Update June 2019
THE Levodopa prescribed was actually insufficient to have the desired effect, however, following a further consultation the initial dose has now been doubled. I’m obviously hoping that it will go some way towards stopping all of the falls I’ve been having lately.
New Year, New Problems March 2019
After the stress of being admitted to the Christie hospital as an emergency my Parkinsons symptoms have steadily worsened, its New Year New Problems for me, not the least of which was the diagnosis of Prostate Cancer early in 2018.
Stumbling, staggering about and falling over have become part of my daily routine, so I contacted my Specialist Parkinsons Nurse to see if any changes could be made to my medication.
I saw her on 7th March 2019, having last seen her on November 8th 2018, my dad’s birthday – my dad passed away about 3 weeks after that day at the age of 98. This also contributed to raising my stress levels.
Feeling a bit like the ball in a pinball machine, I’m covered in bruises and needing something to improve.
This particular nurse is wonderful – she really listens and seems interested, she also knows her subject very well and inspires confidence. She has now added Levodopa into the mix and I’m hoping it will make a difference, I’ll let you know next time.