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Question from a newbee here. Hi, my name is Steve. I am 62 years old and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 60. I was originally on Requip which worked extremely well symptomatically, but I complained of minor side effects, so at my request my neurologist switched me to Sinemet and Mirapex. The symptoms (right-arm tremors & stiffness, shuffling walk) have gotten slightly worse (than when originally diagnosed) over time, with far too little of the alleged “on” and “off” times I hear about. Basically, the Sinemet and Mirapex don’t seem to have much, if any, affect at all, but back then I had no idea that my med choices were so limited. It needs to be said that shortly after changing meds I retired from working as a maintenance mechanic on the midnight shift, so in addition to changing meds I totally changed my schedule and lifestyle. Due to these life changes, I’ve asked my neurologist a couple of months ago to put me back on Requip; I think I’m in a better position to handle any minor side affects that might occur. Basically he ignored my request, and said “See you in July”. He displayed no interest in a med change for me. I didn’t pursue it; I had severe low back pain issues at the time. Dosage: (1) 25/100 Sinemet 3x day, (2) 0.25 Mg, 3x day Questions: Can one go back to Requip from Sinemet & Mirapex successfully, or is it a one-way street? I have no clue. The Sinemet and Mirapex seem to be causing (in my opinion) more problems than they're treating. Since I started taking them, I've developed a problem in my lower back that causes great pain relieved only by two things; 6-8 hours of sleep, and not taking the PD meds for that same period of time. Right now it's almost 11 hours since I took the Sinemet & Mirapex, and I feel the best I'll feel all day. It's downhill from here. Should I seek the opinion of another neurologist? Mine doesn't seem to have time for me, let alone any real interest in my welfare. Rick: Why'd you get off the Sinemet & how'd you do it? Rick McGirr <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Today is day 4 off of Sinemet. Weaned myself right down to zilch. I was on a low dose, 25/100 3 times a day. Symptoms a tiny bit more pronounced. They're not as bad as I thought they might have been. Attitude much more resilient. I can handle this. For now... Enjoy! Rick McGirr Email: [log in to unmask] Contact your congressperson and tell him/her to support H. R. 810, which would support ESCR using donated, leftover embryos from fertility clinics that would otherwise be discarded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn