Archive for June, 2008

Is there a cure for Parkinsons?

Monday, June 30th, 2008

hotman400006 asked: If someone has parkinsons in its very early stage, is there a way to cure it or stop it from getting worse?Mildred

Parkinson’s Disease

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Groshan Fabiola asked: Parkinson’s disease is easily noticeable because of its physical manifestations. A problem that develops mostly in elderly people, Parkinson’s is very important to acknowledge so that it can be taken care of at its early stages. Knowing what it is and what the symptoms are ...

Can you be born with Parkinsons disease?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

andrew_the_longhorn asked: I was wondering if somebody can be born with the actual disease... yes, or no?Lawrence

Ayurvedic Cure for Parkinson’s Disease

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Dev Sri asked: Parkinson’s disease (Paralysis agitans) as described by James Parkinson in 1817 is characterized by degeneration of central nervous tissues, affecting the motor skills of a person, thereby impairing his (rarely her) movements and speech. Kampa vata described in Ayurveda is similar to Parkinson's disease. Kampa means vibration ...

what medications other than mirapex and sinamet are used for parkinsons?

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

ladyb asked: One the WalMart $4 medication list there were 2 Neurological medications. I do not know what they were and want to know if they are medication for PD. Mirapex and Sinamet are our of my price range as I have no insureanceAlma

Parkinson’s Signs and Symptoms

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Beth Maxwell asked: Parkinson’s Signs and Symptoms There are various Parkinson’s signs and symptoms, some people suffer from all the symptoms others suffer only a few symptoms Most people with Parkinson's do not develop all of the symptoms associated with the disease. Parkinson’s disease might progress quickly and for others it’s a more ...

Parkinson’s - Various Causes

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Beth Maxwell asked: There are various reasons why Parkinson’s disease affects your body. ‘Arteriosclerotic Parkinson's Disease,’ which is hardening of the ar­teries. Scientists have demonstrated that if hardening of the arteries happens in the area of the brain known as the basal ganglia - where the "manager of steadiness" is ...

Is there a relationship between Parkinsons Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

MARK asked: I was curious to know if there have been studies done tying Parkinsons Disease and RLS together? Is it possible for a person who has RLS to get Parkinson's later on in life? Thank you for whatever information you can give me. I don't have Parkinson's but ...

Parkinsons Disease Causes Symptoms Information With Treatment

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Juliet Cohen asked: Parkinson's is found all over the world. Exact global figures are not always available, though it is estimated that four million people worldwide have the condition. Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. Parkinson's disease afflicts 1 to 1 1/2 million people in ...

Is there a keyboard and/or mouse made for limited motor control, like for shaking Parkinsons patients?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

GrammarDiva asked: My mom has Parkinson's and arthritis. She has trouble controlling the mouse functions. Specifically, it's hard for her to manipulate the mouse when she is shaking from the Parkinson's. The keyboard is similarly problematic, though to a lesser degree. I am asking if anyone has ideas for overcoming ...