Neurological Conditions

Parkinson’s disease has classic signs and symptoms, but they do not all appear at the same time or to the same degree. Some people are more troubled by one than another. The condition can vary significantly between individuals, for example how the disease progresses, and how well someone responds to the drugs, etc. Therefore, people […]

People ith Parkinson’s Disease may need to go into the hospital or have surgery. People with the condition and their caregivers should be well informed about how to ensure good management of Parkinson’s Disease while in the hospital. While it is easier to plan in advance for pre-scheduled admissions to hospital for elective surgery’ (for

Nice To Know: A few important comments before describing the medications for Parkinson’s Disease Drug therapy for Parkinson’s disease, and the choice of drugs used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, should be a joint decision between the person with Parkinson’s disease and the physician, based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on

To get the most out of the medications: You should never compare your treatment schedule with those of other people suffering with Parkinson’s Disease. You are all different. Take the medication as prescribed by your doctor. While this advice sounds obvious, it is important since the medication has been individually adjusted for your symptoms. Remember

People with mild Parkinson’s disease who take medication often regain a relatively ordinary activity level. The following suggestions may be useful: General advice Good nutrition Managing stress Traveling General Advice Continue regular daily activities. This is important to help maintain mobility. In the early stages of PD, such normal movement should be maintained to the fullest

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressive condition resulting from a deficiency in the brain of a chemical called dopamine. This deficiency interrupts messages from the brain to the muscles. Parkinson’s disease produces shaking of the body and limbs, slowness and difficulty beginning

Here are definitions of medical terms related to Parkinson’s disease. Acetylcholine: A chemical which acts as a chemical messenger. An imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine results in some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Akinesia: Absence of movement Allograft: Cells taken from one person to transplant into another person (such as using a human fetus for a human brain cell