So, the past few weeks I’ve been experiencing something strange.
A lot of the time when it’s time to take my meds, I actually feel fine, and dare I say , normal. However when I take my meds (2 x 25/100mg co-careldopa) at the required time and virtually on the hour, I sometimes, like today, experience a kind of ‘off’ feeling. I freeze but can still move around, albeit stiff, especially in the back and shoulders which feels like a painful cramp. It can last an hour or so and tends to ease if I eat a snack or meal.
I have made some lifestyle changes recently as far as diet goes. I’m eating a healthy high fibre diet which for the most part is helping with the dreaded occasional bouts of constipation.
Does anyone share this experience or knows what causes it?
Cheers
D
Hello Dusty68 - our forum members may be able to offer some peer to peer advice, however we would recommend definitely speaking to your GP about this also. All the best
Hi Dusty.
I don’t know the cause, but we’ve found with my dad, and were also advised by his Parkinson’s nurse, that it’s best to have a snack, even if just a banana or biscuit, when taking his Parkinson’s meds.
Best wishes
SR, Interesting. I do find it goes off and meds kick in better if I eat something. Against everything we’re told 
. I’ll make a point of doing that.
Cheers
D