Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

What are some of the treatment options for Parkinson's disease?
With today's medicine, we have yet to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. However, based upon the severity of your symptoms and medical profile, your physician will establish an appropriate treatment protocol. Treatment for Parkinson's disease may include any/all of the following:

• antiparkinsonism medication
• surgery
• other

Medication as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease:
Once the diagnosis of PD has been made, the next decision is whether a patient should receive antiparkinsonian medication, which depends on:

• the degree of functional impairment
• the degree of cognitive impairment
• ability to tolerate antiparkinsonian medication
• the advice of the attending physician

No two patients react the same way to a given drug, therefore, it takes time and patience to find an appropriate medication and dosage to alleviate symptoms.

Surgery as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease:
Based on the severity of your condition and your medical profile, your physician may recommend surgery as one treatment option for Parkinson's disease.