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My father has parkinsons. can it be cured?

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No, but treatable!!: Dopamine meds reduce symptoms, but there is no cure. Fight the rigidity or stiffness & loss of rom of the joints to help him move better & have less imbalance! try the stretching handout "be active" from the apda. Best of luck :).

Dr Farbman agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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