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Parkinson's medication problem

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From: Herbert Donaldson
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 00:00
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I have very early stage Parkinson's Disease.  It primarily impacts on my
ability to walk up inclines or stairs and to get out of a chair.  I am
taking Eldepryl with no problems.  Initially, I took Amantadine for the
symptoms and it relieved my symptoms, but soon lost its effectiveness. I
have now been taking Sinemet for several months.  First I was on a dose
of 10/100 three times a day.  I could not tolerate that at all and felt
constantly nauseous.  Then I went to 50/200, which I have tolerated
better, but I still have problems with it.  (Also briefly tried 25/250,
which was worse.)  I need to take Mylanta and Zantac several times a day
in order to reduce feelings of nausea.  I now take Sinemet once a day
after lunch.  I still have some nausea from it and taking it once a day
is not sufficient for helping the Parkinson's symptoms, but I am
reluctant to take it more often due to a chance of increased nausea. 
Does anybody have any ideas about what I can try?  Another medication to
relieve Parkinson's symptoms?  Another way of taking the Sinemet?  A
different dosage?  I would really appreciate any help with this, since I
am feeling very discouraged.  Thank you.

Herbert Donaldson
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From: Herbert Donaldson <HerbertDonaldson@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Parkinson's medication problem
Date: 1997/03/30
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