Thank you for your interesting artiles.
There are some Parkinson's patiemts do not have trouble with B6, B12 and Folate interaction and side effects with Parkinson's medication.
I only have side efffect dizziness,nausea,irregular blood pressure with B6, B12 and folate with PD medication after I have T.I.A (minor stroke)as I am taking for years
As parkinson's diseaes is a boutique disease there are different symptoms from one after by ohter.
Some patients have interaction and side effects with PD medication on medications for other disease.
Kindly clarify
Regards
TEOKIMHOE
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Dear Mr. Teo,
You make a very good point – PD is often referred to as a “designer disease” because it affects each person differently.
Long-time users of levodopa have sometimes been found to have elevated levels of homocysteine, a substance in the blood that is associated with stroke. As you mention, these three B vitamins, B6, B12, and folate, together will normally remove homocysteine from the blood, and this may be why your doctor advised you to take them following your stroke.
You are the first person I have heard of who has experienced side effects of dizziness, nausea, or irregular blood pressure with use of these B vitamins. To the best of my knowledge, they would not ordinarily affect either PD itself or interact with PD medications. In your case, therefore, your personal physician is the proper health professional to address this matter. S/he has your medical records, medical history, family history, lab findings, and other data needed to determine your treatment.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
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Dear Mr. Teo,
Thank you for sharing your experiences and your lifestyle with us. Your exercise regime is most inspiring, and an example for us all. I completely agree that exercise is as important as medications in helping to manage PD, and in your case, exercise has even helped you to reduce the amount of medications needed. Congratulations on your successful efforts to combat PD!
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Kathrynne Holden, MS
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Thank you for sharing your experiences and your lifestyle with us. Your exercise regime is most inspiring, and an example for us all. I completely agree that exercise is as important as medications in helping to manage PD, and in your case, exercise has even helped you to reduce the amount of medications needed. Congratulations on your successful efforts to combat PD!
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Dear Friend,
I regret that I do not understand your questions. Please tell me which vitamin supplements you refer to as having side effects of dizziness or irregular blood pressure in combination with Parkinson medications; I am not aware of any that have this effect. If you will provide more information, I will do my best to respond.
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Dear Dr.Kathrynne Holden,
The supplements that I have been taking consist of a mixture of vitamins and trace elements (selenium, manganese, copper). I wonder whether these supplements can cause side effects to my body.
Would you recommend these supplements to your Parkinson's patients and arrange for blood tests to measure their levels in the blood?
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The supplements that I have been taking consist of a mixture of vitamins and trace elements (selenium, manganese, copper). I wonder whether these supplements can cause side effects to my body. Would you recommend these supplements to your Parkinson's patients and arrange for blood tests to measure their levels in the blood?
Mr Hero Teo
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Dear Mr. Teo,
If the supplement contains the recommended daily amount of the vitamins and trace minerals, I would not ordinarily expect them to cause any side effects. Because it can be difficult for some people with PD to obtain a balanced diet, I often recommend such a supplement.
There are, however, certain disease states, such as Wilson’s disease and “iron overload” that can be worsened by certain minerals. Wilson’s disease is a condition in which a person cannot metabolize copper normally, and must carefully monitor copper intake. Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is another condition in which an individual does not absorb a mineral normally, causing a buildup in the body. For more information, see:
Wilson’s disease
http://digestive.nid...es/pubs/wilson/
Hemochromatosis
http://www.cdc.gov/n...emochromatosis/
I do recommend that persons over age 50 use a supplement that contains little or no iron, because iron is a “pro-oxidant” and is associated with heart disease and other conditions in older adults.
If you believe that your supplements may be causing side effects, I would certainly discuss this with your doctor, who may wish to conduct blood tests or other tests.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
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I regret that I do not understand your questions. Please tell me which vitamin supplements you refer to as having side effects of dizziness or irregular blood pressure in combination with Parkinson medications; I am not aware of any that have this effect. If you will provide more information, I will do my best to respond.
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Dear Dr.Kathrynne Holden,
The supplements that I have been taking consist of a mixture of vitamins and trace elements (selenium, manganese, copper). I wonder whether these supplements can cause side effects to my body.
Would you recommend these supplements to your Parkinson's patients and arrange for blood tests to measure their levels in the blood?
Regards
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teokimhoe, on 03 August 2010 - 05:40 AM, said:
The supplements that I have been taking consist of a mixture of vitamins and trace elements (selenium, manganese, copper). I wonder whether these supplements can cause side effects to my body. Would you recommend these supplements to your Parkinson's patients and arrange for blood tests to measure their levels in the blood?
Mr Hero Teo
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Dear Mr. Teo,
If the supplement contains the recommended daily amount of the vitamins and trace minerals, I would not ordinarily expect them to cause any side effects. Because it can be difficult for some people with PD to obtain a balanced diet, I often recommend such a supplement.
There are, however, certain disease states, such as Wilson’s disease and “iron overload” that can be worsened by certain minerals. Wilson’s disease is a condition in which a person cannot metabolize copper normally, and must carefully monitor copper intake. Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is another condition in which an individual does not absorb a mineral normally, causing a buildup in the body. For more information, see:
Wilson’s disease
http://digestive.nid...es/pubs/wilson/
Hemochromatosis
http://www.cdc.gov/n...emochromatosis/
I do recommend that persons over age 50 use a supplement that contains little or no iron, because iron is a “pro-oxidant” and is associated with heart disease and other conditions in older adults.
If you believe that your supplements may be causing side effects, I would certainly discuss this with your doctor, who may wish to conduct blood tests or other tests.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
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selenium, manganese and copper with PD
Sorry, I am not that clear about your opinion on the trace elements (selenium, manganese, copper). Are these trace elements recommended for PD patients? If so, what is the rationale for this?
Thanks for your advice.
Dr Chew Nee Kong.
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Dear Dr. Chew,
Please see my response to Mr. Teo regarding trace elements. In general, these trace elements are considered to be among the “vital nutrients” – those which are required to support and maintain human life. Thus, a certain minimal amount is needed by all humans; so far as I am aware, this is regardless whether they have PD or not.
In rare cases, an individual may be born with a disease such as hemochromatosis or Wilson’s disease, in which he/she is genetically unable to metabolize a nutrient normally. In such cases, the supervising physician must diagnose the disease and provide the proper treatment. I am not aware that PD or medications used to treat PD are affected by these trace elements when ingested in normal amounts from a balanced diet or high-quality supplements providing the recommended daily amount. However, if you have information to the contrary, I hope you will share it with this forum, as it will be important for the health of many people with PD.
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Dear Dr. Chew,
Please see my response to Mr. Teo regarding trace elements. In general, these trace elements are considered to be among the “vital nutrients” – those which are required to support and maintain human life. Thus, a certain minimal amount is needed by all humans; so far as I am aware, this is regardless whether they have PD or not.
In rare cases, an individual may be born with a disease such as hemochromatosis or Wilson’s disease, in which he/she is genetically unable to metabolize a nutrient normally. In such cases, the supervising physician must diagnose the disease and provide the proper treatment. I am not aware that PD or medications used to treat PD are affected by these trace elements when ingested in normal amounts from a balanced diet or high-quality supplements providing the recommended daily amount. However, if you have information to the contrary, I hope you will share it with this forum, as it will be important for the health of many people with PD.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
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B6, B12 and Folate interaction connection
Thank you for your interesting artiles.
There are some Parkinson's patiemts do not have trouble with B6, B12 and Folate interaction and side effects with Parkinson's medication.
I only have side efffect dizziness,nausea,irregular blood pressure with B6, B12 and folate with PD medication after I have T.I.A (minor stroke)as I am taking for years
As parkinson's diseaes is a boutique disease there are different symptoms from one after by ohter.
Some patients have interaction and side effects with PD medication on medications for other disease.
Kindly clarify
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Dear Mr. Teo,
You make a very good point – PD is often referred to as a “designer disease” because it affects each person differently.
Long-time users of levodopa have sometimes been found to have elevated levels of homocysteine, a substance in the blood that is associated with stroke. As you mention, these three B vitamins, B6, B12, and folate, together will normally remove homocysteine from the blood, and this may be why your doctor advised you to take them following your stroke.
You are the first person I have heard of who has experienced side effects of dizziness, nausea, or irregular blood pressure with use of these B vitamins. To the best of my knowledge, they would not ordinarily affect either PD itself or interact with PD medications. In your case, therefore, your personal physician is the proper health professional to address this matter. S/he has your medical records, medical history, family history, lab findings, and other data needed to determine your treatment.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
There are some Parkinson's patiemts do not have trouble with B6, B12 and Folate interaction and side effects with Parkinson's medication.
I only have side efffect dizziness,nausea,irregular blood pressure with B6, B12 and folate with PD medication after I have T.I.A (minor stroke)as I am taking for years
As parkinson's diseaes is a boutique disease there are different symptoms from one after by ohter.
Some patients have interaction and side effects with PD medication on medications for other disease.
Kindly clarify
Regards
TEOKIMHOE
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Dear Mr. Teo,
You make a very good point – PD is often referred to as a “designer disease” because it affects each person differently.
Long-time users of levodopa have sometimes been found to have elevated levels of homocysteine, a substance in the blood that is associated with stroke. As you mention, these three B vitamins, B6, B12, and folate, together will normally remove homocysteine from the blood, and this may be why your doctor advised you to take them following your stroke.
You are the first person I have heard of who has experienced side effects of dizziness, nausea, or irregular blood pressure with use of these B vitamins. To the best of my knowledge, they would not ordinarily affect either PD itself or interact with PD medications. In your case, therefore, your personal physician is the proper health professional to address this matter. S/he has your medical records, medical history, family history, lab findings, and other data needed to determine your treatment.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
Friday, August 6, 2010
interaction and side effects on parkinson's with vit supplements
Dear Mr. Teo,
Your question regarding vitamins that interfere with PD medications is a good one; as stated, large amounts of B6 could interfere with levodopa absorption.
I am not aware that the B vitamins would cause side effects of dizziness, or irregular blood pressure. But certainly, everyone with PD is different in their experience with the disease, the medications used, and diet. Thus, it is possible that an individual might experience such effects, despite lack of evidence in this regard.
The article to which you refer is meant to increase awareness of the need for three B vitamins and their relevance to people with PD. I do not recommend drawing any inferences beyond that.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
Your question regarding vitamins that interfere with PD medications is a good one; as stated, large amounts of B6 could interfere with levodopa absorption.
I am not aware that the B vitamins would cause side effects of dizziness, or irregular blood pressure. But certainly, everyone with PD is different in their experience with the disease, the medications used, and diet. Thus, it is possible that an individual might experience such effects, despite lack of evidence in this regard.
The article to which you refer is meant to increase awareness of the need for three B vitamins and their relevance to people with PD. I do not recommend drawing any inferences beyond that.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
Thursday, August 5, 2010
supplement and PD
Vitamin supplements are necessary to people with/out parkinson's disease.
However there are some vitamins supplements have interaction with Parkinson's medications.
The side effects are dizziness, irregular blood pressure. However there are different.
Why not all the people with parkinson's disease have the side effects?
Some side effects are interaction with other medications for other illness.
Doctors have difficulty to communicate with the patients.
Kindly advise
TEOKIMHOE
Posted Today, 11:02 AM
Dear Mr. Teo,
If the supplement contains the recommended daily amount of the vitamins and trace minerals, I would not ordinarily expect them to cause any side effects. Because it can be difficult for some people with PD to obtain a balanced diet, I often recommend such a supplement.
There are, however, certain disease states, such as Wilson’s disease and “iron overload” that can be worsened by certain minerals. Wilson’s disease is a condition in which a person cannot metabolize copper normally, and must carefully monitor copper intake. Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is another condition in which an individual does not absorb a mineral normally, causing a buildup in the body. For more information, see:
Wilson’s disease
http://digestive.nid...es/pubs/wilson/
Hemochromatosis
http://www.cdc.gov/n...emochromatosis/
I do recommend that persons over age 50 use a supplement that contains little or no iron, because iron is a “pro-oxidant” and is associated with heart disease and other conditions in older adults.
If you believe that your supplements may be causing side effects, I would certainly discuss this with your doctor, who may wish to conduct blood tests or other tests.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
Posted Yesterday, 12:23 PM
Dear Mr. Teo,
Your question regarding vitamins that interfere with PD medications is a good one; as stated, large amounts of B6 could interfere with levodopa absorption.
I am not aware that the B vitamins would cause side effects of dizziness, or irregular blood pressure. But certainly, everyone with PD is different in their experience with the disease, the medications used, and diet. Thus, it is possible that an individual might experience such effects, despite lack of evidence in this regard.
The article to which you refer is meant to increase awareness of the need for three B vitamins and their relevance to people with PD. I do not recommend drawing any inferences beyond that.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
However there are some vitamins supplements have interaction with Parkinson's medications.
The side effects are dizziness, irregular blood pressure. However there are different.
Why not all the people with parkinson's disease have the side effects?
Some side effects are interaction with other medications for other illness.
Doctors have difficulty to communicate with the patients.
Kindly advise
TEOKIMHOE
Posted Today, 11:02 AM
Dear Mr. Teo,
If the supplement contains the recommended daily amount of the vitamins and trace minerals, I would not ordinarily expect them to cause any side effects. Because it can be difficult for some people with PD to obtain a balanced diet, I often recommend such a supplement.
There are, however, certain disease states, such as Wilson’s disease and “iron overload” that can be worsened by certain minerals. Wilson’s disease is a condition in which a person cannot metabolize copper normally, and must carefully monitor copper intake. Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is another condition in which an individual does not absorb a mineral normally, causing a buildup in the body. For more information, see:
Wilson’s disease
http://digestive.nid...es/pubs/wilson/
Hemochromatosis
http://www.cdc.gov/n...emochromatosis/
I do recommend that persons over age 50 use a supplement that contains little or no iron, because iron is a “pro-oxidant” and is associated with heart disease and other conditions in older adults.
If you believe that your supplements may be causing side effects, I would certainly discuss this with your doctor, who may wish to conduct blood tests or other tests.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
Posted Yesterday, 12:23 PM
Dear Mr. Teo,
Your question regarding vitamins that interfere with PD medications is a good one; as stated, large amounts of B6 could interfere with levodopa absorption.
I am not aware that the B vitamins would cause side effects of dizziness, or irregular blood pressure. But certainly, everyone with PD is different in their experience with the disease, the medications used, and diet. Thus, it is possible that an individual might experience such effects, despite lack of evidence in this regard.
The article to which you refer is meant to increase awareness of the need for three B vitamins and their relevance to people with PD. I do not recommend drawing any inferences beyond that.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS
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