Update- As mentioned on previous post, I had a DatScan last week. The doctor called and told me that there is NO deficiency of dopamine on my brain on the report. This is very good news....
Lizzy4451: I meant the doctor has not 'ruled out'. Not me. Initial diagnosis two years ago was “Masked” face and one arm not moving enough while walking. Sporadic movements of my left index...
I saw him in December. Will not see again until April. Will have a DatScan this coming Friday. Sent him an update of what was going on. Not ruled out the condition yet. I am very active. Average 5...
I have been on Carbidopa-levodopa a little more than 2 years. No visible symptoms. Nothing.I took a vacation to the beach and forgot the medicine at my hotel(in the city). No medicine for 3 days....
Nohelpforme : So sad to hear that this drug cause you so many problems. I wonder why if doctors know of all these 'side effects' why do they keep prescribing it. I know that drugs work different...
Geno63: I am glad you're getting great results with Azilect. Good to know that we have other options. I have been on Sinemet only(3 times a day) and have absolutely no symptoms. Sometimes I even take...
Paniccu: No idea about the neck pain(side effect). I am 59 and has been taking the drug for over a year. Thanks God I have not experienced anything....
Lizzy: Good to be in this forum. Keeps you educated in many ways. I have been on Sinemet for about 14 months. At the time of diagnosis the only 'symptoms' were that I was walking slow and a 'face...
Lizzy: Thanks for your prompt response. Yes, I know you're not a medical prof. Was just asking for your opinion. I will ask my doctor next time that I see him(Aug.) why I was put right away on...
Lizzy: Paniccu says that "The doc had said that Sinemet stops working eventually, so he would save it for when symptoms get worse." You mentioned also that, you are on something else. I know that...
Forgot to mention that Simenet only costs me $120 a year. Don't know how much my insurance covers but I only pay $10 a month. Thanks...
Hello paniccu: I have been on Simenet(25/100) for about 14 months now. Have not experienced any side effects at all. No sleepiness either. But, things can work differently for others....
Emeric: Are you referring to this: Xicepta Sciences, Inc., a biotech company in Belmont, CA, launches a molecular medical food, Agitan X, for Parkinson's disease that produces 80% improvement on all...
New53: Daily exercise helps a lot. Has been working for me. I was diagnosed over a year now. Not showing any symptoms....
30Plus: I was diagnosed a year ago. I don't have any symptoms(sometimes wonder if I really have it). Anyhow, going back to your post, I think he is being irrational. Does not have any idea what is he...
Hello Llew: I was diagnosed about 1 year ago(58 yo). Initially my wife was the only one that I told, of course. She then told my younger daughter. I have two more children, a brother and a sister...
Hello Bella: Hope things are going well for you and mom. I do read all your posts. But, I don't have anything to add. Was recently diagnosed with PD and thanks God I do not have any symptoms and only...
TruthGenesis2: My best wishes to you. In your initial post you asked "How long can you likely function as a programmer?" And..it is probably a question that nobody will be able to answer. But, I look...
SorrelHorse:Sorry to hear you're going thru all these problems. At the beginning of your post you say "after 16 years he's doing very well" then, later you mentioned all the problems with the...
Thanks to all for your responses. I must be at a very early phase or slow progression. Don't have any symptoms now. Been on carvidopa for about 5 weeks. Before that were also very minimal....
Thanks for your response. Based on your experience, how long will this medicine keep me away from any visible symptons(i.e.tremors)? Meaning, can you go for months or years doing fine taking this...
Hello:I am 58yo. My neurologist told me I have parkinsonism(about a month ago). He came to that conclusion because I was walking slow, not moving my right hand and not much of a facial expression. Is...