Peachybum,

I just wanted to mention Low Dose Naltrexone. Although it's not a cure, it has stopped the progress for some people with Parkinson's and works well with all autoimmune diseases with no side effects after the first two weeks of getting used to it. It's at least something you could take along with your other medications.
hugs,
Sarah
p.s. Low Dose is not the same as Naltrexone. If you look it up, be sure all three words are there, "Low Dose Naltrexone" or LDN.

thank you so much everyone here, l love your answers, the do give encouragement

This isn't exactly what you're looking for, but it's something... The following link is from the Michael J. Fox Foundation's web site of which I am a subscriber. It describes the various grants that have been funded. In other words, this is where at least some PD researchers are heading with their research.

http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_MJFFfundingPortfolio_searchableAwardedGrants_2.cfm?Search=Yes&ProgramID=&Keyword1=&Keyword2=&Country=&State=&Last_Name=&Institution=&Grant_Funded_Year=2009&search.x=35&search.y=6

An interesting read...

Sandi , everything and all messages are encourging this is what l am looking for, thank you , will look now.

I really need to hear the message that science is progressing in finding a cure

My pd progresses, l really need to know what is going on out in the world of medicine, this keeps me positive

and the only way to do that is if we all share information and encouragement

THANK YOU ALL x x

have seen the adv ertisement for stem cells from Cdolone Germany, its expensive but they say they hav e 30% recouvery ffrom Parkinsons which i think is very good for a new rtreatment I want to know if anyone is interested.










germany

Well went to the neuro today, and in the next six months here in australia, we are about to have Azliect here

Dont know much about that, but my neoro says it halts the progression????

The debate is still on if Azilect slows progression or not. Plus it's expensive. Without my wife's prescription coverage it would cost me $485.10/month plus dispensing fee. In my opinion it's so new how can they know?

I've been on Azilect for about 8 months now, Some research has demonstrated it slows progression if taken early on, however these studies need to be repeated by independent investigations before its definitive.

I'm not sure whats its doing for me besides eating a big hole in my medical plan's drug insurance. As Phil has said its a costly med, over 10 dollars a pop...I believe the patent expires in a couple of years so it will be cheaper then.

This drug has many contra-indications with other meds, so caution is advised when taking other meds, and even over the counter stuff.

GL

C

I am currently taking Azilect as recommended by my neurologist. The doctor seemed to think it slow down the progression. When I went to the Hope Conference in Seattle, one of the speakers mentioned that it seemed to slow down the progression. It might be to soon to tell.
I feel it is worth a try. It is expensive. I wouldn't be able to afford it without my insurance.

Thank you for all of your replies, well lm thinking unless our australian government decides to put it into the public health system, meaning it will cost me aroung $5.30 per prescription

I cant afford it, will wait and see. One great aspect about living in Australia, is we have a very fair health system I(that costs the government dearly)

I will wait patiently

Any other news anyone learns, would be fantastic

I posed a good question ,