Ellyn,
I experience shortness of breath as part of my "On-Off" cycle. I
noticed it happening some time after I switched from 25/100
Carbidopa-Levodopa imediate release to 50/200 Carbidopa-Levodopa ER
(extended release) enhanced with 200 mg Comtan. The shortness of breath
happens as my last dose wears off or as my new dose ramps up. If I take
my next dose as soon as I detect the end-of-dose feelings, I avoid some of
the breathing issues and other symptoms - but at the risk of shortening my
cycle. My schedule is four doses a day at four hour intervals. Some of
the things I do to stretch out a dose include relaxing rituals
(stretching, Yoga, Tai-Chi) and being very careful about the quantity of
protein I eat and when I eat it. Best of luck on your journey, Geo.
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Does anyone suffer from shortness of breath? Is it related to Parkinson's?
My husband who was diagnosed a couple of years ago and is on Sinemet is
experiencing this symptom. Please let me know. Thanks, Ellyn
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