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Old 02-05-2018, 03:51 AM #1
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Default Widening the scope and the extent of PD therapy

Most of the discussion of PD is related to the motor symptoms (e.g. tremor, bradykinesia, stiffness and gait). This is in spite of the fact that for many PwP non-motor symptoms (NMS), such as depression, dementia and constipation, have a greater impact on the quality of life.

For me, constipation has more impact on my QOL than any other symptom.

In terms of treatment, most of the discussion is in terms of replacing the dopamine that is lost by PD. But as Qamar et al. write [1]:

"Besides dopamine (DA), three further key neurotransmitters have been described to be involved in the pathogenesis of PD; namely noradrenaline (NA), acetylcholine (ACh), and serotonin (5HT)."

They go on to describe the possible involvement of these neurotransmitters in about 30 NMS.

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[1] "Presynaptic dopaminergic terminal imaging and non-motor symptoms assessment of Parkinson’s disease: evidence for dopaminergic basis?"
MA Qamar, A Sauerbier, M Politis, H Carr, P Loehrer, and K Ray Chaudhuri
NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2017; 3: 5.
Presynaptic dopaminergic terminal imaging and non-motor symptoms assessment of Parkinson’s... - Europe PMC Article - Europe PMC

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Current meds: Stalevo(75 mg) x 5, ropinirole xl 8 mg, rasagiline 1 mg
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Most of the discussion of PD is related to the motor symptoms (e.g. tremor, bradykinesia, stiffness and gait). This is in spite of the fact that for many PwP non-motor symptoms (NMS), such as depression, dementia and constipation, have a greater impact on the quality of life.

For me, constipation has more impact on my QOL than any other symptom.

In terms of treatment, most of the discussion is in terms of replacing the dopamine that is lost by PD. But as Qamar et al. write [1]:

"Besides dopamine (DA), three further key neurotransmitters have been described to be involved in the pathogenesis of PD; namely noradrenaline (NA), acetylcholine (ACh), and serotonin (5HT)."

They go on to describe the possible involvement of these neurotransmitters in about 30 NMS.

Reference

[1] "Presynaptic dopaminergic terminal imaging and non-motor symptoms assessment of Parkinson’s disease: evidence for dopaminergic basis?"
MA Qamar, A Sauerbier, M Politis, H Carr, P Loehrer, and K Ray Chaudhuri
NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2017; 3: 5.
Presynaptic dopaminergic terminal imaging and non-motor symptoms assessment of Parkinson’s... - Europe PMC Article - Europe PMC

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hey john, i have added dates as another tool to keep things moving. i tend to eat too many which is another problem plus they lots of sugar and calories.
i always assumed trying to supplement those other transmitters was a nonstarter because they go to places in your brain and body where they shouldn't unless you can carefully place cells that produce them where needed.
thanks for the post!
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