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Diet Therapy
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Mar 23 2009
Q:My father is 78 years old and has been diagnosed with PD and Alzheimer's. He was placed in a nursing home a year ago. His appetite had been good until about December of last year. Since then we have experienced a sharp decline. He even says that he wishes he was hungry. He was on Ativan and has been slowly switched to Zyprexa, but I am not seeing an increase in appetite. I believe this is causing dehydration. He can't take anything too strong because it causes him to not rest but just be zoned out. Is there any anti-depressant or PD medicine or Alzheimer's medicine that stimulates appetite? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Could you please let me know the sort of diet a PD patient should follow. Also, my Father (the PD patient) has been losing weight regularly for the last 5 months. Could you please advise on this as well? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was diagnosed with PD last fall and would like to find a doctor that focuses on diet and exercise for treatment rather than just writing me prescriptions. Is this a realistic expectation? (CE)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have lost weight since being diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease though there has been no change in my diet. Why? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:Is there a special diet that people with Parkinson's should adhere to? If so, what types of foods are recommended for a person with Parkinson's to eat? (anonymous)Show Answer
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
