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LSVT treatment options for Parkinson's May 14, 2014 | Written by Ask The Expert Julie Anderson Q. What is LSVT? A. LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) was named after Mrs. Lee Silverman and was developed in 1987. The treatment has been scientifically studied for 20 years with funded support from the National Institute for Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) of the National Institutes of Health. LSVT is an innovative way to improve the communication and movement in Parkinsons disease patients. This treatment can be applied to other neurological conditions. There are two different treatments, LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG. Q. What is LSVT LOUD? A. LSVT LOUD is one of the most widely practiced treatments for speech disorders associated with Parkinsons disease and other neurological disorders. This treatment focuses on increasing vocal loudness and has an intensive approach on ones mouth. Speech therapy, specifically LSVT LOUD, may improve voice and speech function. LSVT LOUD improves vocal loudness by stimulating the muscles of the voice box through a series of exercises. Q. What is LSVT BIG? A. LSVT BIG can be delivered by a physical or occupational therapist. Principles of LSVT LOUD were applied to limb movement in people with … Continue reading →

Available treatments for Parkinsons disease include a range of prescription medications, surgery and physical and supportive therapies. All treatments aim to control symptoms but none can yet prevent progression of the disease. Most medications have side effects. Which treatment is most suitable for an individual depends on factors such as the age of the person, the symptoms causing most distress and the severity and stage of their disease. Warning!Parkinsons NSW has serious concerns about unproven products & therapies (stem cells, chelation therapy, etc). Parkinsons NSW suggests that patients should discuss such treatments with their neurologist. There is also the risk that these untested treatments may actually be harmful, physically as well as financially. Medicine Update is an online publication produced by National Prescribing Service, designed to be used by consumers who are considering new medicines. It aims to highlight important information about how the medicine is used in therapy, how it compares with other therapies, provides any important safety information and explains the conditions of its listing on the PBS. In the December 2009 issue, Medicine Update considers the benefits of pramipexole (Sifrol), which can be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinsons disease.Click here to visit Medicine Update Oral … Continue reading →

Parkinson's disease facts Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and the most common movement disorder. It is characterized by progressive loss of muscle control, which leads to trembling of the limbs and head while at rest, stiffness, slowness, and impaired balance. As symptoms worsen, it may become difficult to walk, talk, and complete simple tasks. The progression of Parkinson's disease and the degree of impairment vary from individual to individual. Many people with Parkinson's disease live long productive lives, whereas others become disabled much more quickly. Premature death is usually due to complications such as falling-related injuries or pneumonia. Most individuals who develop Parkinson's disease are 60 years of age or older. Since overall life expectancy is rising, the number of individuals with Parkinson's disease will increase in the future. Adult-onset Parkinson's disease is most common, but early-onset Parkinson's disease (onset between 21-40 years), and juvenile-onset Parkinson's disease (onset before age 21) also exist. Descriptions of Parkinson's disease date back as far as 5000 BC. Around that time, an ancient Indian civilization called the disorder Kampavata and treated it with the seeds of a plant containing therapeutic levels of what is today known as levodopa. Parkinson's disease … Continue reading →

Parkinson's Disease herbs vitamins and supplements - natural and alternative treatment, diet, food and home remedy by Ray Sahelian, M.D.January 5 2015 Definition: Parkinsons disease is a common neurological condition afflicting about 1 percent of men and women over the age of seventy. A small region in the brain, called the substantia nigra, begins to deteriorate. The neurons of the substantia nigra use the brain chemical dopamine. With the loss of dopamine, tremors begin and movement slows. Despite current drug therapies, it remains a progressive and incurable condition. Many patients with this neurological condition may also suffer from age related cognitive decline or have some of the symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Parkinson's disease is both hereditary and due to environmental factors. Natural treatment strategies and remedies The nutritional treatment for Parkinsons disease is still an uncharted territory. The most promising approach appears to be the use of antioxidants to slow the oxidation and damage to the substantia nigra. Its possible that additional nutritional approaches may be found in the future. Those who exercise regularly early in their adult life have a lower risk. Weight training in a gym or at home could reduce the stiffness, slowness, and tremors. Deep sleep … Continue reading →

While there still is no cure for Parkinson's disease, there are many medications and other treatment approaches available to help improve symptoms. Because Parkinson's is a progressive disease, many experts agree it's important to begin treatment as soon as possible to help you maintain an active lifestyle. There are a number of different kinds of medications available to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Most medications for Parkinson's disease treat the declining levels of dopamine by either: You may start out with one medication, but over time your doctor will most likely add and change medications as your symptoms change. MAO-B inhibitors preserve dopamine. MAO-B is an enzyme that breaks down the dopamine in your brain. MAO-B inhibitors help prevent dopamine from being broken down, so more of your brain's dopamine is preserved. Dopamine agonists mimic dopamine. Dopamine agonists act like dopamine in the brain, mimicking the effects of dopamine. Levodopa helps replace dopamine. Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain, helping to replace the brain's diminished supply of dopamine. Levodopa is a cornerstone PD therapy that many patients will eventually be prescribed. COMT inhibitors help prevent the breakdown of levodopa. By blocking the action of the COMT enzyme, COMT … Continue reading →

Definition of Parkinson's Disease: A progressive, neurological disease first described in 1817 by James Parkinson. The pathology is not completely understood, but there appears to be consistent changes in the melanin-containing nerve cells in the brainstem The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. See sub-topics See 19 generic medications used to treat this condition Alternative treatments for Parkinson's Disease The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Parkinson's Disease. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Micromedex Care Notes: Symptoms and treatment for: Mayo Clinic Reference: See the article here: Parkinson's Disease Medication | Drugs.com … Continue reading →

2001-2008 HAAP Media Ltd Updated February 09, 2015. Although there is as yet no cure for Parkinsons Disease (PD), scientists are hot on the track for better treatments to manage its symptoms. There is also a search for treatments that can slow the progression of the disease. Drug therapy to both manage the symptoms of PD, and slow the progression of the disease, remains the Gold Standard treatment option for PD. Levodopa increases the level of dopamine in the brain and thus relieves the movement problems of PD. Levodopa however has side effects. One of Levodopas common side effects is nausea so it is usually given with a second drug, carbidopa, that prevents nausea. The combination of Levodopa/Carbidopa effectively treats the symptoms of PD, allowing many people with PD to live relatively normal, active, and productive lives for many years. Dopamine Agonists are a class of drugs that, like levodopa, increase dopamine activity in the brain. Commonly prescribed dopamine agonists include: bromocriptine (Parlodel), pergolide (Permax), pramiprexole (Mirapex), and ropinirole (Requip). They do not work as well as levodopa for the movement problems of PD but they may be able to slow progression of the disease. A small percentage of patients … Continue reading →

Amazing DBS Before After It's another *AMAZING* NMC Deep Brain Stimulation success story for a patient with #Parkinsons! Watch Mr. Richardson's intense tremors melt away once the system surgically implanted... By: The NeuroMedical Center Clinic … Continue reading →

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UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a possible mechanism for how deep-brain stimulation (DBS), a widely used treatment for movement disorders, exerts its therapeutic effects. Few medical treatments show results as rapid and dramatic as those seen with DBS, in which surgically implanted devices deliver electrical pulses to inner brain structures involved in movement. In most Parkinson's disease (PD) patients who receive the treatment, symptoms of slow movement, tremor, and rigidity sharply diminish soon after the stimulation device is activated, and quickly return if the device is turned off. But surprisingly, there has been very little understanding of precisely why and how DBS works so well--a lack of knowledge that has held back efforts to further improve the therapy. Despite the great success of DBS, some significant problems remain. Customizing the stimulation delivered by DBS devices for each patient to maximally reduce symptoms is challenging and time-consuming. And a minority of patients never obtains the full benefit their physicians expect. With a better understanding of how DBS acts on brain circuits, researchers hope to address these shortcomings and make DBS an even more effective treatment. The new research, published online April 13, 2015 in Nature Neuroscience, reveals that DBS keeps … Continue reading →