Parkinson's disease Forum
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative illness that causes progressively more severe shaking. What are the symptoms? What treatments exist? Join the community to learn more.
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- Parkinson's disease and sleeping problems
Patients with Parkinson's Disease can experience sleep-related problems like insomnia, getting in and out of bed, nocturia (waking up at night with a storng desire to urinate), difficulties turning ov
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- What is your most difficult daily task with Parkinson's disease?
Hello, The symptoms of Parkinson can cause simple, daily tasks to become so much more difficult, from tying your shoelaces to even buttoning your own shirt. What do you find your most difficult daily
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- Parkinson's and the Coronavirus: Information, advice, thoughts
Hello everyone, I saw there wasn't a discussion for this yet, so I thought I'd create it. I've been caring for my father who has Parkinson's and I thought I'd share some helpful information I've foun
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- Have you tried an anti-tremor watch or bracelet?
Hello all, I was speaking with a friend recently and she was telling me she'd heard of a bracelet or watch that would be put on sale after successful testing that helps with Parkinson's tremors. Does
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- Apomorphine pump
What do you think about this type of treatment? I don't know if it is a good idea. I've never used a pump... Any advice?
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- Parkinson's disease may start in appendix, study finds
Parkinson's disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but research out Wednesday found it may start in the gut, specifically in the appendix, a tiny organ near the large intestine. U
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- Smartphones could help measure Parkinson's disease symptoms
An experimental smartphone application could monitor changes in Parkinson's disease symptoms throughout the day, sending data to doctors to help them treat patients, U.S. researchers say. "Like diabe
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- Parkinson's disease: Tips to improve your walking
Many of Parkinson's disease patients experience difficulties walking and moving around. Losing balance and falling is common for patients, especially older ones, and can be due to involuntary movement
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