Pointers for Using Parkinson's Medications Effectively

A.B.

3 months ago

The amount of details in which drug does what for me.

Emily M.

7 months ago

Hello anonymous, Thank you very much for your comment. If you would like to learn more about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, please visit this page: ( http://www.caring.com/articles/10-signs-of-parkinsons-disease ). Take care -- Emily | Community Manager

Hello,the Veteran Adminstration has said that I have Parkinson's. Well let me first describe my symptoms: my speach is slurred and soft, my balance is off, and my hand writting is gone. Those are my symptoms.

Emily M.

10 months ago

Hi CG Kotter, Thank you very much for your comment. Unfortunately, we are unable to give specific advice on medications to our members. We suggest that you contact his/her doctor right away regarding his/her medical issue. Thanks! Emily | Community Manager

CG Kotter

10 months ago

Carbadopa levadopa, 1/2 of 25/100 5 times per day at 3 hr intervals requip, .5 mg 5 times per day at 3 hr intervals azilect, 1.5 mgs 1per day in early AM Tasmar, 100 mg 1 per day in early AM 10 plus years PD patient Has developed trembling around 7 PM in evening. Has been smooth Any suggestions as to what drug to change or eliminate? Care giver Kotter

BHP

11 months ago

Actually about 1 year ago I observed that my husband was taking too much time sorting his pills at then I noticed that he seemed confused. At that point I started sorting his medication and we keep a typed medication schedule on our kitchen counter and in both of our cars. In addition, we always have a current schedule to take to any and all of his doctors. He has thanked me many times for taking over that particular problem. He never asked for help!

Donna Melend­ez

11 months ago

I have been in Early Stage Parkinson's for several years; I've had my throat [vocal cords] examined and then went thru 3 months of speech therapy to loosen them from stiffnes; it was very helpful. I still have trouble swallowing water and often it gets into the esophagus causing coughing. I find a STRAW is very helpful and just PAYING ATTENTION when swallowing pills and drinking water. Donna