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PARKINSONS
DISEASE
Nervous System Disease


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I have no choice about whether or
not I have Parkinson's. I have noth-
ing but choices about how I react to
it. In those choices, there's freedom
to do a lot of things in areas that I
wouldn't have otherwise found my-
self in. - Michael J. Fox
Tests
No tests are run to diagnosis Parkinsons,
instead a neurological and physical examina-
tion helps to diagnosis Parkinsons. Doctors
also review a patients medical history and
symptoms theyve been experiencing. Being
diagnosis with Parkinsons can take awhile
because neurologists and doctors have to
evaluate symptoms and movements of a pa-
tient.

Special Care Needs
How to function with Parkin-
sons
Occupational Therapist and Physical Thera-
pist can help with people who have Parkin-
sons. They can help with making daily life a
little easier. Healthy eating, exercise, avoid-
ing falls, and continuing with daily activities is
a lifestyle someone with Parkinsons should
follow.

Medications
Carbidopa-levodopa: This is the most
effective medicine for Parkinsons and
its a natural chemical that passes
through the brain and then converts to
dopamine.
Dopamine Agonists: This drug lasts
longer than levodopa but isn't as strong.
This can also be injectable.
Anticholinergics: This can help control
the tremor for Parkinsons
Amantadine: This is prescribed at the
early stages of Parkinsons and helps
control involuntary movements.
Treatments
There is no cure for Parkinsons disease but
medications that are used help control the
symptoms and pain. Doctors sometimes
recommend lifestyle changes or in some
cases surgery. Physical Therapy can help
with balance and movement.
What is Parkinsons
Parkinsons is a disease in the nervous system
that affects movement. It starts slowly and devel-
ops overtime. It starts with a tremor in one hand
and then can lead to stiffness and slower move-
ment. Parkinsons can not be cured but there is
medications that can help with symptoms.
Symptoms
Tremor: Shaking that is normally found in the
hands or fingers. Even when the hands and
fingers are relaxed a person with Parkinsons
can still experience shaking and tremoring.
Slowed Movement: This can cause a person
with Parkinsons to drag their feet or make it
hard to get out of a chair. This also may
make things to do more time consuming due
to slowed down movement.
Rigid Muscles: Stiffness in muscles which
can cause pain to the patient.
Speech Changes: Parkinsons can cause
Additional Information
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/
definition/con-20028488

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