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Sep 24, 2022
PD, sweating and temperature regulation
What some experts say about PD and body temperature regulation. I turned on the furnace to heat the house this morning for the first time...
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Sep 15, 2022
What some experts say: Driving and PD
How Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Affect Driving Skills Tips for People With Parkinson’s Disease Tips for Families and Caregivers How to...
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Jul 2, 2022
What some experts say about Nausea and vomiting and PD
Nausea and vomiting are reported by many Parkinson’s patients, and may be the result of dopamine-based treatments aimed at alleviating...
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Dec 15, 2021
What some experts say about financial planning and PD
Long-term financial planning is important for everyone -- but it is essential if you are coping with the expense of a chronic illness,...
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Nov 18, 2021
What some experts say about maintaining dental health
Parkinson Foundation Maintaining dental health is important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD symptoms can complicate dental...
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Sep 20, 2021
Lower Back Pain And Parkinson’s Disease
I have a 30 to 40-year history of episodes of bad back pain. Episodes occurred every two to three years. Typically, a week or two after...
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Sep 10, 2021
What some experts say about Duopa
A gel of levodopa and carbidopa is infused through a surgically implanted tube into the small intestine, where levodopa is absorbed. Is...
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Jul 25, 2021
What some experts say about sleep and PD
The brain changes that are part of PD can also cause sleep difficulties and some people have problems sleeping even before movement...
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Jul 6, 2021
What some experts say about medical marijuana and CBD
https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/ask-md-medical-marijuana-and-parkinsons-disease The second most common cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD),...
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Jun 19, 2021
What some experts say about micrographia
What is micrographia? Micrographia is an acquired disorder that features abnormally small, cramped handwriting or the progression to...
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Apr 29, 2021
What some experts say about Parkinson's diet and nutrition
When one thinks of nutrition, one thinks of diet. There is no one size fits all diet for all patients with Parkinson’s. Rather, one must...
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Mar 29, 2021
What some experts say about PD and disability payments
If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may be concerned about continuing to work and make a living for yourself and...
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Feb 24, 2021
What some experts say about PD and pets
Service dogs trained to work with people with Parkinson's can help their owners maintain balance while walking, or alert a family member...
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Dec 31, 2020
What some experts say about PD and COVID-19
APDA People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have been asking a lot of questions about COVID-19 since the pandemic began and APDA has been...
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Dec 17, 2020
What some experts say about PD Medications
Davis Phinney Foundation https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/medication-and-parkinsons/ APDA https://www.apdaparkinson.org/what-is-parkins...
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