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New treatment in the future?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-17/novartis-cancer-drug-shows-promise-as-treatment-for-parkinson-s-ifvemexf

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-17/novartis-cancer-drug-shows-pro...

snorre

•9 years ago

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Voice Recognition

Hi All, So, Im looking at voice recognition software rather than using keyboards. Positives I've got so far are, Its faster than typing, and the main one is...

Hi All, So, Im looking at voice recognition software rather than using keyboard...

JerinGeorge

•9 years ago

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HOT FEET

I have hot feet off and on getting the warmest closest to time of Sinement renewal which cools my feet off. My Doctor says she has not seen this symptom in...

I have hot feet off and on getting the warmest closest to time of Sinement rene...

dannydarling

•9 years ago

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dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome known as dystonia

People with dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome develop a pattern of involuntary, sustained muscle contractions known as dystonia. As the condition...

People with dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome develop a pattern of involu...

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•9 years ago

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Exercise

I get this subscribed free to email. Check it out. Very good tips! http://livingwellwithparkinsonsdisease.com/2015/10/18/empower-yourself-through-exercise/

I get this subscribed free to email. Check it out. Very good tips! http://liv...

Skymom2008

•9 years ago

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'The Science of Motivation'

A slightly dated (Dec., 2013), but timeless article about the multiple roles of dopamine (or lack thereof) with a focus on that of motivation. It may be of...

A slightly dated (Dec., 2013), but timeless article about the multiple roles of ...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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Our pal John Pepper and his"conscious walking" are featured in the bestseller "The Brain's Way of Healing"

Norman Doidge , a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, authored the 2007 bestseller "The Brain That Changes Itself," which sold over 1 million copies. It...

Norman Doidge , a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, authored the 2007 bestseller...

gleeson

•9 years ago

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tight back muscles and pain

I am experiencing very tight muscles and lot of pain I believe they call it dystonia it is especially around my mid back and moves to my ribs my doctor wants...

I am experiencing very tight muscles and lot of pain I believe they call it dyst...

hanifab23

•9 years ago

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Winds of change

When you live with pd you dont need me to tell you but if you don't embrace change, adjust and keep moving forward, well I expect things would get pretty grim....

When you live with pd you dont need me to tell you but if you don't embrace chan...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Another Potential 'Alpha-Synuclein Buster'

Wayne State Advancements May Lead to New Treatments for PD "A research team led by Assia Shisheva, Ph.D., professor of physiology in Wayne State University's...

Wayne State Advancements May Lead to New Treatments for PD "A research team led...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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Changing from Mirapex to Sinemet

I was on Sinemet for several months and a new neurologist changed me to Mirapex. I have been on it for two moths and it is not working as well as Sinemet. I...

I was on Sinemet for several months and a new neurologist changed me to Mirapex....

tobykeith

•9 years ago

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2015 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's

I’m participating in 2015 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's and need your support. Could you please contribute to my fundraising efforts? "Every penny is a...

I’m participating in 2015 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's and need your support....

llm31172

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Fungus 'may cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease'

2013 New research has suggested that a compound often exuded by fungus could be linked to symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The investigators say Parkinson's...

2013 New research has suggested that a compound often exuded by fungus could b...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Droxidopa reduces symptoms

Although it normally has completely different uses, including orthostatic hypotension, the prodrug droxidopa has been found to reduce the symptoms of...

Although it normally has completely different uses, including orthostatic hypote...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Fainting / black-outs due to ortho - hypotension

Boy i thot PD would be my last major challenge / Enter O H. tried compression sox (not sold on them yet). Tried Fludro cort med and dropped for...

Boy i thot PD would be my last major challenge / Enter O H. tried compressio...

justaninconvenience

•9 years ago

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Recent TedTalk on Neurogenesis

Interesting TedTalk discussing diet & lifestyle factors for optimizing neurogenesis:...

Interesting TedTalk discussing diet & lifestyle factors for optimizing neurogene...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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Weight Gain

Hi I was diagnosed 5 years ago and I was size 10. I have since been on medication for my Parkinsons. I have not eaten any more than I used to but over the five...

Hi I was diagnosed 5 years ago and I was size 10. I have since been on medicatio...

twotutts42

•9 years ago

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medication vs. exercise

levodopa and dopamine agonists’ treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients can become ineffective to control involuntary movements. Laboratory studies on...

levodopa and dopamine agonists’ treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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anxiety

we have been using l-theanine for this with great success. my husband takes 300mg every 5 hours - 7am/12pm/5pm/11pm. i hold off giving the last one because i...

we have been using l-theanine for this with great success. my husband takes 300...

Donzim

•9 years ago

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muscle pain

i have had parkinson's for 19 years now and lately i have been having very painful leg muscle pain i was wondering if anyone else has had ton put up with...

i have had parkinson's for 19 years now and lately i have been having very painf...

wrapson

•9 years ago

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It's not brain surgery.

DBS in the comfort of your own home... https://imshakydad.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/its-not-brain-surgery/

DBS in the comfort of your own home... https://imshakydad.wordpress.com/2015/1...

imshakydad

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Sugar & alcohol reduce tremors? Undiagnosed diabetes?

Has anyone noticed their resting tremor reduces with a good dose of sugar or alcohol? Like a soda (11 teaspoons of sugar) or a full beer (4 teaspoons of...

Has anyone noticed their resting tremor reduces with a good dose of sugar or alc...

zawy

•9 years ago

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slow or reverse parkinson's

Studies to Slow or Stop Parkinson's Disease Webinar Thursday, October 15, 12 to 1 p.m. ET The holy grail of Parkinson’s research is a therapy that will...

Studies to Slow or Stop Parkinson's Disease Webinar Thursday, October 15, 12 t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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The more I take, the less I make ...

Sometimes I think that this phrase accurately describes the taking of L-dopa (in my case Sinemet). Do other sometimes feel it is like this? John.

Sometimes I think that this phrase accurately describes the taking of L-dopa (in...

johnwt

•9 years ago

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In no man's land

Greetings, y'all. Here's the pickle I'm in: My neurologist said my DaTscan shows an 80 percent likelihood of PD and 20 percent of something they can't figure...

Greetings, y'all. Here's the pickle I'm in: My neurologist said my DaTscan shows...

Beckey

•9 years ago

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John Pepper's reputation need not be besmirched

John's contribution to PD group regarding exercise is supported by professionals and research. John having or not having PD does not affect that fact. One...

John's contribution to PD group regarding exercise is supported by professionals...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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PD and driving

I have been diagnosed just over a week now but think I have had PD for a lot longer. One thing I have found strange over the last 6 months is i can feel fine...

I have been diagnosed just over a week now but think I have had PD for a lot lon...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Contradiction

A couple short years ago, the ever vociferous John Pepper stated, "MAO-b inhibitors are capable of slowing down the progression of Pd. No other type of...

A couple short years ago, the ever vociferous John Pepper stated, "MAO-b inhibit...

metacognito

•9 years ago

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pd

husband has pd and is on lots of tablets is this normal?he stuggles in the morning to get dressed ,i have to help ,its so strange to dress your husband when he...

husband has pd and is on lots of tablets is this normal?he stuggles in the morni...

alicekeff

•9 years ago

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giving thanks

Warning: Today's blog contains a gluttony of personal excess served up un a heaping plate of appreciation....

Warning: Today's blog contains a gluttony of personal excess served up un a heap...

imshakydad

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for October 2015

New treatment in the future?

Voice Recognition

HOT FEET

dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome known as dystonia

Exercise

'The Science of Motivation'

Our pal John Pepper and his"conscious walking" are featured in the bestseller "The Brain's Way of Healing"

tight back muscles and pain

Winds of change

Another Potential 'Alpha-Synuclein Buster'

Changing from Mirapex to Sinemet

2015 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's

Fungus 'may cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease'

Droxidopa reduces symptoms

Fainting / black-outs due to ortho - hypotension

Recent TedTalk on Neurogenesis

Weight Gain

medication vs. exercise

anxiety

muscle pain

It's not brain surgery.

Sugar & alcohol reduce tremors? Undiagnosed diabetes?

slow or reverse parkinson's

The more I take, the less I make ...

In no man's land

John Pepper's reputation need not be besmirched

PD and driving

Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Contradiction

pd

giving thanks

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Posts - Cure Parkinson's | HealthUnlocked

Cure Parkinson's

All posts for October 2015

New treatment in the future?

Voice Recognition

HOT FEET

dopamine transporter deficiency syndrome known as dystonia

Exercise

'The Science of Motivation'

Our pal John Pepper​ and his"conscious walking" are​ featured in the bestseller "The Brain's Way of Healing"

tight back muscles and pain

Winds of change

Another Potential 'Alpha-Synuclein Buster'

Changing from Mirapex to Sinemet

2015 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's

Fungus 'may cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease'

Droxidopa reduces symptoms

Fainting / black-outs due to ortho - hypotension

Recent TedTalk on Neurogenesis

Weight Gain

medication vs. exercise

anxiety

muscle pain

It's not brain surgery.

Sugar & alcohol reduce tremors? Undiagnosed diabetes?

slow or reverse parkinson's

The more I take, the less I make ...

In no man's land

John Pepper's reputation need not be besmirched

PD and driving

Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Contradiction

pd

giving thanks

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

In your adult life, have you ever had a Helicobacter pylori infection?

Topics

Archive

Our pal John Pepper and his"conscious walking" are featured in the bestseller "The Brain's Way of Healing"