Ear Stimulation for Parkinson's Symptoms

[SeaThere]

I read an article today on Dr. Mercola's website about a device being used that stimulates the ear canal and provides long lasting relief for Parkinson's symptoms. I also found another article discussing the same topic at Neuroscience News.com: neurosciencenews.com/ear-st...

Summary: A headset that stimulates the ear canal improves both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The effects of the stimulation appear to have a lasting effect following treatment.

Source: University of Kent

Here's a link to the abstract at Science Direct: doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldi...

Title of the article at Science Direct is: "Caloric vestibular stimulation for the management of motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease"

It seems to be a fairly new finding. I hope this is of interest to everyone.

[ElliotGreen]

Someone posted the link yesterday, but I didn't click on it because I didn't know what "caloric vestibular stimulation" meant.

[SeaThere in reply to ElliotGreen]

I wouldn't know either! I think the other person mentioned reading the same article on Dr. Mercola's website. Anyway, I just hope if this device works as well as they say it does that they make it available to the public!

[Despe in reply to ElliotGreen]

Yap, it was me. Now where do we buy this device??

[ConnieD]

This device is quite interesting any engineers on our forum?? I know that someone on the forum was making his own pons device. Maybe we can put some heads together and make our own. I have a nephew who has a doctorate in engineering maybe I could recruit him. He’s more into robotics but maybe if we found a patent or design he could take a look at it. Message me if you think it’s a good idea. I’m all for non invasive, no drugs therapy!

[Despe in reply to ConnieD]

Hi Connie! "I’m all for non invasive, no drugs therapy!" you commented. Well, aren't we all??

I believe it's a great idea to recruit your nephew, and I know many of us will support your endeavor.

[ConnieD in reply to Despe]

Yes it would be great to have the opportunity to try some of these devices but sadly they don’t seem to come to market. It was wishful thinking on my part. I think some have built their own red light hats , and one person I don’t remember who was attempting to make a pons device. This sounds interesting too but probably too difficult. So glad your husband is doing better!!😊💕

[Despe in reply to ConnieD]

Hi Connie!

A lot of trials, products, meds etc. but still not within reach.

How are you feeling?

[ConnieD in reply to Despe]

I’m doing okay. I broke out in a rash that was making me crazy with itching. In the past when I have had eczema or skin issues taking a short duration of prednisone along with antihistamines worked well for me. I have a new regular dr. who didn’t want to prescribe steroids and said to use over the counter cortisone cream and Benadryl. The rash was spreading and when I called my dr. back he advised me to go to urgent care since it was the weekend. The PA at urgent care said she thought I had scarlet fever and did a strep test. It was negative and my throat felt fine I said but she said she was confident that it was scarlet fever and prescribed antibiotics. A few days later it was now all over and I ended up in the ER. They gave me IV Benadryl and a prescription for prednisone. I share this because this all could have been avoided if I still had a dermatologist but in recent years my skin has been good so I stopped going to one. I was fortunate to get in with a new dermatologist who agreed with the hospital and laughed at the scarlet fever diagnosis saying in all his years he hasn’t seen 1 case. I’m on the mend and I hope others keep their specialists on board with annual visits and avoid my stupidity, I’ve learned my lesson.

[Despe in reply to ConnieD]

Oh, Connie, so sorry to hear about your skin problems. Anyway, I hope you stay free of this kind of rush, but, knock on wood, if you experience it again, please apply ALOE VERA, pure one, no additives. Also, apply cold compresses, ice cold if possible. My sister and I have had skin rushes and LOTS of itching. They are amazing natural remedies, no doctor needed.

[ConnieD in reply to Despe]

Good advice, thank you!! 😊