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Could a levodopa pump help reduce my dad’s ‘off’ periods?
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Could a levodopa pump help reduce my dad’s ‘off’ periods?
Levodopa was first used in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease in 1961, and it eventually became the gold standard for treatment. Today, it’s still the most common medication available for managing symptoms like tremors and stiffness. But “off” periods — when the medication wears off — still leave people with Parkinson’s, like my dad, feeling unable to commit to social activities and other events. As the disease progresses, those off periods…
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