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Since the PD is the result of lack of an essential chemical in the brain cells the only effective treatment is to replace that chemical - sinemet being the more or less standard treatment. Mirapex is the newest on and is working fairly well for my wife, Cecily 77/20+ . Alternative treatments can only be palliative and at best. Look at it this way; if you lose blood you need a transfusion, not acupuncture. The chemistry of PD is well known and not a mystery. Bob Anibal [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Adeeba <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, October 06, 1997 6:05 AM Subject: Alternative Treatments >Hello > >I'm new to the list & having read a lot of the emails I was wondering if >anyone has had any experiences, good or bad, with alternative treatments.. > >My father has been a PD patient for the last 7 years.. He is 78 & up until >2 years ago was still driving.. Up until this time last year he was very >independent & walking to the local shops to buy news papers & food for our >cat.. However on one of these walks he tripped & fell smashing his glasses, >cutting his face & lots of other cuts & bruises.. He was taken to hospital >& had about 20 stitches on his face.. Ever since the fall he has become >more & more reliant on my mother.. He has lost confidence & weight.. He has >become much weaker & does not go out any more except in the garden for a >short walk with the cat.. He has become house bound.. His shaking has >become more frequent and he finds it difficult to turn in bed without help. >He has not taken any conventional medicine and prefers to use alternative >treatments which have currently been mainly Chinese Herbal medicine, >Shiatsu and Acupuncture. > >He is still responding well to these treatments. I am seeking information >from other PWP who have had experience of alternative medicines and what >sorts of results they have experienced. > >I have bought him satin sheets after reading the emails on satin sheets and >PJs. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I have been told a water bed >may also help turning and lead to a more restful night. > >Since my father does not venture out of the house much, does anyone have >any ideas on how I could keep him active in the house to build up his >confidence.. I was thinking of getting one of those executive squidgy >stress balls thinking that may help. A rowing type exercise machine has >also been suggested. > >Any ideas or your thoughts would be much appreciated. > >Thank you, > >Adeeba.