Is there a cure for parkinson's disease?

Is there a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

No. There are therapies that treat the symptoms to some degree. Nevertheless there is no cure.

There are a number of effective medicines that help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Most symptoms are caused by lack of dopamine. The medicines most commonly used will attempt to either replace or mimic dopamine, which improves the tremor, rigidity and slowness associated with Parkinson's disease. Several new medicines are being studied that may slow the progression. Many promise to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease.

Source: NPF

Parkinson's disease does not mean no life or no hope

The researchers are working very hard to find a cure.

It may not too far away? It is not dream but soon will be a reality. But when? TEOKIMHOE


Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

Yes! We need to raise every dollar from every corner of the earth possible to deliver meaningful therapies, care and research._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.

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Dear Mr Teo

Yes, we may have to wait for another ten years or more for a cure for PD. But the consolation is that there are already so many new developments in the treatment of PD which can improve the quality of life of Parkinson's patients. Both the medications and DBS are very effective in relieving the symptoms of PD. There is also an increased awareness on some neglected aspects of PD, especially the associated psychiatric disorders and stem cell transplantation. Even at this point in time, here is already so much that we can do for the Parkinson's community.All of us have to combine force and work hard together.Dr Chew Nee Kong, Kuala Lumpur.