 |
 |
If Jim can't use anything but Sinemet, and has poor "on" time, have you tried protein adjustment? If not, you might consider a two-week trial of Hearty Balance products. You can order from their website: http://www.balancenutrition.com/ If he gains more "on" time, then you may wish to consider using a high-carbohydrate daily for him. (I'm not connected with HB in any way, though I have met with two of their people.) If you don't wish to order the Hearty Balance, you can make a 7:1 shake with Ensure (NOT Ensure Plus!): 8 oz Ensure 1 cup sliced strawberries, peaches or other fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 TB sugar or honey Place all in blender, blend till smooth. Makes 1 serving. Also, some people have found that use of "liquid Sinemet" improves their on times. The list archives have the recipe for this. My very best wishes to you both, Kathrynne AWalsh1037 wrote: > He does not seem to have any > suggestions other than live on Sinemet which gives poor Jim virtually no > "good" time during the day. He says the progression of the disease may be the > reason. > I am not willing to live with that answer. Anyone who can help I would be > most grateful. Levadopa/carbadopa does not seem to be the issue as > hallucinations seem to hinge on the Mirapex. Funny how this was working for > soooooo long (6 mos) then all of a sudden one day.....the little people > arrived. Anyone with something similar ...or ideas..... Darn it all!!! -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD "Nutrition you can live with!" Medical nutrition therapy http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ Tel: 970-493-6532 // Fax: 970-493-6538