I’ve had PD for almost 10 years, diagnosed in my mid 40’s. Been prescribed Sinemet for years but I’m not great at taking it. I get a burning in my stomach that makes me want to eat, I’ve put so much weight on over the years. I keep coming off it and then start it again when the rigidity gets too severe. Is there any alternative to Sinemet / Levodopa that doesn’t rot the stomach?
Hi @JonJoe, thank you for your post. We’re really sorry to hear of the difficulty you’ve been having and want you to know we are here to help.
We’d recommend speaking to your GP or Parkinson’s nurse, who may be able to offer alternative solutions of remedies, specific to your situation. It’s important to discuss changes to medication you want to make with them.
Alternatively, you can call our free helpline on 0808 800 0303 and speak to one of our Parkinson’s nurses who can answer your questions and offer you the advice you need.
We hope this helps. Please take care.
Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team 