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You can try NADH.  It's new and a completely natural supplement, and
a study has found that it relieves Parkinson's symptoms.
It's now being used to treat Parkinson's.  Taking l-dopa (Sinemet)
with deprenyl is not recommended and has been found to decrease life
expectancy.

In misc.health.alternative Herbert Donaldson <HerbertDonaldson@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
: 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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