Tag: symptoms of PD

Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Day Seven: What You May Not Know

April 7, 2011 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #7: Did You Know… that Parkinson’s can cause a person to have a fixed facial expression?  This is called “masked face”. that having PD can change your handwriting? that your voice can get softer when you’re a person with Parkinson’s? that a person with PD can lose ... ...

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It’s Like Something’s Wrong With Your Brain… Gee, ‘Ya Think?

This is for all those people with Parkinson’s disease who can’t seem to make others understand what’s going on in the mind of a PD patient. I’ve personally heard of people with PD who actually live with others who don’t believe they have PD.  You can call it denial. You can call it ignorance. You ... ...

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So, You’re Going to the Doctor…

With all the negative talk out there about doctors, we need to take an active role in our care, regardless of the severity of treatment we are seeking. To get the best care, you’ve got to go prepared. Here is a list to check twice before walking into your next appointment: – Are your symptoms ... ...

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