Question 1

is parkinsons disease hereditary?

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Yes: Although the causes are multifactorial and sometimes poorly understood, there is a hereditary component.  Keep in mind, that even though a parent may have it, it does not mean that it will be necessarily passed on.  The tendency, however, may be there.

Question 2

why does medication for parkinsons produce an on/off effect?

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Dose?: Depends on the medication but some parkinson medication required  "drug holiday" to allow the drug to clear and be restarted, some medications work differently causing brekthrough symptoms. It could be that dosing needs adjusted as well.

Question 3

what is parkinsonism ?

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Its a movement: Disorder often associated with a tremor and postural instability or difficulty initiating movement and demonstrable cogwheel rigidity.Confirmation by neurology is preferable.

Question 4

how to control parkinsonism?

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Efficacy not tough.: If you have Parkinsonian signs, need to assess whether this is indeed idiopathic Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonian-plus syndrome such as MSA. Rarely, medication reactions can mimic.  Early on, most neurologists would use dopamine agonists to control symptoms, and later start L-DOPA.  So, get a consultation and sort this out.

Question 5

what caused muhammad alis parkinsons?

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Dementia pugilistica: Numerous brain injuries cause disruptions in the fragile circuits that govern brain function.  When injuries occur deep within the brain, they may affect a part of the brain that regulates movements.

The part of the brain most involved in suppressing Parkinsons movements is called the substantia nigra.  Mr. Ali has had injuries that damaged this part of the brain, which leads to his tremor.

Question 6

how can i help someone with parkinsons?

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Parkinson: There are a number of medical treatments available for treatment of parkinson's disease, best to contact a neurologist that specializes in this area and get an opinion as to what treatments are available.

Question 7

what are examples of parkinsonism drugs?

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Many types: There are many types of drugs that are used to treat the symptoms of parksinson's disease. The mainstay of treatment are the dopaminergic medications include Levodopa (in various combinations) and the Dopamine agonists (e.g., rasagiline, ropinirole, etc). Other medications such as anticholinergics are to treat other manifestations of the disease. See: www.Parkinsons.Org & www.Michaeljfox.Org.

Question 8

can i get parkinsonism from heavy metals?

Accepted Answer

Similar: You can get symptoms like parkinsons disease from heavy metal toxicity.

Question 9

are there any known ways to ease parkinsons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Absolutely!!: Stay physically, mentally & spiritually (if important to you) active, to keep yourself in best physical condition & spirits. See a movement didorder specialist or at least a good local neurologist for Dopamine medication treatment, advice, education & inspiration to fight your pd! Azilect is a great med to start with, then possibly a 24 hour lasting Dopamine agonist like Requip XL or Neupro (rotigotine) :).

Question 10

any disabling disease worse than parkinsons?

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Its relative: The question doesn't really make sense because comparing morbidity of different diseases is impossible.  Suffice it to say, infortunately, that there are many bad diseases to suffer from abd that most of them end badly.

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