Other Treatments
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves temporarilly levodopa induced dyskinesias. Its full usefulness in PD is an open research field. Different nutrients have been proposed as possible treatments; however there is no evidence that vitamin or food additives improve symptoms. There is not enough evidence to suggest that acupuncture, and practice of qigong or t'ai chi have any effect on symptoms. Fava and velvet beans are natural sources of L-DOPA and are taken by many people with PD. While they have shown some effectiveness, their intake is not free of risks. Life threatening adverse reactions have been described, such as the neuroleptic malignant syndrome. It has been suggested that faecal transplants may have a beneficial impact on symptoms.
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