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Originally Posted by made it up
Hi Sue,
Apologies for chiming in so late on this topic.
I have the patience of a 2 yr old so correct me if I'm wrong here and your sister has taken this but has a neurologist or movement disorder specialist given her what we call here a Sinemet challenge test?
It fairly swiftly gives an answer when there's a question mark on a diagnosis of P.D.
By Sinemet challenge it can mean Madopar or any other generic tablet which consists of approx. 50 to 100mg Levodopa.
The relief of PD symptoms can be remarkable with this test and if it does bring relief you at least know then and have a firmer though still not 100% accurate diagnosis.
Best wishes
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No problem! My sister had been offered Sinemet. Because of her history with meds and what we have read about the evils of Carbidopa, she opted not to take the Sinemet - not even for a challenge test. (Here's an article by Dr. Hinz:
The Parkinson’s disease death rate: carbidopa and vitamin B6.) Given the truly remarkable turn around she has had using mucuna, (as part of the Amino Acid Therapy protocol,) no doubt a dopamine deficiency/imbalance was at the root of her problems. Like you said, there is no 100% accurate diagnosis.
I hope this answers your question.
Blessings to you and yours,
Sue