when i was eventually diagnosed with PD, I’ll be honest, i didn’t notice much difference. I still worked 60 hours per week (albeit in an office) and exercised regularly.
Three years have passed and recently my left hand has become “robotic” and i struggle with holding my fork whilst eating. My doctor told me to take 2 dopamine 3 times a day instead of 1 dopamine 3 times per day.
It doesn’t’ t appear to have helped and i am becoming anxious as my work is slowing down and my job is important to me.
It may just be that you need your dosage increased. I was diagnosed in 2021. Since then, my PD has progressed as with everyone eventually. I’ve been ‘chasing’ correct dosage since 2021. Now, on a daily basis, I take 8 x 25/100 mg and 2 x 12.5/50 mg of Co-Careldopa, spread over 5 (3 hourly) intervals; 1 Opicapone to help the Co-dopa last longer and 1 Amantadine to combat dyskinesia. Also 1 x 25/100 prolonged release before bed. A fair amount of pills daily.
That said, I can honestly say this makes me feel function pretty much normally. I drive, walk long distances, exercise and I’ve recently started playing the drums . Without these pills, I turn ‘off’ and am literally incapacitated.
Speak to your medical team about possibly increasing and/or adding to your current meds. It’s a constant battle.
Cheers
D
. Without these pills, I turn ‘off’ and am literally incapacitated.