Is Alcohol/Beer in moderation helpful for PD Patient?

Are diets delaying PD progression?


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Anonymous
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: Are diets delaying PD progression?

Do you agree this statement?

What's about small amounts of liqour or beer per day as it shown that there is a decreased risk on heart attack and strok on some people? They are the causes made worsen PD itself.

What do you recommed eating healthy meals that regulate your bowel movements and improve lifestyle? Is it helpful for PD slowdown the progression? Teo Kim Hoe
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Dr. RodriguezJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 92Location: Gainesville, Fl
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:12 am Post subject:

Healty meals are always helpful. Too much alcohol is not good. Exercise is wonderful!!_________________Ramon L Rodriguez, MD
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Anonymous
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Are diets delaying PD progression?

Could you address the alcohol question in more detail? How much is too much? My mom takes Stalevo, Lexapro, Seroquel, Aricept, and Flexaril. She has not been drinking for a number of years but, frankly, I think she would benefit from an occasional beer or scotch. Would that conflict with any or all of her meds? Thanks, Zae
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:41 am Post subject:

Alcohol in moderation, a few drinks a week is probably ok. I worry about the use of alchohol in any PD patient with postural instability of gait dysfunction as even small changes in balance could lead to falls with injuries like hip fractures._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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