Would you want to know in advance if you were going to develop a chronic disease like Parkinson’s? Would it be important to you to catch the disease early so that you could take steps to improve your chances of slowing the disease’s progress? Knowing the early warning signs of Parkinson’s...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive and chronic disease that appears when neurons in the brain have degenerated. These neurons are in the region of the brain that control movement which is why many of the symptoms of Parkinson’s have to do with bodily movement such as a trembling or shaking...
There are usually a lot of questions, especially when someone is newly diagnosed. This is true about any disease. When the disease is a chronic or progressive disease this is particularly true and Parkinson’s is both a chronic disease and a progressive disease.
One commonly asked question is regarding...
There are approximately 50,000 Americans receiving the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease every year. Most of those individuals are over 60 but there are individuals who are under 40 years of age that are also receiving the diagnosis. Parkinson’s affects the nervous systems causing shaking and...
The first time Parkinson’s disease was recognized as a real condition was back in 1817. English physician Dr. James Parkinson noticed that this particular condition was distinguished by four primary signs – limb tremors (even during times of rest), stiffness of the trunk of the body as well as...
While many people have a basic understanding of what Parkinson’s disease is, they may not know who, what, when, where, how and why of it all. To better understand this “shaking” disease, the following frequently asked questions should help you figure things out.
1. What is Parkinson’s...
Parkinson’s disease is not a one size fits all kind of illness as each individual who has it is affected in different ways. There are some symptoms that occur in the early stages of the disease that might help you identify the cause as Parkinson’s disease but they may be manifested at different...
Many people wonder if it is possible to predict the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease? They want to know if they are likely to contract the disease? Like most diseases there are some risk factors for Parkinson’s disease. The risk factors include age, gender, family history, ethnicity...
Your doctor will help you to devise a treatment plan to manage your Parkinson’s disease. Your input in this plan is necessary as part of the treatment may be lifestyle changes or home remedies of which you’re input will be valuable. You want to choose a treatment plan that will contain the least...
Parkinson’s disease for years has been best treated with a regiment of medications such as levodopa and a variety of dopamine agonists that help the body produce enough dopamine to keep the symptoms like tremors and shaking to a minimum. The only alternative to medications has been surgery like deep...
Parkinson’s disease aka PD is often viewed as a chronic illness that affects motor coordination only. However, doctors are increasingly recognizing that other problems are also manifested as well such as cognitive impairment. Thought processes, memory, attention span and memory alterations are a part...
As if the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is not enough, it is also accompanied by a variety of complications. Some of these problems can be overcome by changing lifestyle habits but others may require the guidance of a doctor or therapist to help cope with them. Not all of these complications can be...
You have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or someone you know has just been given the diagnosis. You want to find out all you can about the disease so you know what to expect in the future. Here is a step-by-step explanation of what Parkinson’s disease is, what the symptoms and...
Living with a degenerative, chronic disease is not easy. The disease can have multiple symptoms and does not present itself in the same in those who have the disease. In one person the disease may come on slowly over years. In another the disease may progress quickly. One person may have tremors as the major...
Maybe you have noticed some slight tremors in your hands or fingers, or your foot, mouth or chin tremors. Your first clue may not be tremors but perhaps you notice that you are walking slower than you usually do, or you are shuffling as you walk. Your first symptom may be drooling or having difficulty...
