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In Remembrance
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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The problem of initial success that then dissipates is one that crops up repeatedly with PD. I suspect it is a case of the Western view of if a little is good then a little more is better. Many things don't adhere to this rule. Turmeric, DXM, ashwagandha, ginger - all show this effect. There may be something about the CNS that responds to a nudge but not to a shove.
There are some preliminary trials being done by NIH but we'll be history before that bears fruit. Living in farm country I have the option of buying tetracycline off the shelf and may do so at some point.
I would urge anyone who takes a round of antibiotics and notices any change to post the details.
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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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