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Aug 14 2008
Q:My Mother, aged 77, was diagnosed with PD about six years ago. She has mostly responded well to medication but I know that this will not be forever. I understand there is an operation that has been found to be quite successful for some patients. Could you explain the operation and for what type of patient it is recommended. Also, I am just curious about the advances there have been made vis a vis understanding the disease and treatment developments. Also, has the gene for Parkinson's been isolated? Is there testing and anything that can be done to avert an onset?Show Answer
(LF)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have just been diagnosed having Parkinson's. Is surgery for fetalShow Answer
treatment or electrode deep brain stimulation my best choice? I also have
bi-polar condition which makes certain medication therapy unusable with this
condition. Thank you. (JD)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I see that there are "drug interactions" with Sinemet and anti-depressants. How exactly is the term "interaction" being used in this context? Does it mean that certain anti-depressants may make Sinemet less effective? (PQ)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:How can I deal with or treat the fatigueShow Answer
which I constantly experience with my medication, Sinemet? (anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I purchased a natural form of l-dopa extract and want to substitute it for my prescribed carbidopa/levodopa meds. Will this help me reduce the side effects? (JP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the differences between dopaminergic drugs, dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors, anticholinergics and MAO-B inhibitors? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the advantages of using Sinemet versus the side effects or contrary indications? (CM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the most advanced and effective medications on the market for Parkinson's and how much do they cost? (GC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My aunt and mother both have PD. My aunt has been using the drug Stalevo for a short time and has experienced very good results. My mother has been on Sinemet for some time now and is doing poorly. Can you tell me more about Stalevo? (NJ)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My friend is taking Stalevo for her Parkinson's, and I understand there is a newer and possibly better drug, Apokyn, on the market. Can you tell me more about this drug? (MR)Show Answer
