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Methylphenidate

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Wilmington, NC

Anyone Rx β€˜d methylphenidate long before Onset of PD? Concern: neuron degradation? Or linkage to PD...

October 4, 2017
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Here is link to one study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23160937

October 5, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Several years ago while researching PD treatment I discovered that OHSU Parkinson Center used Ritalin in treatment of PD. https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=ritalin+ohsu+...
also Wikipedia mentions its use. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate
I have been on methylphenid (generic Ritalin) since learning this. I find it valuable in fatigue reduction.

October 12, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Remember talking in past. You strike me as one of my favorite LT's
I looked up the Ritalin and it seems to have good promise in helping Parkinsons. It helps increase dopamine absorption and levels out the on/off periods and also has been shown to help with gait.
The studies are preliminary and hopeful.

The Parkinson's team page also says it is your birthday so Happy πŸŽ‚

October 5, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’m tired also. I don’t think I’ll ever have
Normal energy again. Also. Have really become a real night owl. Trying to do better about this

October 17, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

also known as Ritalin and used (mostly children under 18) for ADD, ADHD, etc - typically acts as a stimulant in Adults, but never read about any linkage to PD, etc...keep on fighting the good fight John

October 4, 2017

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