Adult autism? Huh?

[Baz493]

ThereseFlower,
They didn't present well in that post but there were actually two links, one after the other, detailing different MRI scanning methods for identifying Parkinson's.

 

[ThereseFlower]

ThereseFlower,
They didn't present well in that post but there were actually two links, one after the other, detailing different MRI scanning methods for identifying Parkinson's.

Okay, I see. I went back just now to that post and got the other link, so I see about the 3T scanners being okay, and the absence of "swallow-tail" connection.

 

[Baz493]

Yes, I immediately checked an old, 2014, 1T MRI (performed to check for multiple sclerosis because of familial predisposition) after I read that, not realising that it required the 3T MRI to show it. I did have a 3T mri performed in 2015 but don't know where I've put the images; my brother likely has them but his memory is as bad as mine.

 

[ThereseFlower]

I had increased T2 signal in occipital lobe in 1994. 3T wasn't available where I was then. Mine were punctuate lesions or white blobs. Wouldn't mind having a 3T now if I could.

 

[Baz493]

That might mean something but I'm far from being an expert in this. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1738406/

When I had the MRI I simply had too many symptoms, resulting from the toxic exposures, and have never experienced the muscle tremors generally associated with Parkinson's. It was only after publishing of an article in February this year, which confirmed the connection between the silica nanoparticles I was exposed to and the development of Parkinson's, that I even considered the possibility that this might be the basis for my condition. When I presented the evidence to my GP he immediately offered the referral for investigation since it appears to explain the vast majority of my symptoms, with the exception of those induced by gastrointestinal burns resulting from swallowing the inhaled nanoparticles.

 

[ThereseFlower]

That might mean something but I'm far from being an expert in this. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1738406/

When I had the MRI I simply had too many symptoms, resulting from the toxic exposures, and have never experienced the muscle tremors generally associated with Parkinson's. It was only after publishing of an article in February this year, which confirmed the connection between the silica nanoparticles I was exposed to and the development of Parkinson's, that I even considered the possibility that this might be the basis for my condition. When I presented the evidence to my GP he immediately offered the referral for investigation since it appears to explain the vast majority of my symptoms, with the exception of those induced by gastrointestinal burns resulting from swallowing the inhaled nanoparticles.

I hope a total healthy cure for Parkinson's comes soon. I cared for my Grandmother in our home until she died with it by my side. She had late onset and she was 99 yrs. old. I sure find Parkinson's to be a frightful beast.

 

[Baz493]

A lot of solving Parkinson's resides in the cause of it. I had to do so much research into the effects of silica nanoparticle exposures that my GP was concerned that I might start altering my diet, curing the condition before it was properly diagnosed so that it could lead to the legal side of things.You would be surprised how much of curing Parkinson's revolves around improving zinc absorption and use. https://news.wisc.edu/zinc-discovery-may-shed-light-on-parkinsons-alzheimers/ I'm not much of a fan of actually using zinc in supplements, due to potentially taking excess amounts, but including something like phytase supplements (an enzyme which breaks down phytate in the diet; a compound which inhibits absorption of minerals from the diet) will naturally increase mineral absorption from a standard diet.

 

[ThereseFlower]

I actually take some zinc and a bit of copper each day. I will click on your link next. Why don't doctors tell parkinson's patients about diet and zinc. Also, is the supplement you suggested, phytase, called phytase or are we talking about something else...I will try to find that. Thank you. I know so many people suffering from Parkinson's.

 

[Baz493]

There are two ways to find phytase supplements. Either do a search for 'digestive enzymes phytase' or enter a site which sells supplements and then type in the same thing. Not all digestive enzyme supplements contain phytase so it's best to be careful what you buy. Part of the zinc's benefit to people suffering from Parkinson's lies in the formation of new neurons. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4876239/ Doctors have long claimed that this doesn't occur in adults but specific patterns of formation have been found and this includes within the striatum. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867414001378

As for the doctors; most of them don't keep up with medical research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC546085/ In fact I've only found a few who even take time out from their practices to update themselves on standard medical practices by working in hospital ED's. Most just seem to read updates sent by their local medical associations as well as updates sent by pharmaceutical companies. In Australia the government has been doing everything it can to prevent pharmaceutical companies from offering prizes to doctors who sold the most of whichever medications the companies were trying to offload. https://www.news.com.au/finance/bus...s/news-story/4e659dc058b28849bc4f03a4eff07212 The companies are still trying to use work-arounds to promote such sales anyway. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-receive-money-gifts-from-drugmakers-pharmaceutical-companies/ Because of that practice patients are often prescribed medications which do them absolutely no good and are probably even harmful to them. Just shows how little a lot of modern doctors actually care about the welfare of their patients.

The system encourages doctors not to diverge from authorised practices and advocating supplements like zinc can be viewed like this. Any time that a doctor diverges from standard practices, advocated by their local medical associations, they open themselves to lawsuits. Doctors cannot be held legally responsible for following standard recommended practices, no matter what the consequences of treatment using those methods. It's only when doctors diverge from those practices that they can become legally liable.