Hello, I'm writing on behalf of my mother who has suddenly become very seriously ill. She was diagnosed with PD 6 years and while she has become progressively more symptomatic over the years, the degeneration has been slow and steady. Four months ago, she took a sudden and unexplained turn for the worse, has lost 35 pounds and now has limited functioning. The doctor prescribed Sinemet several weeks and while it has helped somewhat with her digestive issues, she is deteriorating so quickly even more than the previous drop. I think this is due to the Sinemet and reading several other posts, it seems that many other people have a negative reaction to it. I also read with great interest about Mucuna (Zandopa), but was wondering if this is used as a replacement to Sinemet or in addition to and if so, what would that mean in therms of timing? Her doctor is very against any 'alternative' treatments.
I would really appreciate any feedback. This is quite overwhelming. Thank you.