Many of the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease like tremors or dexterity issues are not associated with pain; however, that does not mean that Parkinson's patients do not experience pain. In fact, pain may be a common part of the onset of Parkinson's disease.
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Perhaps few people give much thought to the man for whom Parkinson's disease is named. Taryn Simpson relates the story of James Parkinson who first identified and published the symptoms of a disease that would later bear his name.
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Stutter steps and freezing episodes are some of the more common, and more troublesome, Parkinson's disease symptoms. These symptoms can make movement a serious challenge. One doctor has designed glasses that provide the wearer with visual cues that can aid in overcoming difficulty walking.
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Erica Jacques recalls an incident when a patient's wife was less than truthful regarding her husband's ability to function at home. Read about the consequences of her innocent mistake.
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Some Parkinson's disease patients notice an increase in their pain levels and wonder whether their pain is associated with their condition. As Taryn Simpson explains, there are certain types of pain associated with Parkinson's disease. Read more.
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Today's update is the last of the "Ask the Neurologist Series" brought to you by Parkinson's Hope Digest and Taryn Simpson. Today's update features Dr. Wagner's answers to several Parkinson's disease questions and includes tips on choosing a reputable neurologist as well as advice on dopamine therapy.
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Parkinson's Hope Digest and Taryn Simpson are pleased to bring you the "Ask the Neurologist Series." These daily updates, by Taryn Simpson, will feature one neurologist's answers to several Parkinson's disease questions. Today's update features answers to questions about sleep disorders, and an experimental drug for Parkinson's.
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Parkinson's Hope Digest and Taryn Simpson are pleased to bring you the "Ask the Neurologist Series." These daily updates, by Taryn Simpson, will feature one neurologist's answers to several Parkinson's disease questions. Today's update highlights Dr. Martin Wagner's history in treating Parkinson's disease and his answer to why tremors don't respond to dopamine.
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For employees who have serious personal issues like a recent Parkinson's disease diagnosis, there is the Employee Assistance Program, or EAP. Read Taryn Simpson's advice on how employees can best utilize the EAP to deal with life-changing events like Parkinson's disease.
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Taryn Simpson has found and reviewed three books about firsthand experiences with Parkinson's disease. These include guides to how to talk to children about the disease as well as a guide to learning more about disease basics.
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