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<p>What are the advantages of taking only Azilect during the very early stages of Parkinson’s?</p>

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I have been on Azilect for about 7 years and along with exercise has kept Parkinson’s from getting worse. I’m a believer

Walking is always good. I do several yoga positions, stretches, and I have a Bowflex resistance trainer where I do a range of not overwhelming exercises. I also do some light weights and a medicine ball for a few exercises as well. I occasionally change them up. Additionally I have a speed bag and a 40 pound punching bag. All of the above in about 25 minutes about 4 - 5 days a week. After that for cardio I either ride my bicycle for about 4 miles or I do my elliptical for at least 15 - 25 minutes depending on how I feel. I always start off slow and work up but I never kill myself. I am a big believer in the elliptical and have been using that for years. If I don't feel well, maybe a headache or something else bothering me after about 15 minutes on the elliptical I feel like a new man.
It is a lot easier on the body than a treadmill. Good luck with whatever you can do and don't hurt yourself by tying to do to much especially at first.

Thank-you for this info.....very helpful!

You're welcome!

Hi, @psvantx - I wanted to let you know I moved your post on taking only rasagiline (Azilect) during very early stages of Parkinson's to this discussion where you were posting previously on a similar topic.

A couple of other Connect members who have mentioned rasagiline (Azilect) include @anna1060 @tllaes @ggopher. They may have some thoughts on taking this medication alone at the early stages of Parkinson's.

Are you taking only azilect at this point? If so, are you wondering about adding another medication?