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Here we are at another Parkinson’s day, I will share a little more
about levodopa and its side effects. All the symptoms of Parkinson’s tend to
improve with this drug but it is most effective with treating the slowness of
movement and what goes with that.
In fact, for some the improvement can be dramatic, this I know
personally as before I was medicated, I was in a terrible way. I was unable
shower myself or dress myself, or feed myself, all of which I can now do again
and more.
For many it also will improve facial expressions, rigidity and
pain can also be helped, this has also been the case with me at this stage the
constant pain in my arms and hips have eased a lot.
The tremor, however, has shown some improvement but not as much
as I would like, as I still have times when it can be bad.
I have seen very little if any change in how I swallow stuff and
I am told my speech is still pretty soft at times and of course my balance can
be off at times.
Now some of the side effects of this drug are that it can cause taste
problems with things having a metallic taste mostly tea or coffee. Some say it causes
a nasty taste in their mouth.
Other people have had sleep disturbances with their mind being
overactive and not being able to switch off. This is something I have delt with
for many years long before Parkinson’s.
A pretty common side effect is nausea and vomiting when someone
starts taking the medication but usually settles after a bit.
It also can cause loss of appetite with a little loss of weight.
Ok since being on the drug I have lost 30 kilos which is about 66 pounds, but
as I was seriously overweight this has been a good thing.
I will share more next week.
Wow! It sure sounds like this medication works pretty well for you. I hope it keeps on working well for a long time. Hurray! :)
ReplyDeleteIt has made a big difference and I also hope that continues for ages to come
DeleteThanks for more detailed information, Jo-Anne, about this disease. I love how you've faced it so bravely and are more than willing to allow the rest of us a window into the life of those who suffer. You are a brave soul!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thank you for your kind words, I think people generally don't know about such conditions unless those of us who are dealing with them allow others to see what we are dealing with.
DeleteIt's good to know there are medications out there to help folks with this awful affliction.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that we have these medications now days even if at times the side effects can suck.
DeleteI am glad the medication is working for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, me too
DeleteLosing 40 ks is excellent. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks I feel great
DeleteIt's good to hear that you're doing well with your medication...
ReplyDeleteAll good wishes for you. Enjoy.
Happy weekend.
Thank you
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ReplyDeleteThe effect of the medication seems to be good. Hopefully it will help many more people
It does help so many people from what I have read
DeleteI am so happy that the medication made a big difference in you life, especially with being able to wash yourself. Praying you can continue to stay on this medication. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteThank, I hope it continues to help me for a long time
DeleteSo glad that it is helping! And congrats on the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I haven't been this light weight wise in decades
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