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Navigating “Wearing-Off”: When Your Meds Peak and Plunge

Did you know that within five years of starting Levodopa, more than half of people with Parkinson’s experience “wearing-off” every single day? I didn’t believe it either — until it started happening to me.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share five real-life hacks for surviving wearing-off — the moments when your meds stop working before your next dose kicks in:

1️⃣ Track your timing (and spot your pattern)

2️⃣ Plan your day around your “on” times

3️⃣ Use small snacks and stretches to bridge the gap

4️⃣ Bring real data to your neurologist —…

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