…Puhalovich viewed an MRI of my brain. He said, “Mmm hmmm, yep. Well, you don’t have a brain tumor because if you did, you’d be dead by now. But you…
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…are usually the first option proposed (Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, etc.) SSRIs increase the neurotransmitter serotonin in the synaptic cleft, which is a small space between brain cells Monoamine oxidase B…
…ways to exercise both my brain and my body. For many years, I worked in healthcare in a growth position that was highly visible and demanding. I left that line…
…and use these amino acids, your body needs a carrier to transport them to the blood and the brain. Imagine that this carrier is like a bus. Because carbidopa-levodopa and…
…medications block dopamine receptors in the brain, thus countering the desired effects of Parkinson’s medications and likely worsening Parkinson’s motor symptoms. Generic Name Trade Name Loxapine Loxitane Pimozide Orap Fluphenazine…
…contractions, which send more nervous system messages to the brain. Researchers have shown that biochemical reactions are the result of these messages. Consequently, the more messages the brain receives, the…
…and vocal projection, including soft speech (hypophonia) Decreased facial expression (hypomimia) Decreased rate of blinking What causes bradykinesia? While a variety of conditions, including stroke or brain tumor, can cause…
…long-term use of levodopa or other Parkinson’s medications that increase dopamine levels in the brain. Levodopa-induced dyskinesia causes symptoms ranging from writhing or wriggling to dramatic rocking and head bobbing,…
…partners about this symptom. What Are HALLUCINATIONS? A hallucination is something someone sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels that’s not there. Essentially, hallucinations are tricks the brain plays on the…
Written by Lorraine Wilson, Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador I developed a great deal more interest in the human brain once I learned that mine was not operating on all cylinders…
…associated with Parkinson’s. However, it can also be caused by conditions such as esophageal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, brain or spinal cord injury, and stroke. What are the symptoms of dysphagia?…
…“morphine” (pain relief). That etymology essentially explains their role: endorphins are hormones released in your brain in response to certain stimuli, and they help improve mood, relieve pain, and reduce…