Finally meet my MDS after my FUS surgery

[Markbit]

I went to see my MDS two days ago, 4 months after my PTT FUS surgery and he was really happy with the results. He opposed initially and tried to convence me to go through DBS, but he was very pleased with my evolution. He advised me i should up l-dopa a bit, what i'm trying adding mucuna, and i feel a bit more stable. In the end he agreed that this kind of intervenction would be the future for the treatment as is much less invasive than DBS, and also confident to me that he had already sent one of his patients to Spain to be evaluated and see if was suitable for FUS, althoug he said there is not enough data avaliable data for the moment. But things are changing.

[Resano]

"In spiritual terms, the Source of all things is inside all things" (Dr Jeanmonod: Consciousness, a Riddle and a Key in Neuroscience and Spirituality, 2011)

[jimcaster]

Congratulations, Marco! I hope you continue to improve.

[Markbit in reply to jimcaster]

Thank you Jim. Hoping for that too

[Smittybear7 in reply to Markbit]

Wishing you continued success.

[Despe]

Congrats, Mark! Hope your improvements will continue. I believe PTT is the present and the future of PD.

[Markbit in reply to Despe]

At least my MDS liked and approved. He is one of the top neuros in my country.

[JANVAN in reply to Markbit]

Your country >>> is that Brazil ?? Than you should also heard about that neurology professor, Dr. Coimbra.....

And are you planning to do other therapy ? Because a few days ago there was a very interesting post about a good designed Chinees study about gut and Parkinson !!

Just One special thing for me, in that study, they did it only with 12 patients,......

that's not such a big number, so the power of this study is not so big...........

(sorry for the not so nice "formatted" article, but I think, you will get out of it)

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Scientists identify gut bacteria linked to neurodegenerative conditions

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In a study of the worm C. elegans, the team found bacteria species linked to the development of the conditions, and others that can counteract the effect.

By Sara Rigby

Published: 07th May, 2021 at 10:51

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Researchers have identified gut bacteria species that appear to play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.

Previous research has shown a link between the conditions and changes in the gut microbiome, but among the thousands of species that live there, it wasn’t easy to identify which ones have an effect. Now, a team based at the University of Florida, USA, have not only identified the harmful bacteria, but have also shown that certain other bacteria species can produce compounds that counteract the effect.

“Looking at the microbiome is a relatively new approach to investigating what causes neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we were able to show that specific species of bacteria play a role in the development of these conditions,” said Dr Daniel Czyz, assistant professor at the University of Florida.

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“We also showed that some other bacteria produce compounds that counteract these ‘bad’ bacteria. Recent studies have shown that patients with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease are deficient in these ‘good’ bacteria, so our findings may help explain that connection and open up an area of future study,” he said.

Neurodegenerative disorders result from proteins building up in tissue in the body. These accumulations of proteins can interfere with cell functioning.

The team studied the link between gut bacteria and neurodegenerative disease in a worm called C. elegans. When they were infected with the harmful bacteria, proteins began to build up in their tissues.

“We have a way of marking the aggregates so they glow green under the microscope,” said Czyz. “We saw that worms colonised by certain bacteria species were lit up with aggregates that were toxic to tissues, while those colonised by the control bacteria were not.”

Normal C. elegans (left) compared with worms infected with pathogenic bacteria © University of Florida

Normal C. elegans (left) compared with worms infected with pathogenic bacteria © University of Florida

The worms also lost mobility. “A healthy worm moves around by rolling and thrashing. When you pick up a healthy worm, it will roll off the pick, a simple device that we use to handle these tiny animals,” said Alyssa Walker, lead author on the paper. “But worms with the bad bacteria couldn’t do that because of the appearance of toxic protein aggregates.”

The team hope to carry out further experiments in higher organisms, and then eventually in humans.

What is dementia?

Some 850,000 people are estimated to be living with dementia in the UK, and that’s expected to rise to two million by 2050.

Dementia describes the symptoms that someone experiences as a result of a brain disease. Such symptoms can include memory loss, mood and behavioural changes, and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving and language. More than 100 diseases can cause dementia, each with slightly different symptoms.

The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s.

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A lot of greetings from Switzerland !

[Markbit in reply to JANVAN]

Hi Janvan. Nop, i'm from Portugal. I have been doing some readings from Dr. Cícero Coimbra from some years ago (that´s why i do take 5000 IU's of vitamin D on a daily basis). I believe Parkinson's is closed related to the gut, some studies show strong links, but i have read so many studies in the past years that i stopped believing in magic pills and miraculous bacterias. I believe that the disease can be controlled (to a certain point) with a lifestyle change, avoiding stress, good diet, exercise and socialization, and every tiny thing we do helps us to get a better life. Most important is to give value to the life we have, and make good choices, informed choices. I believe i have been lucky managing my disease, but i also wanted to be lucky... a lot.

Greetings from Portugal also!

[artinson]

Happy this is working out for you! Congratulations.

[Markbit in reply to artinson]

Thank you!

[Zella23]

So pleased you’re doing so well, great news!Thanks for updating us really good to hear of your journey and excellent improvement.

[Markbit in reply to Zella23]

Thank you Zella. It's good to fell this way 😄

[Missy0202]

I am so encouraged for you, and for all of us waiting in the sidelines. Looking forward to your next great report! YAH for you!

[b-bobble]

Is this the same procedure that is performed in Switzerland? What improved for you?

[Markbit in reply to b-bobble]

Yes, i did the procedure in Switzerland. Improvements, see for yourself.Me in xmas before surgery

youtube.com/watch?v=jYOU7KS...(Not working as expected?)

4 months after FUS, in the morning before taking any meds

youtu.be/vNchb2xaW-k(Not working as expected?)

youtu.be/N4jDWw19cl4(Not working as expected?)

youtu.be/6ETTQBint4E(Not working as expected?)

You will see some diferences between my treated and my untreated side.

[Yeswithasmile in reply to Markbit]

Hi Markbit

I am new to posting here but wanted to say I watched your clips and congratulations!! You must be very pleased with the outcome! Thank you for posting. It is really encouraging.

[Markbit in reply to Yeswithasmile]

Thank you. It's not like no disease, but way better than before.

[Yeswithasmile in reply to Markbit]

Yes. I could see that you were greatly improved. I think you were very brave and it paid off. Really so pleased for you.

[ConnieD in reply to Markbit]

Yes you are so improved, do you feel like you need any medicine really? Did you have to shave part of your head, or did your hair grow quickly back?

[Markbit in reply to ConnieD]

Hi Connie. Yes, i still need my meds to function properly, especially after 11 a.m, but more reduced now. I still have PD. I did shaved my head, but my hair growed really fast. I had to cut it two or three times already after the surgery.

[ConnieD in reply to Markbit]

You wouldn’t even know you had PD anymore from your video’s, congratulations! So happy to see your feeling well!😊

[JANVAN in reply to Yeswithasmile]

Hi Marco ! Can you send the -xMas Video before the operation again please here or to the facebooksite. Or in another format, because I can't open it.....The other ones or no problem ....!

Thanks in advance, Jan.

[Markbit in reply to JANVAN]

Search for Marco Serrabulho on youtube and probably you will find my channel. My videos are there.

[Hidden in reply to Markbit]

Congratulations on your dramatic improvement! Thank you for sharing these videos with us. They are wonderful to see, just wonderful!

[Despe in reply to Markbit]

Mark,

You are absolutely two different people! Your PTT was short of a miracle, so proud of you.

[Markbit in reply to Despe]

Thank you!

One more thing i discovered i can do now 😄

youtu.be/xGr91YHFPUg(Not working as expected?)

[Despe in reply to Markbit]

That's amazing, I can't even do that. Need a funnel.

My husband had cardiac ablation for tachycardia back in 2011, and he is doing great, no more arrhythmia! Ablation does work.

[Markbit in reply to Despe]

Yes it does, for sure 😀

[b-bobble]

Not able to playback the before video yet. Looking forward to seeing it. Thank you for the videos.

[b-bobble]

Saw it. What a difference. Very encouraging. Thank you.

[delboy381]

Nice to see your progress to the old you, I mean without pd. You mentioned that clinic in Switzerland have a some kind foundation that they help with financial especially young people?

[Markbit in reply to delboy381]

Yes they have, it was created by Prof. Jeanmonod. Please contact them for more details.

[delboy381 in reply to Markbit]

Thank you.

[Chriscrozer]

Hi there I am considering FUS and it's heartening to hear your results are good so far,.....can you tell me where you went for the treatment or to which doctor... thank you

[Markbit in reply to Chriscrozer]

Hi. I went to Sonimodul in Switzerland with Prof. Jeanmonod team. They are great and probably the most experienced team in the world with this tecnique.