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Date sent: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:02:08 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Gail Vass <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Low protein diet To: [log in to unmask] > Would there be or could there be a respiratory component > to a reaction to the tyramine ? I have understood the > "cheese effect" to cause a sudden, marked elevation of blood > pressure but I'm wondering about a respiratory component > as a reaction to Selegiline/ Eldepryl. Could be. > > I was currently wondering about Eldepryl because my Parkie > sister, 53yo, ended up in the ER Christmas evening with difficulty > breathing again. Her BP was elevated. This has happened on several > occassions and she has been tested thoroughly and no cause has been > found. The doctor suggested a food allergy and asked her to keep a > diary of her diet. She is on Eldepryl, Mirapix and Sinemet. I would consider the Eldepryl as a possible causative factor. Talk to the doctor who prescribed the Eldepryl. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn