Parkinsons

Question 1

definition:

Answer 1

slow progressive, degenerative neurologic disorder,
***slow impoverished movement: muscle rigidity, resting tremor, postural instability
80% neurons damaged
seen with “pill-rolling” action
can combine with dementia and depression
*more common in men

Question 2

patterns:

Answer 2

1) LIV/KID xu
2) Qi/blood XU
3) Retention PH/D
4) Qi/blood stg

Question 3

head, lower jaw, hand and foot shaking, especially at rest and at night, ionhibited bending and stretching, fixed pain and numbness in the body and or limbs, irritability

Answer 3

Qi and blood Stg

Question 4

Qi and blood stg T/P

Answer 4

T- purplish, dark, purple spots

P- thready, wiry, choppy

Question 5

Qi and blood stg points

Answer 5

LIV-3, LI-4, GB-34, SP-6

Question 6

spasms, contractures of the extremities, trembling of limbs and stiffness of the back and neck, difficulty moving, pale complexion, fatigue, lassitdue of spirit, lack of strength, fear of cold, disinclination to speak, spontaneous sweats, dizziness, loose stools, possible

Answer 6

Qi and blood xu

Question 7

Qi and blood xu T/P

Answer 7

T- puffy, pale with thin coat

P-deep, thready

Question 8

Qi and blood xu points

Answer 8

UB-17/20, ST-36

Question 9

muscular stiffness, hand and foot or lower jaw trembling/aching/pain, numbness of the four limbs, worse after rest and better with movement, instability walking, blurred vision, spiritless eyes, dark circles under eyes, low back pain, tinnitus, possible difficulty swallowing, constipation

Answer 9

LIV/KID xu

Question 10

LIV/KID xu T/P

Answer 10

T- red quivering, little coat

P- thready, wiry, rapid

Question 11

LIV/KID xu points

Answer 11

K-3, SP-6, LIV-3, LI-4

Question 12

inhibited movement of the hands and feet or restless shaking, heavy-headedness, chills, cold limbs, poor appetite, gas, bloating, loose stools

Answer 12

Retention of PH and D

Question 13

Retention of PH and D T/P

Answer 13

T- puffy and pale, white greasy coat

P- wiry, slippery

Question 14

Retention of PH and D points

Answer 14

RN-12, ST-40, GB-20

Question 15

POT

Answer 15

tonify LIV/KID

extinguish wind to stop tremor

Question 16

basic points

Answer 16

DU-20, sishencong, DU-16, GB-20/34, LI-4/LIV-3, K-3, SP-6, yintang, HT-3, SI-3, LI-3

bleed DU-14 (1/week)

Question 17

ALT remedies:

Answer 17

1) scalp (motor, trauma, leg motor sensory, hearing, dizziness)
2) auricular (subcortex, brain, shenmen, occipital, neck, elbow, wrist)
3) electro (GB-19+ DU-20/21, GB-18/5/9, UB-7) low. freq. 20 min
4) herbs

Question 18

EDU

Answer 18

1) reg. exercise
2) deep breathing
3) prevent injury/complications
4) reg. diet (low protein, VIT C, B-6)
5) Prevent UTI, skin breakdown

Answer 19

requires long term tx (3 month min.)

Question 20

Chinese names:

Answer 20

Chan Zheng
Zhen DIao
Zhen Chan

Question 21

Excess Urine

Answer 21

UB 52

Question 22

Dizzy

Answer 22

Du 20

GB 20

Question 23

Drooling

Answer 23

Ren 22/23

St 40

Question 24

Dull eyes

Answer 24

Sishencong

Question 25

Severe Tremor

Answer 25

Hrt 3
SI 3
LI 3
Du 14
GB 20

Question 26

Dry Mouth

Answer 26

Ren 23

Question 27

Numb tongue

Answer 27

Ren 24

Question 28

Stiff Neck

Answer 28

UB 10

Question 29

Oily Skin

Answer 29

St 44

LI 11

Question 30

Bloating

Answer 30

Ren 12

St 21

Question 31

2 Dopamine areas of the brain

Answer 31

Substantia Nigra

Locus Coruleus

Question 32

Numb 4 limbs

Answer 32

SJ 5

UB 57

Question 33

Rigidity

Answer 33

GB 34
Du 14
Sp 21
Liv 14

Question 34

3 Groups of Points

Answer 34

1: Rx to extinguish wind to stop tremor - usually head points

 Sishencong
 Du 20
 GB 13/20
 4 Gates

2. Based on pattern - mostly back shu or Jiaji’s
   (Tonify Zheng Qi to tx Root)
3. Based on Symptom tx to target side effects of meds
   (nausea, vomiting, insomnia)