Ron Reiner wrote:
>
> Joao Paulo said:
> >
> >Ron you say that you know the side effects of Sinemet and Permax.But how
> >sure are you that the culprit was Sinemet ? Could'nt be the combination
> >with Permax the reason for the side effects ?
> >I tell you that because I was taking levedopa(Sinemet like) and Eldepryl
> >and started to feel some funny side effects.By my own I suspended slowly
> >the Eldepryl and the side effects desapeared after some time.I am no
> >longer taking Eldepryl.
> >
> Joao Paulo:
>
> I appreciate that perspective.  I tried Sinemet alone for awhile and
> definitely know its side effects on me.  I used Eldepryl alone for awhile
> and know its side effects (minimal).  Finally, I used Permax in conjunction
> with Eldepryl.  That was definitely the worst state.  I wasn't on enough
> Permax to be doing any good. My neuro said that he wanted to begin the
> titration process at an early stage.  You could be right about the
> interactions but my neuro felt that Eldepryl has neuro protective effects
> and I did not give up on it.  So, I dropped (and blamed) the Permax.
>
> Because my symptoms are still mild, my Neuro and I have seen no reason to
> begin experimenting with new combinations (unless he feels something is
> neuroprotective).  In the meantime, I am happy to sit and wait for new
> treatments to appear and the medical community to gain experience with them.
>
> Since supplementing my diet, my handwriting has significantly improved and I
> find it easier to walk.  It could be the cyclic nature or PD, my
> imagination, the beating I take in Hop Ki Do (martial arts) class or the
> supplements.  Either way, I'm happier.
>
>                 Ron Reiner

Great news Ron.Keep on...  :-)
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