What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disorder. It causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Typically symptoms begin gradually, but become more severe over time. As nerve cells die, involuntary movements, tremors and shaking commonly appear. Many of the symptoms of Parkinson’s can… Continue reading Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
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What is Dyskinesia? Common Symptoms and Treatment
Neurological disorders can cause a number of changes to your brain and body. Some of the most common side effects of conditions like Parkinson’s are involuntary muscle movements. Dyskinesia is broad term for uncontrolled and involuntary muscle movements. These can range from mild shakes and tics to more severe, full-body spasms. Often, this condition is… Continue reading What is Dyskinesia? Common Symptoms and Treatment
Tips on Managing Resting Tremors
One of the primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is developing resting tremors. Tremors are involuntary movements that make parts of the body shake. These tremors typically happen when you are at rest and can make daily activities challenging. Resting tremors in Parkinson’s are rhythmic and usually show up in the hands, arms, or legs when… Continue reading Tips on Managing Resting Tremors
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. Symptoms develop gradually and can vary! Recognizing the early signs is crucial for managing the disease effectively. Here is an overview of the key symptoms and what to watch for. Early Symptoms Progressive Symptoms Ways of Managing Parkinson’s While Parkinson’s disease cannot be… Continue reading Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease and How to Treat Them
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms develop slowly over the course of several years. Although there are four main motor symptoms that occur with Parkinson’s, not every patient will experience symptoms in the same order and in the same way. However, there are patterns of symptom progression that most patients will experience. The… Continue reading 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease and How to Treat Them
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
One day, you’re relaxing on the couch and notice your hand is shaking. Has it always done that, or is it new? But when you go to pick something up, you notice the shaking stops. You may have noticed other minor changes like your movement is slowing down or your limbs feel unusually stiff. You could pass all of… Continue reading Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Illustrating member perspectives on life with chronic illness
In medical terms, most health conditions have clear definitions. But only people living with chronic illness know what it really feels like to live with it — and making others understand can be a challenge. When we asked some PatientsLikeMe members to explain what life was like with their condition, their responses painted vivid pictures of what… Continue reading Illustrating member perspectives on life with chronic illness
Practicing Reiki and Qigong with Parkinson’s disease: Karl Robb shares the benefits of these complementary therapies
What kinds of complementary treatments can help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? PatientsLikeMe blog partner Karl Robb recently shared with us about his complementary therapies of choice: Reiki and Qigong. Karl has been living with young-onset PD for more than 30 years and practicing Reiki for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, Angela, are… Continue reading Practicing Reiki and Qigong with Parkinson’s disease: Karl Robb shares the benefits of these complementary therapies
From tomatoes to turmeric: Can foods fight inflammation?
Inflammation is a hot topic. What’s it all about? And what’s the scoop on certain diets, foods and supplements, such as turmeric, when it comes to fighting inflammation? What is inflammation? Not all inflammation is “bad.” Acute inflammation is part of the body’s natural way of defending itself from foreign substances like viruses, bacteria, cuts and splinters.… Continue reading From tomatoes to turmeric: Can foods fight inflammation?
“Dealing and healing” together: Karl and Angela Robb team up with PatientsLikeMe and share about living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease
PatientsLikeMe is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Karl and Angela Robb, the husband-and-wife team behind Karl’s blog, “A Soft Voice in a Noisy World: Dealing and Healing with Parkinson’s Disease,” and the authors of two books. You might’ve already seen Karl’s #MoreThan story. Karl and Angela recently shared even more with us in… Continue reading “Dealing and healing” together: Karl and Angela Robb team up with PatientsLikeMe and share about living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease