Question 1

what are the causes of parkinson disease?

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Causes of PD: Parkinson's disease involves depletion of a neurotransmitter in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. The precise mechanisms of neurodegeneration in pd are unknown. There is believed to be an interaction between genetic and environmental factors, abnormalities in protein processing, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and others.

Question 2

what are some meds for parkinson disease?

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Numerous ITEMS: We have the anti-cholinergics like artane, but not used much these days, Dopamine agonists such as mirapex, requip, Neupro (rotigotine) patch.  L-dopa with or without carbi-dopa, and maybe later entacapone.  Azilect may be neuroprotective.  The dbs unit could provide surgical support.

Question 3

how does parkinson disease affect the body?

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Many possibilities: Physical symptoms: resting tremor, slow movements, rigidity (stiffness) of muscles & posture. Causing slow walking, masked face, decreased blink rate, softer/mumbled speech, poor hand agility, small handwriting, potential falls & injury. Non-physical symptoms: cognitive decline, hallucinations/delusions, anxiety/depression, insomnia, sleepiness/fatigue, constipation, low bp, erectile dysfunction.

Question 4

is there a way to cure parkinson disease naturally?

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No: There is no known cure for parkinsons disease.

Question 5

advise possible options to control parkinson disease?

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Many are available: There are numerous drugs and treatments available.
Consult with a neurologist to review your medical condition and get started on the correct road to control.

Question 6

what are the medicine prescribed for parkinson disease?

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Parkinson's Meds: For primary motor symptoms; sinemet or parcopa (carbidopa/levodopa), Requip (ropinirole), Mirapex (pramiprexole), Eldepryl (selegiline),  Azilect (rasagiline), Artane (trihexyphenidyl), amantadine, Lodosyn (carbidopa), tasmar, stalevo, (carbidopa and levodopa and entacapone) Comtan (entacapone),  apokyn.  For other associated symptoms: Exelon (rivastigmine) memory, ssri/tcad anxiety and drooling,  MiraLAX / colace for constipation, etc.

Question 7

why in parkinson disease symptoms start asymmetrical ly?

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Parkinson's: Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease of the basal ganglia. As a degenerative disease, different areas of the brain die at different times which causes asymmetry of symptoms.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of early or mild parkinson disease?

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Slow progression: These symptoms typically involve resting tremor, slowness of body movements & rigidity of muscles & posture. They always begin on one side, then effect the midline (face, voice & balance, & finally do spread to involve the other side. Early pre-motor symptoms include: rbd (acting out dreams while sleeping), anosmia (loss of smell), constipation & depression. Also, slow mental clarity/st memory.

Question 9

what are the typical symptoms of having parkinson disease?

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Dx of Parkinson's: Usually onset of sx's in late 50-60's in patients.They  develope a resting pin- rolling tremor, masked facies, rigidity and slowing down of movements.  They may also have postural instability and gait difficulties. Pls see an neurologist to be sure the condition is not "parkinsonism"related to medication, possible  normopressure hydrocephalus or a stroke or brain mass.

Question 10

can you suggest some good medicines for parkinson disease?

Accepted Answer

The old standard...: Is Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa). It works really well in most people...but not all. A class of meds called a "dopamine agonist" is commonly used, too. Med choice is a good thing to discuss with your neurologist.

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