Karol
I don't take Sinemet at all. I had DBS in 2003 and that stopped the tremors. Sinemet only helped on the first dose. I've tried it many times. Took it when batteries died this summer so I could move a little, but doesn't seem to help at all now that my batteries have been replaced.
DBS is great for tremor; doesn't help all that much for balance, bradykinesia, micrographia and makes voice worse, but its worth it to me. I had botox recently for leg dystonia but it doesn't seem to have helped. Some people with PD find botox helpful for dystonia.
Ray
From: Karol Klim
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 3:55 AM
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Subject: Solo Sinemet
Hello, I am 53 years of age and have been recently diagnosed with PD and am taking .75 of Sinemet and .75 of Mirapex. I would like to see how I would do with just taking Sinemet alone. I am concerned about the side effects of Mirapex, particularly the "sudden onset of sleep" possibility while driving. It sounds like you have had a lot of success with only taking Sinemet at a very low dosage. Is this true or have you had some tremors and rigidity? I would like to do the same, if possible. thanks for your help. Karol
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