Hi, I'm new here. I have been diagnosed with MS for a few years but my symptoms have become more PD like so I recently had a DATscan which showed low dopamine levels. My neuro has never come across someone with both diseases before and is quite puzzled. I have never taken any meds for the MS as the side effects seem too much and am even less prepared for the PD meds side effects. I am booked in to see an ayurvedic healer who will give me mucuna (I don't want to self medicate) and whichever other herbs she thinks are appropriate. I do yoga and have acupuncture, homeopathy and Bowen technique. But I am very weak, stiff and can hardly walk - am hoping the mucuna will help.

I am only 43 and a single mother of 6 yr old twin boys so life is pretty stressful which doesn'thelp...

Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated.

Trixiedee