What are your thoughts on red light therapy for treating Parkinson’s? Can you recommend any at home red light devices if it is helpful? There are so many different brands and so many different kinds-face masks, panels, hand held wands, etc. I’m thinking of purchasing one but I’m worried I just may end up with some fake device that does more harm than good. Thanks for explaining dbs exceptions. I wasn’t aware of those issues.
Thank you. Very informative. You mentioned that Amantadine blocks the NMDA receptor to ease the dyskinetic symptoms. But is there anything that can be done for the GABA receptor since you said it is also involved in dyskinesia?
Great question Yves. I’d say maybe a possible solution may be to increase the amount of GABA. I am not sure if there is a medication or supplement for that or if there is a way to stimulate increased natural production.
I explained what an antagonist does in this video. I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I am talking down to people, I make it a point to explain things in a straightforward way and that’s the feedback I continue to get. Your comment is the first to suggest that I’m talking above the average American. Are you suggesting the average American isn’t intelligent enough to understand what I’m talking about?
If you are already taking levodopa I don’t recommend just stopping, though some people have done so. Also, before I answer further, I am not a physician so I do not prescribe medication. Don’t make changes without consulting a physician. Everybody is a little different too, so I can’t say you will respond the same as another person with PD, but you could consider adding macuna pruriens and reducing the levodopa you are taking of it still controls your symptoms. Also I would recommend researching high dose B1 protocol as well. I covered that in a prior episode. Would your doctor consider alternative prescriptions such as dopamine agonists? Mao-B inhibitors? COMT inhibitors?
@parkinsonsdiseaseeducation thnks Dr for reply....no my Dr not interested in any other meds but wat he has given sinmet n cymgen....I would have to go to herbal Dr for monitoring my issues.
Yes, I would find other ways to treat if levodopa isn’t very helpful. And yes, the dyskinesia experienced by PwP is primarily levodopa induced (LID) and is a side effect of the drug rather than a primary movement disorder from PD.
Re-reading your question, you mentioned tremors. Levodopa isn’t effective for tremors anyway. It’s rare that tremor responds to medications. If levodopa is helping with other movement symptoms then it may be worth it, but that doesn’t change the fact that other medication approaches can also help early in the diagnosis. Some folks only take an MAO-B inhibitor and supplements, exercise, and change diet and delay taking levodopa. Dopamine agonists are also an alternative
@@parkinsonsdiseaseeducation Thank you. I am an ultra athlete and workout 5-6 days a week and don't have much in the way of termers when I am out running or riding
Thank you for putting this out there!
You’re welcome!
Thanks Dr for info......
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
What are your thoughts on red light therapy for treating Parkinson’s? Can you recommend any at home red light devices if it is helpful? There are so many different brands and so many different kinds-face masks, panels, hand held wands, etc. I’m thinking of purchasing one but I’m worried I just may end up with some fake device that does more harm than good. Thanks for explaining dbs exceptions. I wasn’t aware of those issues.
Thank you. Very informative. You mentioned that Amantadine blocks the NMDA receptor to ease the dyskinetic symptoms. But is there anything that can be done for the GABA receptor since you said it is also involved in dyskinesia?
Great question Yves. I’d say maybe a possible solution may be to increase the amount of GABA. I am not sure if there is a medication or supplement for that or if there is a way to stimulate increased natural production.
What do you think about taking tyrosine ?
I think it could actually be helpful, and you gave me an idea for a future video! The connection with PD is good for people to know. Thank you!
Your talking above Jane Doe america , it takes a doctor to understand what’s an antagonist and inhibitors etc means
I explained what an antagonist does in this video. I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I am talking down to people, I make it a point to explain things in a straightforward way and that’s the feedback I continue to get. Your comment is the first to suggest that I’m talking above the average American. Are you suggesting the average American isn’t intelligent enough to understand what I’m talking about?
Excellent video once again. Clear and concise. So much to learn about PD.
I appreciate the feedback Tom!
Dr M if u stop levodopa n go on to natural meds...advice
If you are already taking levodopa I don’t recommend just stopping, though some people have done so. Also, before I answer further, I am not a physician so I do not prescribe medication. Don’t make changes without consulting a physician. Everybody is a little different too, so I can’t say you will respond the same as another person with PD, but you could consider adding macuna pruriens and reducing the levodopa you are taking of it still controls your symptoms. Also I would recommend researching high dose B1 protocol as well. I covered that in a prior episode. Would your doctor consider alternative prescriptions such as dopamine agonists? Mao-B inhibitors? COMT inhibitors?
@parkinsonsdiseaseeducation thnks Dr for reply....no my Dr not interested in any other meds but wat he has given sinmet n cymgen....I would have to go to herbal Dr for monitoring my issues.
so if the levodopa doesn't help much with the termers if I limit its use that should hold off Dyskinesia?
Yes, I would find other ways to treat if levodopa isn’t very helpful. And yes, the dyskinesia experienced by PwP is primarily levodopa induced (LID) and is a side effect of the drug rather than a primary movement disorder from PD.
Re-reading your question, you mentioned tremors. Levodopa isn’t effective for tremors anyway. It’s rare that tremor responds to medications. If levodopa is helping with other movement symptoms then it may be worth it, but that doesn’t change the fact that other medication approaches can also help early in the diagnosis. Some folks only take an MAO-B inhibitor and supplements, exercise, and change diet and delay taking levodopa. Dopamine agonists are also an alternative
@@parkinsonsdiseaseeducation Thank you. I am an ultra athlete and workout 5-6 days a week and don't have much in the way of termers when I am out running or riding
@@parkinsonsdiseaseeducation what diet changes do you recommend?
Awesome the exercise will really help you and that WILL help tremors