Reduced Glutathione! My friend! Not l-glutathione, ask your doctor
Linda Forrest's Mom
In-reply-to: Your message dated "Wed, 26 Mar 1997 21:58:12 -0500"
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>I am a caregiver for a dear friend who has Parkinsonism Plus (64/2yrs.).
>Original diagnosis was Parkinsons.Then a specialist surmised it was
>Progressive Supranuclear Palsy--a more troubling diagnosis, based in part on
>a purported fixation of eye movement. The current neurologist states that it
>is not PSP (he does not find the tell tale eye problems) but is Striatonigral
>Degeneration--a condition more severe than Parkinsons but less severe than
>PSP. The PSP and Striatonigral Degeneration
>diagnoses were in part based on the fact that the traditional Parkinson
>medications (Permax, parlodel etc.) did not work. A new neurological
>consultation has been arranged for Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC.
> Has anyone heard of any medications that help in
>Striatonigral Degeneration or other Parkinson Plus conditions. Or any
>treatments that reduce the slowness of movement. I have heard that
>experiments are underway to produce a drug or to permit a fetal transplant
> that will cause nerve regeneration but this seems quite a ways off.
> Any information on these subjects would be greatly
>appreciated. I find that the List is of great help in many areas and I am
>very grateful for the members sharing their experiences and offering mutual
>support.
> Thank you very much.
> David Silverman
