Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Options, Specialists, & More

There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but it can be managed -- and the symptoms of the disease can be relieved or reduced.

Treating Parkinson's disease is often a "team effort" involving not only your neurologist but also a wide variety of specialists. Your health care team should include:

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The goals of treatment vary for each person, but in most cases, treatment for Parkinson's disease is designed to:

Most people with Parkinson's disease can be treated using prescribed medications. The most commonly prescribed drugs include:

If you react adversely to medications, or if the medications become ineffective, surgery may be advised.

Depending upon your needs, medical history, health, and symptoms, one of the following procedures may be considered for Parkinson's disease:

There are many other procedures being researched. One of the most promising involves the transplantation of fetal dopamine neurons (tissue transplant) into the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. The hope is that these cells will be able to re-grow the damaged dopamine-producing nerve cells.

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Parkinson's Disease Treatment Options, Specialists, & More