For Parkinson's disease, physical therapy and speech therapy can be very helpful, especially in the beginning of treatment.
If a point is reached when the effects level out, medication will be recommended to increase the brain's supply of dopamine. This helps control the symptoms of the disease.
If a point is reached when medication and lifestyle changes can't control the symptoms, surgery is also an option.
The medications used to control Parkinson's include:
- Levodopa and carbidopa
- Dopamine agonists
- Selegiline (Eldepryl)
- Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors
- Anticholinergics
- Amantadine
- Coenzyme Q10
Surgical options include:
- Thalamotomy
- Pallidotomy
- Deep brain stimulation
[Editor's Note: I have included a link for information about the extraordinary health benefits of CoQ10. This is not an endorsement of any particular brand of CoQ10. The research indicates that it is a very important supplement for many conditions, including Parkinson's and cancer.]
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