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Im a parkinsons patient for 17 years. first time now, im getting dizzy, and hot feeling in my face body after my first levodopa dose in the morning. may be this a nms symptom? i think it happens when i got the pick of medication in my body?

Q: im a parkinsons patient for 17 years. first time now, im getting dizzy, and hot feeling in my face body after my first levodopa dose in the morning. may be this a nms symptom? i think it happens when i got the pick of medication in my body?

: You may be experiencing a drop in your blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension), which should be directly assessed in your doctor's office. Sounds like you have been doing very well for years. Covering the basics should allow ongoing stability.

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You may be experiencing a drop in your blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension), which should be directly assessed in your doctor's office. Sounds like you have been doing very well for years. Covering the basics should allow ongoing stability.

Answered 7/25/2023

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A member asked:

Im a parkinsons patient for 17 years. first time now, im getting dizzy, and hot feeling in my face body after my first levodopa dose in the morning. may be this a nms symptom? i think it happens when i got the pick of medication in my body?

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