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Unpleasant feelings as meds take effect

Posted by bromy @bromy, Feb 11 5:58pm

I have been taking carob/levo for over a year and take it three times a day. As the meds start to “sunset” and the new ones start to take effect, in addition for my tremor starting up , I have a dull sensation in my right ear, a headache and start to yawn ..sometimes for as long as 20 min. Then I often cough for a few minutes. This is very unpleasant as well as exhausting. What is causing this? Is it normal? I always drink plenty of water and try to just keep moving or doing something.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 11 8:24pm

Hello @bromy and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. From what you indicated it sounds like this is a new symptom for you. Is this correct? Perhaps one of our other members will share with you, however, this is nothing that I have experienced. As Mayo Connect is a patient to patient support group we cannot diagnose problems, just share our experiences.

As this problem is recent, it might be a good idea to contact your doctor's office through the patient portal or by phone and let them know about this. Have you seen your neurologist recently for an evaluation?

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bromy | @bromy | Feb 12 8:30am
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @bromy and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. From what you indicated..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @bromy and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. From what you indicated it sounds like this is a new symptom for you. Is this correct? Perhaps one of our other members will share with you, however, this is nothing that I have experienced. As Mayo Connect is a patient to patient support group we cannot diagnose problems, just share our experiences.

As this problem is recent, it might be a good idea to contact your doctor's office through the patient portal or by phone and let them know about this. Have you seen your neurologist recently for an evaluation?

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Actually this problem is at least 6 months old. Just wondered if anyone else experienced it. I told my neurologist but no suggestions..

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 12 8:42am
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@bromy

Actually this problem is at least 6 months old. Just wondered if anyone else experienced it. I told my neurologist but no suggestions..

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I'm sorry to hear that you do not have any answers for this symptom. I know how frustrating that can be. You might want to post this experience in another PD discussion group where your post will have a greater audience. Here is the link to that group:
--Living with Parkinson's Disease, Meet Others...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-parkinsons-disease-meet-others-come-say-hi/
If you would continue asking your question in this group, you will have a larger group of members to connect with. I wish you well.

Will you keep posting if you have other PD questions or concerns?

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