Parkinson’s is one of the diseases for which Science has no real answer.
There is no case where such disease has been cured as in cancer.
As of now medicines that are available do not cure but definitely have serious side effects as in this case.
Pharma companies do not reveal details of Clinical trials where side effects are indicated.( please read my Blogs under Health).
Best preventive measures Healthy Food, adequate rest, least consumption of tobacco/liquor and avoidance of the habit of popping pills for slightest health problems.
Story:
A MARRIED dad is suing the makers of a drug he took for Parkinson’s disease, claiming it turned him into a psychotic gay sex addict.
Didier Jambart, 51, says the drastic side-effects also saw him start cross-dressing and get hooked on internet gambling.
He is demanding £400,000 damages from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Requip, and his consultant.
Revealing his torment, the ex-bank worker and town councillor blames the drug for his three suicide attempts.
Soon after being prescribed the pills in 2003 his behaviour changed. But he said: “Then my neurologist increased the dose and I completely lost the plot. I stole bank cards from friends and used them to gamble. I also sold my children’s toys and I borrowed money. In total I lost between £60,000 to £90,000 online.”
Parkinson’s..
Symptoms
The disorder may affect one or both sides of the body. How much function is lost can vary.
Symptoms may be mild at first. For instance, the patient may have a mild tremor or a slight feeling that one leg or foot is stiff and dragging.
Symptoms include:
- Automatic movements (such as blinking) slow or stop
- Constipation
- Difficulty swallowing
- Drooling
- Impaired balance and walking
- Lack of expression in the face (mask-like appearance)
- Muscle aches and pains
- Movement problems
- Difficulty starting or continuing movement, such as starting to walk or getting out of a chair
- Loss of small or fine hand movements; writing may become small and difficult to read; eating becomes difficult
- Slowed movements
- Stooped position
- Rigid or stiff muscles, often beginning in the legs
- Shaking, tremors
- Tremors usually occur in the limbs at rest, or when the arm or leg is held out
- Tremors go away during movement
- Over time, tremor can be seen in the head, lips, tongue, and feet
- May be worse when tired, excited, or stressed
- Finger-thumb rubbing (pill-rolling tremor) may be present
- Slowed, quieter speech and monotone voice
Other symptoms:
- Anxiety, stress, and tension
- Confusion
- Dementia
- Depression
- Fainting
- Hallucinations
- Memory loss
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001762
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