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Dale Williams wrote: > > I recall reading somewhere along the line that chocolate should not be > eaten by those on Eldepryl. Unfortunately I have no documentation to > support this statement. In view of the recent "chocolate is good" comments > on this list, I am wondering if there are any reports one might have > available in regard to whether or not chocolate is a no-no for Eldepryl > users. Thanks. > > Dale Williams > [log in to unmask] hello Dale and group I am new to the list. let me tell you about myself. I have had Parkinson's disease since 1990. i was not diagnosed until 1992. I am 45 years of age. The disease has progressed very rapidly. I take sinnemet C. R. perMax and Regular sinnemet. I have a lot of fluctuations alternating between freezing and dyskinesia. I go to the movement disorders center at emory university and am treated by Dr. Mahlon Delong. Now to your question about eldopryl. Eldopryl is a type b MAO inhibitor. there is another type of the MAO inhibitor than in used in the treatment of depression. these are the type a inhibitors such as nardil. people who take those type adrugs have to be very careful about diet and a have to avoid things such as chocolate and beer. It is understanding that the dietary restrictions are not necessary for the type a drugs like eldopryl. While we are on the subject of chocolate I wonder if any of you have a severe craving for sweets? It seems like all i want is junk food and sweets. My mother has parkinson's and she has the same problem. I asked my doctor about it and he said that there were something about the disease which causes us to crave carbohydrates. I use to lose weight eating line that and actually lost 40 pounds from the time I was diagnosed until February when 1 quit smoking. since then I gained back most of it. recently I've seen research results would suggest that nicotine decreases the progression of parkinson's. Maybe i should take up smoking and lose the weight and slow down. lol. come to think of it i only know one other person beside myself with Parkinson's who has a weight problem. sure is a rough way to lose weight. More later, ned