jschoonover

[jschoonover]

I was officially diagnosed with pd by Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. in the year 2000. I had actually had some of
the systems since 1996. The medications that I am on are
carbidopa/levadopa 25/100, two pills, 3times a day. This help
my shaking but gave me anxiety attacks. two years ago they added Mirapex 1MG, 1 pill, 3times a day. This really works well !!!!!!!! and my shakes were gone. I thought I had "whipped" pd. A few weeks ago I started having balance
problems. I went back to my doctor at Mayo Clinic and he informs me that this is just part of the disease and to continue on my rigid exercise schedule. Have any of you had
the balance problem yet ? Do you have any suggestions for me ? The Mayo doctor told me to use a hiking stick and it seems to help a little bit

[pogo1960]

Hi my user name is pogo......I was just diagnosed in September 07 but have had signs for several years. I am on sinemet 3 a day. The doctor wants to add azelect. I am dealing with balancing problems already. I use a cane when walking alot.