Treatment - Parkinson's Foundation
The treatment of Parkinson’s is often best served via a team approach, with you – the person with PD – at the center and incorporation of your care partner, healthcare provider, therapists and other healthcare providers who treat specific symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Surgical Treatment Options - Parkinson's Foundation
Surgery is often reserved for those who have optimized and exhausted medications for Parkinson’s tremor, or who experience profound motor fluctuations. Currently, the two most common surgical treatments available for people living with PD are called deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Duopa™.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Parkinson's Foundation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy used to treat certain aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This powerful therapy most addresses the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s and certain side effects caused by medications.
Prescription Medications - Parkinson's Foundation
Prescription Medications. Although there are general guidelines that doctors use to choose a treatment regimen, each person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) must be individually evaluated to determine which drug or combination of medications is best for them.
10 Early Signs - Parkinson's Foundation
For more information, visit our treatment page. Page reviewed by Dr. Jun Yu, Movement Disorders Fellow at the University of Florida, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. Know the 10 early signs of Parkinson's disease to tell if you or a loved one has PD.
Understanding Parkinson's - Parkinson's Foundation
Parkinson’s treatments should be customized for each person and address the most troublesome symptoms. While the most common treatments include medication and surgical options, lifestyle modifications — like exercise — should also be part of your treatment plan.
Medical Marijuana - Parkinson's Foundation
Researchers are testing marijuana, which is also called cannabis, as a treatment for many illnesses and diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD). However, despite this interest, there isn’t conclusive scientific evidence that marijuana is beneficial in PD.
Exercise - Parkinson's Foundation
Exercise & Parkinson’s Research. Exercise is good for the heart and the muscles, but exercise can actually change the brain. Establishing early exercise habits is an essential part of overall disease management, which is why neurologists now recommend exercise as part of most PD treatment plans.
About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and causes the loss of cells that produce dopamine — a chemical that helps control movement, mood and more. PD worsens over time, but medications, exercise and other treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of …
Homepage | Parkinson's Foundation
This Parkinson's Foundation initiative offers genetic testing and counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). When you participate, you can help scientists in their journey to better understand how Parkinson's works, leading to new, more effective therapies.