Is there any treatment for Parkinson's Disease in this world?

Question

There are many streams for treatements e.g.

1. Modern medicines
2. Ayurveda
3. Homeopathy
4.Naturopathy
5.Ocupunture
6.Ocupresure
8. Chinese etc.

Answer 1

in amsterdan i belive (michael j fox went there for treatment) he had stem cell injections from aborted fetuses from the collagen i think and has had remarkable success however in the us it is illeagle to do this

Answer 2

So, what is this disease? What causes it, and what can we do about it? Is it progressive? Is it inherited? Have there been any developments made towards better treatment or a cure?

These are all good questions, although some of them remain without an answer. Parkinson's disease, also known as paralysis agitans, is a neurological disorder which is generally seen only in the elderly population but not altogether unheard of in young people.

The disease was first described in 1817 by James Parkinson (1755-1854), an English physician; but at that time very little information was known about its complete characterization. In fact, most of what is known today about the disease has emerged from developments made during the neurochemical era, namely during the latter part of this century. While there is not yet a cure for the disease, there are a number of medications which help slow the progression. Yet, most of the medications, including levodopa (Sinemet) lose their effects later in the disease.

There are many characteristics of the disease and many of the classic ones are used by clinicians to help diagnose the disease (as there are no special tests used to diagnose the problem, Parkinson's disease is diagnosed by symptoms and presentation.) Many people have a lack of facial expressions as if they are without feelings or emotions. There may be a monotone voice or even a drooling of the mouth. Other classic signs of Parkinson's disease include pill rolling (pronation/supination of the forearm and flexion of the fingers) as well as cogwheeling, which is most noticed with passive movements of the limbs. Later in the illness, many patients lose the ability to perform the simplest of tasks; falls then become the rule rather than the exception as the patient deteriorates. It is important to remember, however, that a clinician (your physician or health care provider) should not use the presentation alone to diagnose the disease as there are a lot of other causes of the previously mentioned symptoms. Moreover, some medications (i.e., Reglan, which is sometimes used to treat diabetics with abdominal problems) can cause pseudo-Parkinson's disease or iatrogenic Parkinsonian tremors. The problem disappears by stopping the medication.

In the physical therapy realm, the most effective treatment of Parkinson's disease is relaxation maneuvers, i.e., gentle, slow rocking, rotation of the extremities and trunk and even the use of yoga. Once relaxation techniques are employed, the therapists can initiate movement exercises of the extremities starting with the most distal (furthest from the truck of the body -- as in the hands and feet), as the disease affects the distal muscles first and then progresses to the proximal muscles). Entire therapeutic programs have been developed with physical therapy and have proven to either slow the progression of the disease or limit the patients need for assistance when performing ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). The bottom line is that the person with Parkinson's disease is encouraged to remain active. When treating our patients at the rehab facility, we always consulted with a neurologist for changes in medications dosing.

Answer 3

Treatments? Yes. However, the treatments right now generally treat the symptoms. There are no cures that you can go to your doctor for - yet.

There are some treatments like Spheramine that are still in the early stages of experimentation and clinical trials. Early results are encouraging.

Some of the treatments that you have mentioned have helped many people deal with Parkinson's disease. However, they do not cure it. Neither do the drugs like levodopa, agonists, inhibitors, etc.

The treatments that you have mentioned help, the medications do too. Exercise, nutrition and stress relief also help a lot of people.

Answer 4

Parkinsonism is bad disease to treat. But determination, positive mind set , continuous medication, avoidance of chemical drugs, deep relaxation and yoga, together can definitely improve the quality of the patient remarkably. There are a lot of drugs in Ayurveda which can give symptomatic relief. But they never mean cure.Will and determination are the most important. I am an ayurvedic practitioner.

Answer 5

The common feature among these disorders is that the parts of the brain that are affected are part of the same system. The group of structures often entangled in these abnormalities includes the basal ganglia (a large cluster of cells that lie deep in the hemispheres of the brain). The anatomic and biochemical connections from the basal ganglia to other parts of the brain are extremely complex, and not fully understood. Although the actual weakness can develop in some pathological states involving the basal ganglia, most of these diseases affect an individual’s speed, quality and ease of movement.

Answer 6

visit dr.batra's positive health clinic for treatment.they use homeopathy.alternate treatment is stem cell therapy.neurologist are the specialists.you may search on yahoo,msn and google for more info.rest is hope and destiny.you may send prayers to;miraclenet trust,p.o.box no.8611,teynampet,chennai-600018.or e-mail;[e-mail] for speedy recovery.life and death is in almighty god's hands.

Answer 7

Generally NO. Then depends on individual case history. Homeopathy may work but no guarantee. Yoga also may help. But all trial and error, no sure shot since it is brain related.

Answer 8

try homeopathy or Ayurveda, either of these two at least for one year ALONG with Yoga, few simple exercises by yoga guru, now known world over, swamy ramdeveji maharaj, has brought out one set of 2 CD called "pranayam", watch carefully follow instructions and do the exercises also one year at least, feel the difference at the end of one year.... in case u want further advise on Ayurveda wrote to : [e-mail]

Answer 9

But i think one and only sure treatment for Parkinson's is
"YOGA"
please do it & feel the difference
it is from INDIA only