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A 37-year-old male asked:
Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with parkinson's disease.
33 doctor answers • 25 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Ignore: Do consider a cane with a laser pointer to help with threshold issues.
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Ignore: Manual therapy/manipulation can help increase gait speed in parkinsons.
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Dr. Dariush Saghafianswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Ignore: Do take meds on time
do exercise;really exercise
do say , "big steps! back straight, head up".
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Dr. Keshab Paudelanswered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Ignore: Don't give up if one meeting or event fails to meet your expectations
do introduce yourself to other.
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Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Ignore: Parkinson's is challenging. Consider working w' a psychologist 2 help U & your family cope w' it.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Ignore: Best to use the basic medications, as will improve mobility and quality of life.
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Dr. Edward Berganswered
44 years experience
Ignore: Avoid Antipsychotics if you can as they Block Dopamine.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Ignore: Do make regular appts with the neurologist. Do take your medications. Don't get discouraged.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If need be, Utilize other complementary therapies-speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Treatment: Treatment should aid adjustment to daily frustrations and new challenges.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Never: Never underestimate the power of prayer and Faith!
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If your community has a senior center, or a wellness or exercise program,.. take advantage of it!
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If there are no support groups in your area, consider starting one.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Think: Think about lifestyle management, including stress reduction and coping skills.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Be: Be sure to practice general health maintenance by exercising and keeping a healthy diet.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
In: In early stages,obtain occupational assessment and a social evaluation including home care needs.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If driving becomes a problem, it is smart to undergo a professional assessment.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If getting around the house becomes more difficult, have your home evaluated for safety.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
If: If getting around the house becomes more difficult, figure out how much help you may need.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
In: In late stage think about assisted care, hospice, respite, adult day care and nursing home care.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Care: Care partners should have the proper training and take care of themselves too, to avoid burnout!
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
The: The care givers are often in need of loving support TOO!
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Keep: Keep track of your medications and taking them correctly.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Know: Know your medication's name, the strength and a time schedule of when it should be taken.
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Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Ignore: Live one day at a time. Take your medication on time. If you don't, quality suffers.
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Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Ignore: If you have a tendency to fall backward or feel lightheaded, move slowly when changing positions.
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Dr. Aurea Tomeskianswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
Ignore: Exercise is an important part of Parkinson's regimen. Fall prevention.
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Dr. Stephen Jarrardanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Ignore: You may have PD, but don't let PD have you! Stay sharp, read a lot, keep mind active. Never give in.
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwataanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Be: Be patient with someone with Parkinson's as they can't move quickly.
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwataanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Sometimes: Sometimes a walker can provide more balance for walking for Parkinson's patients and is useful.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Ignore: Weighted spoons and weighted cuffs may help in decreasing tremors and improve ability to perform ADL.
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Dr. Nicole Clarkanswered
Neurology 19 years experience
Ignore: Stay active! "Move it or lose it" definitely applies with this disease.
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Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Gamezanswered
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Exercise: Exercise regularly, it can help give you more flexibility, better balance and less anxiety!
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