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Old 08-28-2007, 02:58 PM
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Default Dyskenisias

(someday I am going to learn how to spell that darned word)
Yes, I have encountered them too but have managed to control them with manipulating the dosing. Strictly trial and error. Don't be afraid to break a tablet but don't crush it. It isn't a coating but instead is a "polymer matrix" so most of it still makes it through. And don't drop it too much too soon, of course. A third is a pretty big jump. And please post once you find the happy medium. I'd really like to know.

-Rick

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Rick -
I've been trying a little ginsing (about 100mg., three times a day) and don't have it figured out yet, but it definitely does something! That I have more energy is for sure. However, I have had what I think is dyskinesia (have to keep wiggling in my chair) with ginsing added to my regular dose of Sinemet and Mirapex --- so then dropped the Sinemet dose some (by 1/3) and virtually couldn't walk. NOW, I'm looking for that happy medium....thanks for all your work and reporting on this!

Sasha
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000.
Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well.
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