Wholistic Neurologist?

[justhavefun2]

Is there such a person? My neurologist is moving and I see this as an opportunity to seek out someone who can treat me in a more wholistic fashion. Not sure where to begin. Any thoughts? I live in WA (the state not D. C.). Thanks so very much for your help!!

[GymBag]

brainhealingcenter.com/sect...

The above is a link to The Brain Healing Institute of America web site. Maybe they can suggest someone. I know that there are Neuroligists using vitamins, accupunture, massage, and exercise and have a total wellness attitude . I hope you find what you need.

[justhavefun2 in reply to GymBag]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will check it out!

[Bailey_Texas]

Personally i would not seek out a wholistic healer. In the last 12 years i have not heard about or read about a wholistic way of treating PD that has been proven to control PD. Most if not all are scams. The only way (My opinion ) to effectively manage your Parkinson's is with conventional meds and exercise.

I have had PD for 12 years and i don't take any Supplements not even a vitamin. I only take Sinemet (3 25/100 and 1 50/200 every 4 hours 24/7) and Gabapentin 600 mg a day.

[Skydome in reply to Bailey_Texas]

Hi Bailey, I notice that you are taking a relatively high dosage of L-dopa. Do you suffer from any dyskinesia as a result? Thank you for sharing.

[Bailey_Texas in reply to Skydome]

Very little and only about 50% of the time. My wife tells me it is very very mild. dyskinesia is not a worry for me it does not hurt and so far it is the gauge that tells mew when i have taken to much ldopa. had a piece of metal removed from my eye 4 days ago and i can't focus very well. My eye is still dilated and it will remain that way till next week. I will be write very little here for the next week or so.

[justhavefun2 in reply to Bailey_Texas]

Hope you are feeling better soon!

[park_bear in reply to Bailey_Texas]

Your report is very helpful - I have personally met a number of PWP needlessly suffering from disabling symptoms due to a fear of levodopa medication. While I also believe in alternative methods it is essential for PWP to effectively manage their symptoms first.

[justhavefun2 in reply to Bailey_Texas]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Congratulations on management of this crazy disease!

[reedboat2]

I recently saw a video presentation and was impressed by Dr Laurie Mischley, a PD researcher at Bastyr University in Seattle. I would try to contact her. She is primarily a researcher but maybe she can refer you to a clinician.

I live in the SF Bay Area and have not found a naturopath who works with PD. My neurologist knows nothing about supplements. I am treating myself with exercise including boxing and Chinese Martial Arts.

Good Luck with your search and please let me know what you find out. Thanks- John G

[justhavefun2 in reply to reedboat2]

Hi John, I saw Dr. Ilene Ruhoy who is a integrative medical neurologist. I had to wait for awhile to get my appointment, but she is everything I had hoped for plus some. She is a board certified neurologist and also trained at Bastyr. I left her office with a concise list of things to do and a sense that she will use all the tools available to help me live my best life. I am excited to have her as my neurologist! Her office is between the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. If you decide to make an appointment, please make sure to get good directions from the receptionist because it’s hard to find. She also has a good website to see if she may be a good fit.

[aspergerian]

Try google for:

Functional medicine neurologist.

(Controversial topic).

functionalmedicine.doctor/f...

4irh2.com/functional-medici...

swedish.org/swedish-physici...

centerforhealingneurology.c...

[MBAnderson in reply to aspergerian]

Makes me wish I lived in Seattle.

[justhavefun2 in reply to aspergerian]

I have sent off an email to the center for healing neurology. The Doctor was trained at the University of WA and Bastyr! She is exactly who I think I am looking for. Thanks for the link! I am a big believer in traditional medicine with support from naturopathic medicine. Why not use all the tools in the toolbox instead of only the hammer? Thanks again!

[Blackfeather]

1. Vitamin D

2. Vitamin B12

3. Mucuna pruriens

4. Caloric Restriction diet

5. NAC supplementation

All of the above have been scientifically validated to be beneficial in the treatment of. PD.

[justhavefun2 in reply to Blackfeather]

Thanks Blackfeather!

[Astra7 in reply to Blackfeather]

Do you have any more info about the diet? I feel much better when I simply don't eat but I'm losing a lot of weight!

[Blackfeather in reply to Astra7]

nrronline.org/article.asp?i...

Hope this helps. Or you can search 'caloric restriction diet and Parkinson's disease'

[Astra7]

I've spent the last few days drinking and staying up late and also stressed and not eating well. My meds appear to have simply stopped working and I've never felt my PD more keenly.

I've had a long sleep and hope to get back on track today, but there is no doubt lifestyle has a significant impact.

[Bailey_Texas]

Please read my post again. Do i write "that vitamins and supplements are no benefit".

I have had bad hearing all my life and i as a result i listen very hard to what people say. You should do the same to what you read. I have had 2 doctors tell me that most people do not need vitamins and supplements and you should only take them if you have a deficiency of them and then only take the ones that you need. Americans have the most expensive piss in the world because that is where most all the vitamins and supplements end up. There is a way of getting all the vitamins and supplements we need and that is where the human race as got them sense we appeared on this planet and that is food. By the way all vitamins and supplements are drugs. The correct way to say it is Prescription drugs vs non prescription drugs.

[reedboat2]

I suggest you contact Bastyr University in Seattle. They’re awesome