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I have been diagnosed with advanced Parkinson s disease and have had Parkinson s for 21 years. I also have been diagnosed with narcolepsy. The PDF has affected my vision and has reduced my vision to approximately 25 percent of what it has been. I currently Have great difficulty with walking.. Much of my time is spent sleeping or napping. My walking has been reduced to trudging and I m looking for any suggestionsr on how to improve my situation. l sleep well at night. My tremors are very severe. Since my Duopa pump has,failed me on 7 times i have had to resort to returning to my plll form for my Medications. I would appreciate any help or suggestions any one might have. .Thank you for any suggestions you might have .. Sincerely yours, Clayton Henderson YYYY@YYYY
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The common treatment for parkinson disease is levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet). Levodopa is the most commonly prescribed medicine for Parkinson's. It's also the best at controlling the symptoms.
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How Can Parkinson S Disease Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The common treatment for parkinson disease is levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet). Levodopa is the most commonly prescribed medicine for Parkinson s. It s also the best at controlling the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.