Re: sweating episodes, cold hands and feet, and "freezing up"

[Sharon Starr <fsstarr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you, Kathrynne.  I should have been more specific.  Sorry.   I've read
that certain vitamins are not good with PD meds.  I tried Mother on a good
multi-vit but took her off as her tremor did seem to worsen indicating the
Carbodopa was being blocked.  Do you have specific recommendations for a
multi-vit for PWP's?  Sharon  CG Mom  74/50/45

-----Original Message-----
From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <fivstar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, October 25, 1998 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: sweating episodes, cold hands and feet, and "freezing up"


>Sharon,
>
>> While on the subject of vitamins, are there some that PWP's CAN and do
take
>> successfully?
>
>Vitamin supplements should be individualized, just like medications,
>because there are many contraindicating factors -- a family history of
>hemorrhagic stroke, use of blood-thinning medications, etc. I usually do
>recommend vitamin/mineral supplements to my clients, but not always. If
>over age 50, it's recommended to use supplements that do not contain
>iron unless anemic -- iron is an oxidant, and could potentially
>contribute to cancer and heart disease.
>
>It can be difficult for PWP to get enough calcium, as milk is one of the
>best sources but milk's protein can block levodopa absorption. After age
>50, the recommendation is 1200 mg calcium daily; so fortified foods or a
>supplement may be needed. Vitamin D can also be difficult to get in the
>diet unless fortified foods are used, although 5-10 minutes in sunshine
>daily provide enough. By age 50, people are recommended to get 400 IUs
>vitamin D, and by age 80, 600 IUs.
>
>Best regards,
>Kathrynne
>
>--
>Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
>"Nutrition you can live with!"
>Medical nutrition therapy
>
>Tel: 970-493-6532 // Fax: 970-493-6538
>