.dopadoc.com/2011/06/10/discover-how-stress-affects-parkinsons/ the author writes: 2. Despite the scarcity of proof, chronic stress can’t be good for...
Just a note: I accepted a move only to find my boss was moved too at last moment. So, I've let uppermanagement know my condition... as protection from people like my team leader. And gone completely...
Honestly, if I reach the point where I cannot control my tremors well, I don't think people will be attracted to the idea of hanging out with me as much. I still can control my tremors well but must...
I should note that there are more things that occurred where I was mistreated. I highlighted only some. They were ongoing. All occurred after announcing my condition to my boss....
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in November 2010. I’m still in early stage, though it could and should have been diagnosed many years earlier. I still take: - 1.0 mg Azilect – onedaily - 100/25...
We all have an opportunity to comment on Robin Williams & Parkinsons on internet. There are still news and blogs out there on Robin Williams and his Parkinsons. I have commented in numerous,...
Yes, Michael J. Fox is a good example of determination. He is doing a lot of good. His situation is different. I must function in an office, 9 to 5. He does not have to. Parkinson's affects all wage...
For exercise: --------------- - treadmill with 2.5 lbs wrist weights. Easy jog, focusing on swinging arms. Yes I have to concentrate harder on my left. Same weight a fast walk on treadmill, sometimes...
I forgot to mention. I do deal with fatigue and have for some time. I'm normally tired, real tired, or really really tired. I've gotten so used to it that I forgot to mention that. No real update on...
TruthGenesis here. Been a while since I came to this site. Forgot my password and actually closed the email account where I could retrieve, a while ago. So now I am TruthGenesis2 Looks like my last...