Alternative to carbidopa/levodopa - not working much after 20 years

Posted by anro @anro, Dec 4, 2024

1500 c/l along with azilect, pramipexole, and amantadine daily and often unable to move legs/walk after dosing. Anyone have same problem and found relief from different dosing or meds?

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missbutterfly2be | @missbutterfly2be | Jan 7, 2025

Yes and I have contacted an orthopic dr. and he said to talk to my neurologist.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @missbutterfly2be "Yes and I have contacted an orthopic dr. and he said to talk to my neurologist." + (show)

I am sorry for the dilemma you find yourself in, @missbutterfly2be. You must be very frustrated. I suppose you have had an ultrasound of the legs to rule out any problems with blood flow, etc.?

I'm also wondering if you have asked for a different PD medication? It might be worth a try.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you keep posting as you search for an answer?

missbutterfly2be | @missbutterfly2be | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @hopeful33250 "I am sorry for the dilemma you find yourself in, @missbutterfly2be. You must be very frustrated...." + (show)

Thank you for replying. I have had an ultrasound of my legs and there were no problems found. My body is very sensitive to meds and the side affects are many. Meds seems to have a negative reaction to one another.

missbutterfly2be | @missbutterfly2be | Feb 3, 2025

In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @anro - the issue you are experiencing with taking carbidopa/levodopa rasagiline (Azilect), pramipexole and amantadine..." + (show)

I have lots of trouble walking after dosing. I also have numbness in my legs and feet. Vit B12 helps my numbness. I do bicycling in a my for a half hour daily and that helps
but I am going to keep looking and experimenting.