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Old 06-26-2011, 09:07 AM
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sure i waited long as possible before any meds, maybe 6 years before any. can't tolerate agonists so my only choice is l-dopa. try to stay below 600mg/day so for the last 2 years on it it works well. tradeoff is hours of being very uncomfortable and having minimal mental and physical functioning in the early morning and evening when it's worn off. would i recommend someone start on it? i'm no expert but i feel i spent far too long trying to "get used" to mirapex.

my advice? exercise. i believe it slowed my progression and currently it is therapeutic. i lift weights, use a recumbent bike and a portable stair stepper.
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