Elaine Keller and Parkinson's

[Indomitable]

Elaine,

Lewy Bodies is not the cause of Parkinson's Disease....Lack of Dopamine cells is though. Parkinson's is a physical disease not a mental or memory disease such as Alzhiemer's disease.


"Studies have shown that nicotine stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain region that is associated with Parkinson’s."

 

[yvilla]

Elaine,

Lewy Bodies is not the cause of Parkinson's Disease

She never said it was.

 

[Indomitable]

How Safe Are E-Cigarettes? « A Public Participation Forum for the FDA Advisory Committee (TPSAC)

"Elaine Keller
February 10, 2011 at 3:10 pm
E-cigarettes are not intended to cure nicotine addiction, they are Smoking Replacement Products. Why are such products needed? It’s no secret that smoking is harmful to health. That’s why most of those who can quit have already done so, and the smoking cessation rate has stalled. Those who felt better and healthier as soon as they stopped smoking can’t understand why everyone doesn’t just quit.

Many smokers don’t feel better and healthier when they quit. Nicotine is being studied as a treatment for depression, anxiety, adult attention deficit disorder, tourette’s syndrome, ulcerative colitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, and other conditions caused by imblances in neurotransmitters. It is also being studied as a prevention against the buildup of plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s and the Lewy bodies that cause Parkinson's."

My intentions are not mean't to be sarcastic...so am sorry if it is coming across this way.

 

[yvilla]

My point is that Elaine does not need educating by you IV. She has posted much previously about the diseases of Alzheimer's, DLB, and Parkinson's. See, eg: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/nicotine/31914-nicotine-parkinsons-dementia.html#post487494
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/nicotine/31914-nicotine-parkinsons-dementia.html#post495714
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...015-michael-j-fox-foundation.html#post1494301

And, the reality is that Lewy Bodies are often found in conjuction with Parkinson's, for example:

"The similarity of symptoms between DLB and Parkinson’s disease, and between DLB and Alzheimer’s disease, can often make it difficult for a doctor to make a definitive diagnosis. In addition, Lewy bodies are often also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s diseases. These findings suggest that either DLB is related to these other causes of dementia or that an individual can have both diseases at the same time".
Dementia With Lewy Bodies Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

And: α-Synuclein in filamentous inclusions of Lewy bodies from Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies

http://www.parkinsonsvic.org.au/about-ps/documents/ParkinsonsDLB_bookletFINAL_002.pdf

I'll leave it at that, but there was certainly no need to start a thread with the title you gave it!

 

[Indomitable]

Parkinson's Disease Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

"What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. PD usually affects people over the age of 50. Early symptoms of PD are subtle and occur gradually. In some people the disease progresses more quickly than in others. As the disease progresses, the shaking, or tremor, which affects the majority of PD patients may begin to interfere with daily activities. Other symptoms may include depression and other emotional changes; difficulty in swallowing, chewing, and speaking; urinary problems or constipation; skin problems; and sleep disruptions. There are currently no blood or laboratory tests that have been proven to help in diagnosing sporadic PD. Therefore the diagnosis is based on medical history and a neurological examination. The disease can be difficult to diagnose accurately. Doctors may sometimes request brain scans or laboratory tests in order to rule out other disease."

What title would you have given it...and I will make sure to change it.

 

[JustJulie]

What title would you have given it...and I will make sure to change it.

Personally, I wouldn't have given it any title because I wouldn't have made the post to begin with . . . I would have sent a PM.