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For me, the early warning signs of PD were balance which caused me to swerve when I walked.
This was especially true in the late afternoon when I was fatigued. There was also "freezing" in doorways, which was frustrating because I just didn't know why I couldn't move forward. A soft voice was also a problem and noticeable to other people.

When I began taking Carbidopa/Levodopa many of these symptoms lessened or were no longer a problem.

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How long did you take the medication before you saw improvement?

I was diagnosed on May 8. Started with 1 Carbidopa and Levodopa tablet for 3 days. I’m now up to 3 tablets 3 x a day with no real side effects. Just wondering if I need to call my doc and up the dose? No major improvement with mobility yet.