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Aug 14 2008
Q:I know there is some debate about whether to use a dopamine agonist or levodopa(Sinemet) first when treating someone with PD. Why would someone use a dopamine agonist instead of Sinemet? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this style of therapy compared to using Sinemet first and then a dopamine agonist? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Please provide list of drugs used with PD! Also provide drugs being used in research and best sites for new research breakthroughs!!Show Answer
(CA)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Have there been any studies conducted concerning long term damage (mental/physical)caused as a result of medications being completely stopped for a 24-48 hour period in an advanced stage patient?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am thinking of getting a sauna for my father who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. I have read that there is research stating that saunas might be helpful for treatment in early Parkinson's - is this true? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father has Parkinson's. He is having a hard time dealing with the tremors. He says that his whole body is shaking inside. He is starting to take more pills during the day than he is supposed to. He is to take 6-7 and he is taking 9-10. Sometimes every two hours. I've told him that he is harming his body but he doesn't listen. What exactly is he doing to himself? (JC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 84 year old father has had pd for ten years. He has been on the same dose of carb/levo 50/200 3 times a day, paxil 20 mil a day. He started having hallucinations 2 weeks ago. Very vivid of small animals and little people, he has macular degeneration, could this be the problem and not the medicines? I will add these hallucinations began in the hospital although he was not on narcotics after a 12 week stay from a dislocated shoulder leading to aspiration in surgery. Could this be a result of the trauma? He is otherwise mentally alert as he was before. Thank you so much for any suggestions. (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:After years of taking medicines for Parkinson's, if the drugs were stopped, what could happen? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband is taking Selegiline and Requip for his Parkinsons disease. What can he take to help with cold symptoms?Show Answer
(JB)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have stomach pains when taking the Sinemet. I wear the patch along with this medicine because it's not strong enough by itself. I have talked to my doctor about this but he just says there is nothing that can be done. What can I do to continue to receive this medication without stomach pain?Show Answer
(anonymous)
