Our Parkinson's Place: Morris Hospital neurologist offers latest treatments for Parkinson’s disease

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Morris Hospital neurologist offers latest treatments for Parkinson’s disease

August 22, 2017

Dr. Isaac Mezo, a neurologist with Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists, offers advanced treatments for Parkinson’s.

MORRIS – For anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it’s important to understand options for the treatment and management of symptoms.

Dr. Isaac Mezo, a neurologist with Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists, offers advanced treatments for Parkinson’s.

“The first step is to visit a neurologist,” Mezo said in a news release. “Other conditions can mimic the symptoms of Parkinson’s, so for patients with tremors, we need to verify the diagnosis.”

Once confirmed, Mezo discusses individualized therapy options with patients. “

"Medication can help with motor skill symptoms like tremors and rigidity,” Mezo said in a news release. “Other symptoms like hallucinations and depression are addressed separately. Gait training and other physical therapies, along with assistive devices, reduce the risk of falling.”

Mezo recommends the use of a walker or cane designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients.

For help with speech and communication, Mezo often refers patients for Lee Silverman Voice Treatment through the speech therapy department at Morris Hospital. In addition to speech therapy, Mezo recommends rescue medications that help a patient when their body freezes up. Injectable or nasal spray options can be used by the patient, if possible, or by a caretaker.

“The best therapy we have today for Parkinson’s disease is DBS, or Deep Brain Stimulator,” Mezo said in a news release. “A small wire implanted in the brain is fed behind the ear to an implanted controller, similar to a pacemaker. It’s not visible. It controls motor symptoms significantly without the side effects of drugs.”

DBS is most successful when used shortly after diagnosis and is best for patients under age 70. Dr. Mezo monitors the DBS in his office, programs the device and makes adjustments as needed.

“It really works wonders,” Mezo said in a news release.

For more information, contact Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists in Morris at 1499 Lakewood Dr., 815-942-4506, or in Channahon at 25259 S. Reed Street, 815-467-0555.

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