Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine. In the brain, acetylcholine is involved in learning and memory. In the rest of the body, it stimulates the autonomic nerves—those that regulate contractions of blood vessels, airways, and our cardiovascular and digestive systems. The strongest anticholinergic drugs include some antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, medications to control overactive bladder, and sleeping pills.
Benzodiazepines boost another neurotransmitter's effectiveness. They make gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—which slows the activity of neurons in the brain-—more potent. For that reason, they are used to calm anxiety and help people sleep.
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This is why I don't let my kids take antihistamines for allergies, it's harmful for their brains.
Too many people think that if a drug is OTC it's benign. We don't use Tylenol because it depletes glutathione. Ibuprofen is an insecticide. We know what those do. Aspirin is used sparingly and we ride out fevers, they are part of a healthy immune response. CBD oil works great as a pain reliever and antiinflammatory. The more you know right?!
The best treatment for a headache or flu is: Pepsi over ice, and bag of corn chips, and a bowl of really hot salsa (a can of crushed tomatoes with cayenne pepper will do).
I’m resistant to antidepressants, taken over 25 in all 3 classes. Benzodiazepines are the only thing that’s kept me alive and I believe I’m smarter then I’ve ever been.🤣
That's amazing, being resistant to antidepressants. Do you know why that is? All's good so long as the doc keeps prescribing benzos, but if you ever have to go off them........🔥👹
I believe it’s close to 50% of people are treatment resistant to antidepressants. Why, I don’t remember. I had to get off alprazolam(the worst)before. I was on about 6 mg a day. You have to switch to a benzo with a longer half life then slowly taper off. Believe me it’s a bitch to say the least. Unfortunately I had to go back on Clonazepam but have held steady at 2 mg for years.
Tried that too, did not help for damaged nerves pain, but over time it may calm the nerve so we are going to continue to use the supplement for now. Read good reports about this on Pub Med. I think PD may have made HWP have lower pain tolerance. He has had this problem for 20 years+ much worse past couple years. (that could be age too!)
Yes 600 2x day, researching glutamate toxicity, which was recently a post. It makes sense that the imbalance with GABA could cause more pain sensitivity. Also, researeching proanthocyandins and herbs used in Eastern Medicine. Will post if seems there is some effacacy to supplement.
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My top sleep aid right now 
IS DYSKINESIA PART OF PD?
What improvements can we anticipate within 10-15 years? 
Sluggish lymphatic drainage can make your PD worse
