This is the link to a newly published paper on gait and balance in animal models of PD. http://www.jci.org/articles/view/426...2e3074e99478bd.

One conclusion that they come to is that the problem seems to be in the PPD region of the brain. The other thing that indicate is that nicotine therapy may be helpful for some of these problems.

There are some articles in the literature that I found that pertain to nicotine patch or gum for concentration, ADHD, Parkinson's and other brain issues.

Has anyone had any experience with using nicotine replacement therapy (patch or gum) for gait, balance and falling in PD?

My wife who has these problems as her major symptoms would be interested in trying nicotine replacement to see if it has any impact.

Any thoughts or experience with this?

Thanks,
Howard