Question 1

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 2

is there a way to cure parkinson disease naturally?

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No: There is no known cure for parkinsons disease.

Question 3

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 4

is syndopa plus (levedopa + carbidoba) the only medicine to treat parkinson disease?

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No, others are used: Dopamine agonists such as pramipexole, ropinorole, and Neupro (rotigotine) patch.  Azilect, entacapone, and maybe tolcapone.  Dbs surgery and use of unit.  So, lots of choices.

Question 5

how does parkinson disease affect daily living skills?

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GRADUAL IMPACT : It is very debiltating if not treated, and gradullay declines the capacity for self care, but early diagnosis and treatment, may help some , especially having knowledge about it.

Question 6

i want to know what's the reason for parkinson disease?

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Parkinson's disease: The reason or cause for parkinson's disease is unknown. The disease arises from a progressive loss of Dopamine producing neurons or nerve cells in the substantia nigra in the midbrain portion of the brain. The initial treatments are oral medications followed by surgical options to treat the symptoms of tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement.

Question 7

does parkinson disease patient have to take parkinson medicine?

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Parkinson's disease : Patients with Parkinson's disease may not need medication if the symptoms are mild. Diet and rehabilitation exercises can help. Parkinson's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of Dopamine producing nerve cells in the substantia nigra located in the midbrain. Eventually, as more nerve cells are lost, then medications such as Dopamine agonists will be required to reduce the symptoms.

Question 8

what is the best medicine or stimulation surgety for parkinson disease?

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Meds First, then DBS: As a pd specialist i always try to get the most utility from medications first. The typical choics are (in order of preference): azilect, agonists (requip xl, Mirapex er & neupro-available july 16), then sinemet & last comtan (entacapone). If despite all these, symptom relief/qol is poor, dbs of stn or gpi ate favored & are very effective @ reducing inconsistent medication effect (.

Question 9

which is the best advanced medical center in the world for parkinson disease?

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Not one: Believe it or not, the va has excellent centers for veterans.  There are a number of great centers around the country, i would not say that one is better than the other.  From where you live, I am sure that there are some exceptional movement disorders programs in philadelphia.  Johns hopkins?

Question 10

apologize for my ignorance but is parkinson disease falls in mental illness category?

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No-Neurodegenerative: There are patients with parkinson diseaes who get dementia.  There are many patients who get bradyphrenia, which means a slowness of processing information.  Many, many patients get depression.  Overall, however, we do not consider it a mental illness.  It is a degenerative neurological movement disorder.

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