[Paulette Myers]

I agree that this new treatment looks very promising and is very exciting.  It is great to see an “out of the box” therapy working so well.  A friend of mine sent me a link to the video and I was very surprised by the improvement shown.  I forwarded the video to two other people I know who have PD and they were not aware of this trial.  I hope the trial progresses quickly so more people can use this new therapy.

[Paulette Myers]

Hi,

The information about Vitamin B12 is very interesting.  Why do you take injections of B12 instead of taking it orally?  I was not aware that the average person could take B12 shots.  Do you go to someone to get them or take them yourself.

Thanks for posting the article from Nature.

 

[Paulette Myers]

I believe I have a genetic propensity to Parkinsons.  My father had a mild case and his mother had a bad case.  His mother spent her life on a farm until she was in her mid-twenties and was probably exposed to pesticides on the farm.  I have prodromal Parkinsons and have REM Sleep Disorder, which I have successfully managed with Melatonin most of the time.  I had a very mild thumb tremor a few years ago, but I started a regular exercise program and that disappeared.  I have been to a neurologist, but they don’t seem to want to do anything until the disease gets worse and I need medication.  I have been very disappointed with that.

[Paulette Myers]

Hello,

I also take Melatonin for REM Sleep Disorder.  I take 10mg  and try to exercise every day.  If I don’t exercise I risk having some breakthrough symptoms.  However, melatonin has taken away the violent dreams and serious acting out.  My husband says that I sometimes talk in my sleep quietly some nights, but that is much better than violent dreams where I am fighting off attackers.  Recent research is indicating that melatonin is good for your brain, so that is good news.