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     • In addition to these conventional complementary therapies, more unconventional complementary therapies useful to those with Parkinson's disease (PD) include mind and body practices (yoga, meditation, stress management), manipulative therapies (massage, chiropractic, acupuncture), alternative medical systems (cannabis, homeopathy, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine), and energy therapies (Reiki, Qi Gong).
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   What are alternative therapies for Parkinson's disease?

   • In Eastern countries, this number rises to about 75%, Spears says. WATCH: Dr. Chauncey Spears discusses using alternative therapies in Parkinson's Disease. Complementary and alternative therapies are broad and can include chiropractic methods, homeopathy, music, acupuncture and naturopathy as well as nutritional and herbal supplements.

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   Can complementary therapies help people with Parkinson's Live Well?

   • The options to help people with Parkinson's live well are not limited to conventional medicine and DBS. This list of 19 complementary therapies people associated with the Davis Phinney Foundation Blog experimented with, under the care of their medical team, in an attempt to reduce symptoms even more. By Fred Scott.

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   Can Parkinson's disease be cured?

   • Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition with a wide range of symptoms, including tremor and problems with gait and balance. There is currently no cure, but treatment can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment approaches include: The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary widely.

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   What is the most effective Parkinson's disease medicine?

   • Carbidopa-levodopa (Rytary, Sinemet, Duopa, others). Levodopa, the most effective Parkinson's disease medicine, is a natural chemical that passes into the brain and is converted to dopamine. Levodopa is combined with carbidopa (Lodosyn), which protects levodopa from early conversion to dopamine outside the brain.

   Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 2, 2020 · Exploring Alternative Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease. Because no two Parkinson’s disease patients are alike, a Michigan Medicine neurologist encourages patients to consider conventional and alternative treatment options. March 2, 2020 5:00 AM. Author | Jane Racey Gleeson

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   Oct 2, 2019 · In addition to these conventional complementary therapies, more unconventional complementary therapies useful to those with Parkinson's disease (PD) include mind and body practices (yoga, meditation, stress management), manipulative therapies (massage, chiropractic, acupuncture), alternative medical systems (cannabis, homeopathy, Ayurveda ...

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   Complementary Medicine. A growing number of people with Parkinson’s disease are interested in trying complementary treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Complementary approaches to treating Parkinson’s Disease can include yoga, massage, and acupuncture. Even music therapy and art therapy have been used to treat Parkinson’s symptoms.

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   • Increasing Dopamine Levels
   • Tremors and Body Movement
   • Depression, Psychosis, and Dementia

   The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease mainly result fromTrusted Sourcelow levels of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical messenger or neurotransmitter. Drugs for Parkinson’s disease aim to replenish dopamine levels or mimic its action. These are called dopaminergic drugs. Dopaminergic medications can: 1. reduce rigidity and muscle stiffness ...

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   Amantadine

   Originally created to treat the flu, amantadine (Gocovri) provides immediate relief for motor symptoms in most people with Parkinson’s disease. Doctors do not know exactly how it works, but it seems to affect a number of receptors in the brain. It is available as a 100 milligram capsule and also in liquid and tablet form. People with kidney problems may need to take a lower dose. Side effects include: 1. nausea 2. a dry mouth 3. sleep problems 4. confusion and hallucinations 5. lightheadednes...

   Anticholinergics

   These medications control tremor. Examples include trihexyphenidyl (Artane) and benztropine (Cogentin). However, some people prefer not to use these drugs because of the side effects, which can include: 1. urine retention 2. confusion and hallucinations 3. dry mouth 4. reduced short-term memory 5. blurred vision Two commonly prescribed anticholinergics are trihexyphenidyl (previously sold as Artane) and benztropine (Cogentin).

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   Depression affects up to 50%of people with Parkinson’s disease, according to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and up to 50% will also experience psychosis. Up to 30% will experience anxiety. Dementia and apathy are also common. The table below shows some of the medications a doctor may prescribe to treat each of these conditions, according ...

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   Alternative medicine By Mayo Clinic Staff Supportive therapies can help ease some of the symptoms and complications of Parkinson's disease, such as pain, fatigue and depression.

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   More patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are pursuing complementary therapies to address their symptoms, according to data presented at the 2016 World Parkinson Congress, held September 20-23 ...

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   Apr 5, 2024 · These medicines increase or substitute for dopamine. People with Parkinson's disease have low levels of brain dopamine. However, dopamine can't be given directly because it can't enter the brain. You may have significant improvement of your symptoms after beginning Parkinson's disease treatment.