Imagine if access to your doctor or movement disorder specialist via a computer was just a few clicks away. Or…
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Speech and voice impairments are common among people living with Parkinson’s. As many as 90% of people with Parkinson’s experience difficulties…
One of the things that nobody ever tells you when you get a Parkinson’s diagnosis is how much of your time will be spent managing medications, adhering to schedules, and tracking side effects and symptoms. Hint: It’s a lot.
Dyskinesia is an uncontrolled, involuntary muscle movement. Although it can be a stand-alone condition, in people with Parkinson’s, it is most often associated with long-term use of levodopa. Common symptoms of Parkinson’s dyskinesia include writhing or wriggling, fidgeting, rocking, and head bobbing.
16 Oct: [Webinar Recording] Parkinson’s Medication Management for Motor Symptoms with Dr. Aaron Haug
Although many symptoms can occur in Parkinson’s, the most common motor symptoms are tremor, stiffness, and slowness. In this webinar, Dr. Aaron Haug, Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist with Blue Sky Neurology in Englewood, CO, discusses treatment strategies and explains in detail the specific medications used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Although distinguishing between Parkinson's dyskinesia and parkinsonian tremor can be difficult, recognizing the differences can significantly impact both treatment and quality of life for a person with Parkinson's. Here, we'll highlight some of the differences and similarities and share how treatments vary depending on the diagnosis.
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Learn to determine what kind of care you need to live well and long with Parkinson’s.
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Nurse Practitioner Sharon Jung shares her advice about using Duopa™ for Parkinson’s.