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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapies (Non-drug treatments)
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Aug 13 2008
Q:My Mother has PD. Her eating habits have changed recently and she has been losing weight. Is there advice which can be provided regarding the types of foods which she should eat relative to PD. She has also been suffering from quite a bit of cramping and intestinal problems. She lives in a nursing home so it is difficult to adjust her diet. Any advice or recommendations you can provide would be most appreciated. (MW)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:My Father has Parkinson's and is taking quite a number of prescribed drugs for the disease. I feel these drugs must be depleting his body of certain nutrients and wanted to know if there were any supplements he should be taking, i.e., Vitamin E, calcium, Vitamin C, minerals, etc? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:I am wanting to find out information on the 7:1 carbohydrate/protein diet suggested for Parkinson's patient to enhance the effectiveness of L-dopa. Can you refer me to a source with information? Thanks.Show Answer
(SR)
Aug 13 2008
Q:My Father has been diagnosed as having PD for the last four years and takes Sinemet. Is there any truth in a story we heard that proteins in some foods can diminish the effects of Sinemet when taken with meals as prescribed? (MO)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:Are there any diet recommendations that are proven to be effective to decrease symptoms? I have heard about a low-protein diet and then read about the high-protein diet being helpful. Please advise. (anonymous)Show Answer
