I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease since 2010, by the VA. I found that none of the current medications worked (side effects for me). I currently take pramipexole dihydrochloride three times daily. It isn’t working well neither. I still have some tremors. Was on carbidopa levodopa but only lasted 90 minutes then wore off. Down side of carbidopa is after reaching max dosage it will no longer give relief, nothing was working for me and to make matters worse There has been little if any progress in finding a reliable medical treatment for Parkinson’s disease, I was approved by my neurologist to try feasible alternatives to my current prescribed medication in the hope of improving my quality of life. and I have to say this natural treatment from HEALTH HERBS CLINIC is a 100% game changer for anyone with PD. It has been a complete turnaround with my balance, mobility, double vision, swollen feet, speech and tremors this is the best that I've felt in years. I have stop taking levodopa completely for several months, at least 7 months now, and still feel great. Visit Health Herbs Clinic website healthherbsclinic .com

This article brings up some really good points, like the importance of exploring different types of exercise, establishing a routine, and building a solid support system. For more helpful explanations and tips on exercise for older adults with Parkinson's, I recommend checking out this article: https://carolinaheartshomecare.com/the-benefits-of-exercise-for-seniors-with-parkinsons-disease/

You should check out Jimmy Choi, an American Ninja Warrior, who has Parkinson's Disease.
https://instagram.com/jcfoxninja?igshid=3ko5mtgjdnlx

I would like to know if is accepted the Physical Therapy as a part of Parkinson's disease treatment?

Another cycling success story - "Where did my tremor go?"

2 things:
1. Make sure the symptoms are not a side effect of a drug they are taking. My loved one was on an antidepressant (Paxil) and once they were taken off it, the problem went away.
2. People with Parkinson's Disease can ride bikes (no joke) One gentleman who struggled to just stand could ride a bike around a parking lot. Regular bike riding can stop symptoms.

My mom has PD and gets PT with the "think big" program as often as her Medicare will allow (usually 2X a year for @ 4 wks each time). I try to do some of the exercises w/her esp. walking everyday. However she is Stage 4 of PD and cannot get up or walk w/o assistance (me holding the gait belt and her using a walker designed for PD patients). Mom can only do this for @ 90 seconds maybe 2X a day The therapists are wonderul and optimistic and mom looks forward to it although it's become more of a social visit than real PT as far as I'm concerned.Not that it's anyone's fault. Mom's limited so the PT does what she can. She does the 'think big' program and I'm sure it works with other PD patients who are in maybe Stage 2 or 3 PD. But all the" retraining of the brain" to make bigger movements does not work so well in someone whose physical and mental capablitiies are just too compromised to allow for that.