Why does Parkinson's progression feel inconsistent even with medication?

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[00:00:00]Your doctor says Parkinson's is a dopamine problem. That's like saying a car won't start because the key is missing. Yes, Parkinson's involves losing dopamine, the brain chemical that helps you move smoothly. But here's what most people aren't told. Dopamine doesn't work alone. It's part of a team.

[00:00:17]Think of your brain like an orchestra.

[00:00:19]Dopamine is the lead violin. But there are also other instruments.

[00:00:23]Acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate. If the whole orchestra isn't playing together, the music sounds all wrong.

[00:00:29]This is why just taking dopamine medication doesn't fix everything. It's like turning up only the violin and expecting the whole symphony to sound perfect. The other instruments need attention, too. When we help all four chemicals work together, movement becomes smoother. Parkinson's is a four chemical problem. Most treatments only address one. That's why results are inconsistent.