Parkinson's Disease - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

I'm Dr. Melinda Burnett, and I'm a neurologist here at CHI Health. I am a specialist in movement disorders.
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What that means is that a lot of the patients I see, have Parkinson's disease which is a fairly common disease. About one out of a hundred of us will get it in our lifetime, and that frequency increases as we get older.
Parkinson's disease is still a big mystery as to why people get it. We haven't really figured out any clear cause other than some people who are exposed to pesticides, herbicides or well water when they're younger are at a slightly higher risk of getting Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is something that shows up in different ways for different people. It is common for people to get tremors, or shaking in their hands, even when they're relaxed. Some people also get stiffness and their walking changes. They may stoop over or shuffle when they walk. There can be other causes of that which is why it's good to see a movement disorder doctor or neurologist to be diagnosed. Once diagnosed, the good news is that we have many treatments that can help with the symptoms.
The most commonly used medication is something called sinemet, or carbidopa-levodopa which are medications that can help stop the tremors and stiffness. If the disease progresses we have fancier treatments like brain surgery. It's a very treatable condition and it helps to have someone knowledgeable about the medicines and the diagnosis to guide people along. If you or your loved one has any similar symptoms please do go to the neurologist and get answers so we can get you feeling better.

[@JeromeCianMatthew]

I have a Parkinson's Disease in eight years. Still hoping for the cure. Thank you!

[@mayzinthu]

My bro is now age of 46 and he has been suffering with Parkinson’s for 10 years .. he is on his medication as mentioned in the video. But He tremor is getting worse day by day and his movements are significantly slowing down ... 😢

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[@nerotrinidad2608]

My sister suffering Parkinson's for 15 yrs now. She's bed reden... But still have good appetite... The more we suffer in taking care of her.

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[@joantendler6518]

One idea is to have her tested for chloride and, since she's probably very low, she could take it as a supplement or an IV. All the toxins linked to Parkinson's are chlorinated compounds and therefor displace chloride from the chloride ion channels, which we need for controlled movement. So, I think taking chloride would help her a great deal, along with a few other supplements, like lysine, serine, glycine, and arachidonic acid, to rebuild myelin.

[@lilliannasmoot1606]

Long story short my grandmother died from Parkinson’s like she died from it I don’t care what this lady says they put her in a mental institution because she started losing her mind her dopamine was not working the rest of her senses in her body. I had a fight three weeks to get her out as a matter of fact it was Riverdale Georgia called Riverwoods they kept her in there strapped to a damn wheelchair a dirty ass diaper she couldn’t do nothing for herself. I then finally was able to get her home and I took care of her until she stop remembering who I was I am her oldest granddaughter and I hope I’m the last happy memory that she remembers to be honest. That disease causes dementia as well as Alzheimer’s they won’t remember you they will lose all function of their body they can’t regain it back I mean my grandmother walked down the steps I couldn’t even imagine walking down if I was sick, she was the strongest woman I knew if you’d like to know more like this comment

[@charlesdennie2189]

I'm sorry for your loss for what it's worth my mother in law has it

[@ray5285]

Thanks you I have an essay due about Parkinson’s and I’ve been procrastinating on it😅 but this really helped thank you!!

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[@favourjohn312]

I want you all to know that there is a nature cure to Parkinson’s and I cured mine with the help of herbal remedy from Dr Oyalo on channel and now I’m completely free from it.

[@RabuHina]

I hope there will be a cure for this disease soon (as well as many crippling diseases out there)

[@rachealtaylor1497]

I would love to discuss more concerning this disease, my grandpa has it If yes kindly send me a email or message me on hangout [e-mail] ...🇺🇸will look out for your text or email by tomorrow bye

[@bareeranauman427]

same here

[@akhandpratapsinghyadav6890]

Thanks mam my father have been suffering from Parkinson's disease since December 2013 ,please give some information

[@akhandpratapsinghyadav6890]

Tell how improved my father

[@hamzamarone6320]

You in india are so lucky to have mucuna pruriens . It works better than drugs

[@rachealtaylor1497]

hows your father doing i hope hes okay ?

[@limitless3662]

What to do if a parkinsons person is unable to swallow food

[@DaicyMiaLuv2]

Thanks for that informative information..

[@mabondavis4838]

hello sir, this is a very good video on parkinsonism. my Aunt is also suffering from this condition. day by day her condition was going to be worse. she was unable to do day to day activities. one day she came to know about planet ayurveda. she visited there and they gave her a parkinsonism care pack. now she is recovering.

[@benkouiderouarda3728]

My Mather also suffer from Parkinson's disease. Could I ask you?

[@julienbarbier7478]

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[@DavesChaoticBrain]

In regards to the tremors, would anyone know if they're completely involuntary, or are they a response to something? Are the people even aware tremor is happening? I'm curious because I've occasionally had an issue where my joints in my arms had a weird sensation that felt like I could only relieve it by allowing my arms to twitch. Normally it's only lasted maybe 10 or 15 minutes at most, but today it's been going for hours.

[@favourjohn312]

I want you all to know that there is a nature cure to Parkinson’s and I cured mine with the help of herbal remedy from Dr Oyalo on channel and now I’m completely free from it.

[@angelamayson9439]

How do you know it’s not caused from benzodiazepine withdrawal? Especially, when there isn’t a test for Parkinson’s.

[@FriedEgg101]

I imagine because there are many people with parkinsons who have never taken benzos. Fwiw cannabis withdrawal also causes parkinsons-like symptoms.

[@Mike-pj1kv]

Talk to a professional!! Dont guess and and dudes on youtube!!!

[@ritagonzalez4302]

Thank you my precious mother has this disease but my GOD is bigger and he's able to cure her, let his will be done Praise you Father GOD KING JESUS..

[@charlesdennie2189]

Amen 🙏 praise to God

[@oldguywisdom2904]

I noticed you failed to mention that rem sleep disorder is a condition indicates you are more likely to develop Parkinson. 80% of people with rbd develop Parkinson within 10 to 14 years

[@sabinyadav5767]

Yeah

[@noorulain3689]

Can anyone guide me how to measure blood pressure of a PD patient accurately?

[@whakabuti]

Two of my uncles have parkinsons. I'm really sad seeing them get worse. Somewhat selfishly I hope I haven't inherited it through my mum.

[@rachealtaylor1497]

I would love to discuss more concerning this disease, my grandpa has it If yes kindly send me a email or message me on hangout [e-mail] ...🇺🇸will look out for your text or email by tomorrow bye

[@elizabethbowie9753]

No. We inherit things from only the father's bloodline, not our mother's bloodline. Think about it. If a female is pregnant, & doesn't know who the father is, ... they draw blood from the Father to find out. & even in ancestry tests, they need the Father's blood type. ALL of us have our father's bloodtype, Not our mother's !! My father died a few yrs ago, but if I & my sister wanted to find out more about our ancestors from decades ago... our Brother would have to do the DNA test !!! 💗 So, I'm so upset that my cousin Karen, 6 yrs younger than me, just died of Parkinson's... But, she got it from Her father's side of the family. 😔😪😔😔😔💙

[@midshipsport]

Main cause - Worries.

[@troyspain7073]

Treatments for symptoms not treatment for the disease, pardon my but it's not the same thing! Hiding the fact that I have a disease is not curing it.

[@getsnipedhockey32]

Informative video cool

[@QueenLiliTheRed]

I think adhd medications or dopamine may trigger parkinsons more

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[@tazmenroe6985]

the endocannabinoid system isnt taught in school, look elsewhere to find causes for parkinsons

[@Bright-It]

Say I am Melinda Burnett, Neurologist at CHI Health ... less smug. If you mention your speciality, everyone will know that you attended Medical School and you are medical worker.

[@The1saturn]

they also don't have a way to test for it either

[@mabudtech6263]

My father attracted parkinsen diseas what I do

[@2weeksago642]

I work two jobs and sometimes I feel like i’m not getting enough sleep. Will being constantly sleep deprived for about a year increase my risk of parkinson’s disease?

[@kssps2009]

Madam, I get pain when I touch my head and bend my head. Do I tend to have PD? I am a Vegetarian person

[@michellecheatley1214]

You may be at risk for developing B12 deficiency. www.B12Awareness.org

[@ashleycharles5255]

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[@Therealweirdo]

Can we lower the stages... ??? By treatments..

[@rachealtaylor1497]

I would love to discuss more concerning this disease, my grandpa has it If yes kindly send me a email or message me on hangout [e-mail] ...🇺🇸will look out for your text or email by tomorrow bye

[@deepakbhatia4668]

From last sunday i got vibration from my foot to back and back to head is it parkinson disease?

[@Mike-pj1kv]

A doctor can help answer that question.

[@michellecheatley1214]

How many Parkinson patient have B12 deficiency. ? & Does Levodopa are at risk from developing B12 deficiency. ?

[@scholasticak7500]

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[@elizabethbowie9753]

I'm really ticked off. I Don't have it. Both my parents grew up in large families. (My grandparents had 10 kids, & 30+ grandkids...) NO one had Parkinson's... But 2nite, my Sweet little cousin, Died of Parkinson's. She was Only in her Early 60's. My Grandparents lived til they were in their 80's. No Parkinson's There. My aunts and uncles lived to be 90. (I still have 2 aunt's, in their 80's.). NO one had Parkinson's. So Don't Tell me it's hereditary. 🙄. Just tell Us what Causes it, & How to get rid of it.🙄. I'm sick of these vids. where they go on & on..."I'm Dr so&so... with all these degrees..." then they can't even tell us the Cause or Cure. 🙄

[@magedhesham4696]

I love you 😂😂

[@vicanley]

I think masturbation is the main cause for tremors

[@WECOOK1969]

Rocking back and forth during this video is a god damn joke be professional you’re not in college