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Ray Lakin ([log in to unmask]) wrote: When I read of the variation in dose rates which are given on this List, and of some of the problems of hallucination etc., which are described I am left with the query as to how much of the problem is due to the disease, and how much is caused by the medication. If the latter, is the reduction in Parkinson symptoms worth the associated discomfort of the treatment, and can this be reduced by the patient optimising the doseage to suit him/her self?. All the usual disclaimers apply - I can't afford any expensive legal action - but I would welcome comments from any one who is more knowledgable; after all it is Helen who has Parkinsons, not me!. _____________ Ray, I have been dx w/PD for 13 years. I totally agree with point that it is the patient who should work out what meds best suit him/her. Hopefully her doctor will have the same philosophy and will advise her in a way she is comfortable. My main neuros, PD Specialists have been great this way. My roughest time to date was during a period when I was seeing a non-PD neuro who crammed a regimen down my throat, so to speak. My husband has always left it up to me. Regards, Barbara Blake-Krebs [log in to unmask]