Parkinson's Disease New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease June 2, 2016 | 2 Comments on New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease There have been several exciting recent developments in the realization of advanced treatment options and new medications for Parkinson’s disease. Patients with PD should consider seeking a medication review at least annually to see if they can benefit from the latest developments for treatment of PD. Read more » Parkinson's disease treatment of PD neurological disorders Deep Brain Stimulation dystonia movement disorders demenita PD DBS movement disorder specialist Anticholinergics Azilect COMT inhibitors Duopa Pump Exelon Patch Levodopa levodopa/carbidopa MAO-B inhibitors medication review Nuplazid Parkinson's medications Rytary Sinemet
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Q & A: Hormone Therapy for Parkinson’s May 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center shared an overview of its therapeutic program to provide hormone therapy for Parkinson’s (PD) disease management to improve patients’ cognition, mood and mobility and increase their tolerance for exercise. Following is a Hormone Therapy Q & A with more details on Neurology Solutions’ approach and results. Read more » hormone replacement therapy HRT biodentical hormones GDNF hormone therapy neurodegenerative disorders Parkinson's disease hormone therapy study stimulate growth factors
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease April 28, 2016 | 1 Comment on Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease For the past two years Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center has trialed approximately 80 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as part of their treatment plan. With this protocol, Neurology Solutions is striving to bring the patients’ hormone levels closer to the hormone profile of their youth and investigate its impact on mobility, motor fluctuations, cognition, mood and quality of life. Read more » Parkinson's disease treatment of PD movement disorders PD Parkinson hormone replacement therapy HRT
Uncategorized Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness, Prevention March 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Brain Awareness Week brings attention to brain science advances and advocates for science funding for the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS. Read on for information and resources in the prevention of TBIs. Read more » multiple sclerosis ALS Brain Awareness Week brain injury concussion awareness MS neurodegenerative diseases research resources support TBI The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives traumatic brain injury
Exercise & Mobility Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms March 1, 2016 | 2 Comments on Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be disruptive and extremely uncomfortable and can affect an individual’s “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADL’s. Many people with PD can live independently and perform daily functions with the help of adaptive aids, therapy, and following these tips for managing common Parkinson's symptoms. Read more » movement disorders PD Parkinson activities of daily living ADLs gait training hand shaking managing movement disorders Parkinson's freezing parkinson's symptoms resources for PD temor trouble swallowing voice problems
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy Lunch & Learns February 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Medtronic has scheduled a series of lunch and learns for implanted and new patients considering Deep Brain Stimulation implant surgery in Austin. The Lunch and Learns include “Battery Longevity Clinic” for implanted patients and “Behind the Surgical Curtain” for new patients. Read more » Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation dystonia PD DBS movement disorder Parkinson DBS battery longevity DBS implant surgery
Dystonia Neurology Solutions patient tells story of living with dystonia February 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment Phyllis Spivey of Austin noticed an odd thing when she would lie down to sleep: when she put her head on the pillow, it would pull to the right. About a year and a half after she first noticed the tugging motion in her neck–and several months after first complaining of it to her doctor–she was referred to a neurologist who quickly diagnosed her with dystonia. She has been living with dystonia the past 18 years. Read more » Botox therapy dystonia DBS dystonia symptoms dystonia treatments deep brain stimulation therapy
Concierge Neurology Care Preparing for Your Neurologist Appointment January 20, 2016 | 7 Comments on Preparing for Your Neurologist Appointment Neurological disorders such as ataxia, dystonia, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis bring with them a host of potential symptoms affecting movement, daily activities and mental status, and no two cases are the same. One way to feel more in control is to become informed about your disease and to take an active role in your healthcare. Read more on preparing for your neurologist appointment. Read more » movement disorder specialist Preparing for your neurologist visit productive appointments with your neurologist
Concierge Neurology Care Movement Disorders Require Specialized Care January 6, 2016 | 2 Comments on Movement Disorders Require Specialized Care Movement disorders are complex diseases with physical and psychological symptoms that can affect not only the patient, but those close to them. No one test, scan or checklist can accurately diagnose movement disorders. Choosing the right physician to diagnose and manage the condition is an important decision. Read more » Neurologist Essential tremor dystonia PD fellowship trained Huntington's disease movement disorder specialist National Parkinson's Disease Foundation Parkinson Restless Legs Syndrome tics Tourette's treatment for movemement disorders
Dystonia Dystonia symptoms, causes and treatments December 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment Dystonia is a complex neurological disorder characterized by involuntary repetitive twisting and sustained muscle contractions. Dystonia treatment is highly specialized and is best managed by a neurologist with special training in movement disorders. Read more » Parkinson's disease neurological disorders dystonia focal dystonia cervical dystonia dystonia treatments symptoms of dystonia
