Parkinson's Disease & Medication - What's New

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There are many medications to help improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, people respond to medications differently. What works for one may not necessarily work for another. Learn about the advances in Parkinson’s treatments for motor and non-motor symptoms and where we are on the path to precision medicine.
Speaker:
Vanessa K. Hinson, MD, PhD, Director, Movement Disorders Program
Medical University of South Carolina, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Bios:
Dr. Vanessa Hinson
Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD, is professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and chief of Neurology at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston. She earned her medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Hamburg, Germany. She completed her residency at MUSC, and fellowship training in movement disorders at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Hinson's special interests include the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, as well as research in the field of cognitive impairment and non-invasive brain stimulation for PD.

[@julesj5853]

While I am not a doctor, before my grandpa decided to take the parkinsons meds, I had him taking a high quality full spectrum multivitamin whole food supplement and him eating a whole food diet and because they cut down the inflammation in his body and his speech improved and he was doing better all around.

[@angelakindon6061]

I was diagnosed 7 years ago. This is one of the most informative and encouraging presentations I have ever listened to! Thank you sooooo much! Sincerely! Can’t wait for the next four sessions!

[@Mark_311]

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[@jeanmcfarland4935]

My husband has been fighting Parkinson's Disease. It took three years to be diagnosed. By then, he was having great difficulty walking, having soreness and rigidity in his muscles, and falling frequently. He had some twitching but nothing described as tremor by the number (n>3) of neurologists we saw. We also saw a rheumatologist and a physiatrist and he went through two rounds of PT. That is another story, however. PD affects sleep, movement and mood. It has changed my husband from the most patient, attentive dad into someone who is somewhat remote and has little patience. He is more often depressed. He walks with a cane and maybe should use a walker but doesn't want to, and I don't blame him. It struck him at the peak of his career. Fortunately, he doesn't have job which requires physical labor or coordination, but in spite of this he has difficulty working. His voice frequently quits on him, even with the vocal exercises he does. He has some problems with word retrieval, which seems nearly universal in Parkinson's. The discomfort from the rigidity can be distracting. Now I have a new job, keeping my husband off disability for as long as possible, as long as he wants to work full time. I attend all appts with him and count myself an active member of kunime treatment team (www.kunimeherbs.com). I have met some amazing people. I have watched the way they have provided information and support to my husband. They have answered his questions and given him information and tools to better understand Parkinson’s. This has been a huge encouragement to me. Empowering my husband with kunime medicine and truly making a difference in the world. My husband has found that kunime medicine can reverse, reduce and even stop the symptoms of PD. I wanted to honor the fact that kunime has empowered my husband. The medicine is perfect for individuals who are currently using it, or those who have that fighting spirit. Moral of my story is don’t ever give up or don't let this disease get you down in any way. Happy Xmas 🎄❤️

[@carolynk2]

Great presentation. Thank you so much.

[@b.lagarwal4175]

Is very much thankful to attend this webinar on Parkinson,s disease &medication -what’s new .

[@elsienakamoto9987]

Excellent information. Easy to understand.

[@company8600]

Wow, thanks Doctor for the presentation. Very interesting and full of information

[@christinepierson2255]

Thank you for providing us great information.

[@videomanic411]

Is mct oil beneficial? I saw a Ted talk wherebyit says it is and also can we also put the Pilates reformer machine as part of a rehabilitation program so we can use it with insurance.. it is such a helpful machine.

[@stephenboweh1565]

I am very much thankful to you guys who are trying to find the treatment for Parkinson's. If l may ask, will you be willing to extend the findings of treatment to Liberia West Africa? Please. I am Stephen N Boweh Sr. from Liberia.

[@yourfeckinmom]

I'm sad I missed this. I would love to see a webinar addressing juvenile Parkinsonism and cervical dystonia.

[@leostack8495]

I got parkinson now ill be 65 april.1 my syptons are getting harder to deal with quickly i have 3 children and devorced question what do you know about turning glieal cells of the brain into neurons human trials i was into cbs in my 4yr honorably dis charged duty at a young age 17 yes but since folate:came in the picture cure I can dream again caused from a deficiency caused by my parkinson and now Ihave 3 children taken from me and still waitng threw a false restraining order

[@leostack8495]

I got parkinson now ill be 65 april.1 my syptons are getting harder to deal with quickly i have 3 children and devorced question what do you know about turning glieal cells of the brain into neurons human trials i was into cbs in my 4yr honorably dis charged duty at a young age 17 yes but since folate:came in the picture cure I can dream again caused from a deficiency caused by my parkinson

[@julesj5853]

My grandpa was diagnosed almost 6 years ago. The carbidopa-levadopa does not help him at all, in fact it seems that he has gone downhil quite quickly after starting it. There has to be something else for those who don't respond well to the alleged "gold standard" medication carbadopa-levadopaa!

[@nanelgonowon5448]

Me im taking the meds carbidopa-levodipa 3x a day so far it is so good for me.

[@kevinedward6132]

My mother was housebound without assistance 4 months after taking this junk medication. My logical brain trusts the science but what I'm seeing unfold with my own eyes makes me wonder what the hell this drug is even doing for her.

[@nanelgonowon5448]

Im a patient with Parkinson Disease

[@adeelatif6120]

Is there any type of job for pd patient . I am in trouble , I have lost my job because of pd. I am worried about my children. Leading me to commit suicide.

[@PeterChenFW]

i don't seem to respond to Madopa Any comments??

[@MrRaulhernandezm]

I'm a patient

[@gerrriepesch6435]

😀😃😀

[@gerrriepesch6435]

I enjoyed the program very much and then have been playing this video all evening. It also gave me information that i needed.. I was recently diagnosed With Sialorrhea which sounds a lot better than the other. Diagnosis given by other doctors. It was my ENT that did this and on the. First visit.

[@MrRaulhernandezm]

I take entacapone 6 x times a day

[@MrRaulhernandezm]

I'm taking L dopa all day with Entacapone and Amanda Dinero every 3hrs

[@denicecane6101]

I have Parkinson's and

[@briannalafontaine8578]

This was very helpful

[@user-qr6nb7pn4p]

THANK YOU FOR THIS PRESENTATION. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND i HAVE A LOT TO DISCUS WITH MY NEUROLOGIST WHEN i SEE HIM IN 3 WEEKS. i WAS DIAGNOSED IN 2004 SO i KNOW THE MOST OF THEESE PRFOBLEMS FOR WHICH THERE NOW ARE SOLUTIONS