Medication and Treatment
Michael J Fox- Recently Approved Therapies
Many medications are available for the treatment of both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. A few of these drugs, which have gained approval in the last several years, are highlighted on this website.
MIchael J Fox: Deep-brain-stimulation
Surgical therapies may be considered during the course of Parkinson's disease (PD), especially if symptoms cannot be adequately controlled with medication. Similar to all of the presently available Parkinson's drugs, surgical options offer symptomatic benefit. They can ease symptoms but have not been proven to change the underlying course of disease. Older surgeries (e.g., pallidotomy and thalamotomy) involve the targeted destruction of brain cells contributing to symptoms. While these procedures are still done in certain situations, they have largely been replaced by deep brain stimulation (DBS), which delivers electrical pulses to brain cells to decrease symptoms.
Stanford Health care: Treatments
No treatment can stop or reverse the breakdown of nerve cells that causes Parkinson's disease. But there are many treatments that can help your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Click on different treatments on the left hand side of the website to learn more about specific medications.
APDA- Meds to Avoid or Use with Caution
Pamphlet summarizing specific medications To Be Avoided Or Used With Caution In Parkinson’s Disease
Michael J Fox: Medical Marijuana and Parkinsons
When it comes to treating Parkinson's symptoms, especially with non-traditional approaches, many people are curious if and how medical marijuana might work, and what research supports it.
Parkinson’s Disease: Pathophysiology and Herbal Treatment
Like most neurological diseases, Parkinson’s is caused by a mesh of genetic, infectious, epigenetic, environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors that intersect to create a perfect storm. I have been interested in the herbal treatment of Parkinson’s since I (Karen Vaughan) was diagnosed with it eight years ago. This has led me to try a variety of treatments for my clients and myself, from diet and herbs to acupuncture and craniosacral therapy.
Abbvie: Parkinson's Disease
We’re a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.
Activechiro
Dr. Eichwald combines scientific training as a physician and experience with yoga, meditation, and the performing arts to help patients benefit from treatment intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
He has continued advanced studies in the treatment of Childhood Neurobehavioral/Learning Disorders, Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation, Movement Disorders, and Neurochemistry.
Stay in Touch Center
We are a collective of Licensed Acupuncturists, Licensed Massage Therapists, and Professionally Trained Chinese Herbalists.
Our mission is to help you maintain your optimal health, develop your individual stress-management skills, and complement the services of other health-care providers.
Speaking and Swallowing Effectively
Disruptions to breathing, voice, speech and swallowing characteristics are caused by impaired movements of muscles, which are slower, less accurate, weaker or difficult to coordinate with other movements. The muscles of the lips, tongue, throat, larynx (voice box) and lungs may all be affected.
Practical suggestions for ways to improve eating ease and swallow safety are also included in this booklet. Excessive saliva production, drooling and hearing impairment are concerns for many people with PD. These problems also have an effect on communication. Practical ways of dealing with them are reviewed.