WANTED, Alternative PD Doctor.. North Eastern US

[KERRINGTON]

Hi, Looking for a pleasant, easy going doctor.

[wifeofparky]

If you are near Buffalo NY, I'd call Dr Tom Guttuso. He is a Movement Disorder Specialist

[jujulini in reply to wifeofparky]

isnt that interesting.... i go to thomas guttuso too. hes great, very open to alternative treatments. i only wish he had an office in the city. hes located at - ubmd neurology 5851 main st williamsville, ny 716-932-6080

[KERRINGTON in reply to jujulini]

Which of the two cities is less stressful to drive in ?

Thanks to you too !

[jujulini in reply to KERRINGTON]

buffalo is alot less stressful to drive in. williamsvile is loaded with 4 lanes of traffic and strip malls.

[KERRINGTON in reply to jujulini]

Thanks, very good to know, even if I'm not doing the driving.

[jujulini in reply to KERRINGTON]

and if you are spending the night, i recommend staying in the city. buffalo has great restaurants, and beautiful architecture. and if you are here during the last weekend in july, we have the largest garden walk (self guided tour) in the country - over 400 gardens participate, with over 10,000 visitors.

[KERRINGTON in reply to jujulini]

Yes, I want to make this into a mini vacation. There's so much to see.

[jujulini in reply to KERRINGTON]

thats great. if you want to contact me privately thru my profile (i dont want to take up any more space with off topic stuff), i can let you know about some nice things to do or see when youre here.

[ConnieD in reply to jujulini]

Wow I see Dr Kelly Andrewjewski with UB md . Is the office you go to next to Milos?

[jujulini in reply to ConnieD]

yes.

[ConnieD in reply to jujulini]

What alAlternative treatments is he open to? She’s not although she’s very nice.

[jujulini in reply to ConnieD]

on my own, i use homeopathy, manntitol and now thiamine. he is not opposed to my using them, and he is always interested in what i am doing, since he said at my last visit that i must be doing something right. he has suggested different supplements (melatonin for insomnia), which he takes. he didnt know alot about homeopathy, but took the time to listen to my explanation. he was very interesed in the mannitol, and was looking up the study on his laptop when i was there.

i have been to other mds in the past that have dismissed alternatives, but he always has an open mind. he knows i dont like conventional medicine, and while he may suggest something conventional, he is always understanding when i say no. my next appt is in january, and i will talk to him about the thiamine then.

[KERRINGTON in reply to wifeofparky]

Thank you, I checked him out last night, and his patients seem to really like him. I'm only 6-8 hrs away by car from NJ Will def see him by winter..

[wifeofparky in reply to KERRINGTON]

Williamsville is less stressful. It is a suburb of Buffalo

[KERRINGTON in reply to wifeofparky]

Ha ! Now I have stress....2 conflicting opinions : )

[wifeofparky in reply to KERRINGTON]

Buffalo and Williamsville are adjacent to each other. Driving in the city can be challenging because of the one way streets. You must visit our waterfront especially Canalside. Driving to the office is easy and Williamsville has a quaint village atmosphere for walking around and visting the shops. We have a great Thruway system that gets you around very easily. Niagara Falls is a must see.

[wifeofparky in reply to wifeofparky]

Regardless where you stay, you will want to come back. It is a beautiful City and even as a native, I have not seen everything.

[andrehypnotic]

GOOD LUCK. IT IS LIKE FINDING A CHICKEN WITH TEETH!!

[KERRINGTON in reply to andrehypnotic]

absolutely !

[Cbgs]

I’ve recently switched from neurologist to a movement disorder specialist in Albany

Dr Octavian Adam

He’s young , intelligent , laid back...

I’m very happy I found him

[KERRINGTON in reply to Cbgs]

What can a movement disorder specialist do for you that a neurologist can't...I've read abbot them, but still can't quite get a grip on them.

[Cbgs in reply to KERRINGTON]

A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist who has received additional training in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders including dystonia, chorea, tics and tremors. Whereas a general neurologist may treat patients with any of more than 100 neurological conditions, a movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. The benefit of seeing a movement disorder specialist, often affiliated with a major university or teaching hospital, is that they are usually on the cutting-edge of knowledge and treatment of PD and other movement disorders and are often best equipped to tailor a plan of care for you and your specific needs.

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[KERRINGTON in reply to Cbgs]

Thank you Cbgs, this was informative & very interesting. Now, I guess I'm wondering why they'd be any benefit to seeing a neuro at all.

[Cbgs in reply to KERRINGTON]

General neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They treat a variety of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease

I still see a Neuro in FL annually

And email him regularly

Bc he specializes in PD

[KERRINGTON in reply to Cbgs]

So there are neuro's who may specialize in pd only ?

What kinds of things have your neuro and movement doctors each recommended to you other than meds ?

Do you live in Fl. ? Thanks again.

[Cbgs in reply to KERRINGTON]

Not so much ! Lol

But the mvmnt dr has helped with dosages. you would be surprised with what a small, simple change can make, yet you couldnt / didnt think of it yourself !

Re the FL dr

I send him all the latest Pd “ cures “

He always responds with rational explanations & keeps me sane!

Oh sry .... I don’t live in FL

I’m upstate NY

[Sane1]

Funny that today I was thinking I needed to find a more open minded movement specialist and came across this post. I'm in the Buffalo area and my Doc is in Williamsville also. Thank you for the referral!