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What Causes Leg Tremors And Weakness While Treating LVH And Parkinson's Disease?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: I have LVH and parkinsons and I think my parkinsons is getting worse because I am weak. My legs are very shaky.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Levodopa-carbidopa combination to start.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Parkinson's disease at your age,without second thought,should be treated with Levodopa-carbidopa combination.
Syndopa 125 mg thrice a day can be started.Improvement or worsening in disease activity should be charted and syndopa dose titrated accordingly.

It is to be managed under the expertise of a neurologist.Please visit the one.

Waiting for your follow up questions.

Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Leg Tremors And Weakness While Treating LVH And Parkinson's Disease?

Brief Answer: Levodopa-carbidopa combination to start. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Parkinson's disease at your age,without second thought,should be treated with Levodopa-carbidopa combination. Syndopa 125 mg thrice a day can be started.Improvement or worsening in disease activity should be charted and syndopa dose titrated accordingly. It is to be managed under the expertise of a neurologist.Please visit the one. Waiting for your follow up questions. Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)