Parkinsons

Question 1

list the patterns of parkinsons

Answer 1

Liver and Kid Xu
Qi and Blood Xu
Retention of Phlegm and Damp
Qi and Blood Stasis

Question 2

Which hormone in the body is affected during parkinsons?

Answer 2

Dopamine

Question 3

Muscular stiffness, hand and foot or lower jaw trembling, aching and pain and numbness of the 4 limbs, which is worse after rest and better after movement, instability walking
Blurred vision, spiritless eyes of dark circles under the eyes, low back pain, tinnitus, possible difficulty swallowing, constipation
Tongue: Red, quivering, tongue with little coating
Pulse: Thready, wiry and rapid

Answer 3

Liv and Kid Xu

Question 4

POT for Liv and Kidney Xu

Answer 4

Nourish Liv and Kid Yin to extinguish Lv wind

Question 5

Spasms and contractures of the extremities, trembling of the limbs and stiffness of the neck and back, difficulty moving and worse with overworking, pale complexion, fatigue, lassitude of the spirit, lack of strength, fear of cold, disinclination to speak, spontaneous perspiration, loose stools, possible edema
Tongue: puffy pale tongue with thin coating
Pulse: Deep and thready

Answer 5

Qi and Blood Xu (Sp related)

Question 6

POT for Qi and Blood Xu

Answer 6

Supplement the Qi and blood, extinguish wind and free the flow of the network vessels

Question 7

Inhibited movement of the hands and feet, or restless shaking, heavy headed, chills, cold limbs, poor appetite, gas, bloating, loose stools
Tongue: puffy and pale, tongue with white and greasy coating
pulse: wiry and slippery

Answer 7

Retention of Phlegm and Damp

Question 8

POT for retention of phlegm and damp

Answer 8

transform phlegm remove damp to strengthen the spleen

Question 9

head, lower jaw, hand and foot shaking especially at rest and at night, inhibited bending and stretching, spasm and contraction of muscle fixed pain and numbness in the body and or limbs irritability

tongue: purplish, dark tongue or purple spots,
pulse: thready, wiry and choppy

Answer 9

Qi and Blood Stasis

Question 10

How would you select your points?

Answer 10

1. Grp of points to extinguish wind to stop tremor
2. Base on pattern differentiation
3. Symptoms treatment and target side effects of western drugs

Question 11

What other remedies would you recommend?

Answer 11

Scalp acupuncture, what zone/line would you use?

1. Trauma line
2. sensory line
3. hearing liine

Question 12

What is the etiology of parkinsons?

Answer 12

Congenital Deficiency
Aging
Prolonged illness
loss of blood 
overthinking

Question 13

definition

Answer 13

slow progressive disease degeneration neurological disorder characterized by slow, impoverished movement, muscle rigidity, resting tremors, and postural instability