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Myths About Parkinson's Disease Information.
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Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting approximately one million people in the United States, there are many myths and misconceptions about the disease.1

Myth: Parkinson’s disease is only a movement-related condition
The motor symptoms of PD, including tremor, rigidity, impaired balance and bradykinesia (gradual loss of spontaneous movement), are characteristic of the disease; however, there are a number of non-motor symptoms that people… read more

posted August 10, 2017 (edited)
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The MJF recently announced that there is now a new time released amantidine.

posted September 10, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Problem: my PD spouse had severe joint pain. He was sent to th Rhuemotologist. His RH markers were high. So it was RA causing those symthoms.

posted August 14, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This was very informative. It took me three times to understand what I read. I find at night my comprehension is shot. But I did get your explanations!

posted August 11, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Pain has recently been accepted as part of pd especially hips a leg joint due to our walking being effected. And double vision is a symptom of pd as well an eye test can see how bad this and prisims in your glasses can correct this issue.

posted August 16, 2017 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

There is a med that can help with the involuntary movements called amatidine I know that's spelt wrong but if you mum mentions it to the neurologist they will know what drug I am referring to however this drug only works for 50 percent of those whom take it.

posted September 10, 2017

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