Dear Marla,
I read your msg. with particulary atenttion.
One thingh I would like to be well informed. What can you say when you writ
"exercise is critical". Can you talk moore about it.
I am 43 and PD since 30, and I do some exercise like mountain bike 1or 2
times a week.
Many thanks in advance
Carlos Jordão
PORTUGAL
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From: Marla Gillham <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 5:33 PM
Subject: PD progression
Hi Don.
I'm a biologist, and have had PD for 8 years. My understanding is that
very little is "typical". My own condition went undiagnosed for 5 years
because even docs at major medical institutions did not "see" it. I had
every symptom in the book. My suggestion to you is to keep a symptom
journal, learn all you can, and decide what you believe is best for you
after discussing options with the best neurologist you can find. Very
little is really "known".
The following are certainly incomplete, but:
A few things are known: the less levodopa you take, the better;
antioxidants are neuroprotective;
a diet high in carbos and low in
protein (7:1 ratio) is advised if you take levodopa;
proteins are best eaten at night if
taking levodopa;
exercise is critical;
stress is your greatest foe.
You can take megadoses of vit. C & E, but the best antioxidants are those
found in fresh foods. Organic Jonagold juice has the highest concentration
of complex bioflavinoids, kale is next, red/orange fruits & vegetables and
veggies of the cabbage family are best. Fresh fruits and veggies! Eat lots
and you will never have the constipation problems many experience.
Take care.
Marla L. Gillham
PO Box 343
Yachats, OR 97498-0343
541.547.4090
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