Complications
... Approximately half the people with Parkinson''s disease develop depression. In some cases, depression may occur months or even years before Parkinson''s disease is diagnosed. Although physical limitat...

Treatment
... For many people with Parkinson''s, the initial response to treatment can be dramatic. Over time, however, the benefits of drugs frequently diminish or become less consistent, although symptoms can usu...

Self-care
... If you''ve received a diagnosis of Parkinson''s disease, you''ll need to work closely with your doctor to find a treatment plan that offers you the greatest relief from symptoms with the fewest side e...

Mental Disturbances Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
... What mental disturbances are associated with Parkinson’s? Certain mental disturbances—such as hallucinations, delusions and paranoia—are possible complications of Parkinson''s disease and/or its treat...

Orthostatic Hypotension and Parkinson''s
... What is orthostatic hypotension? Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person moves from lying down to standing. It is not uncommon in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It...

Parkinson''s Disease and Constipation
... Constipation is one of those unpleasant topics to talk about, and often significantly affects those with Parkinson’s disease. If you''ve suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both pai...

Swallowing Problems in People with Parkinson’s Disease
... Many patients with Parkinson’s disease have dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) because loss of control of the mouth and throat muscles may make it difficult for the patient to chew and manage solid foo...

Parkinson''s: Deep Brain Stimulation (Q&A)
... What is Deep Brain Stimulation?Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a treatment for Parkinson’s disease that uses a surgically implanted medical device, similar to a pacemaker, to deliver electrical stimul...

What to Expect After Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
... As with any surgery, there are some guidelines and limitations that you should follow after deep brain stimulation (DBS). Be sure to discuss these with your doctor and ask questions before surgery. Un...

Medications for Parkinson''s Disease
... There have been rapid and remarkable changes over the past decade in treating Parkinson’s disease. The development of new medications and an understanding of how best to use them and the older drugs h...