How is Parkinson's Disease Diagnosed?...Good responsiveness to levodopa also helps support the diagnosis of PD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dementia Diagnosis...It is important to remember this exam is not to give a definitive diagnosis of dementia related to Parkinson’s but simply to ascertain the cognitive ability... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosis - Early Symptoms & Early Diagnosis...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is difficult to diagnosis, particularly in its early stages because the symptoms of other neurologic disorders can be similar... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Shame of Having Parkinson's Disease...Posy had to rush to her knee appointment, so she still did not really have time to absorb and react to the implications of the diagnosis.... By Posy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diagnosis...I was very ill for 2 years this was 2013, finally diagnosed in 2015. I am still in stage 1, but i think I am getting close to stage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Remembering Dad’s Diagnosis...It wasn’t long before he received a second diagnosis of the same kind.... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosis - The Levodopa Challenge...was able to predict the clinical diagnosis of PD in 70-81% of cases.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My Parkinson's Diagnosis Journey...On September 26, 2016, my life was relatively normal. I was a 45 year old married guy who was a part of a large extended family. By day, I taught and tutored English. In my spare time, I went hiking. I traveled as much as I could, listened to music, followed baseball, photographed everything, and wrote supernatural action/adventure/archaeology books. By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Parkinson's Diagnosis...I retired in May 2017 after 35 years as a staff nurse and in June 3 weeks after I was given the diagnosis of Parkinson's.... By helenl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson's...Diagnosis of PD is generally made using medical history and a physical exam or neurological exam.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!...Posy was beginning to realize that this diagnosis was an actual BAD thing that had happened.... By Posy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Diagnosis...She has diagnosed me with a benign tremor. Problem is I'm on a host of medications she says is at the root of the other symptoms....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosis - Rating Scales...All other symptoms of PD are also present at this stage, and generally diagnosis is not in doubt at stage three.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Understanding Your Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease...I had gone 2 years and had not been given a diagnosis.... By Frank Church5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Have Something to Tell You...I make it through announcing the diagnosis in emails or on the phone. They are surprised and concerned.... By Pat LaPointe3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
That Little Spot On My Arm...My diagnosis was confirmed by tests at 2 different labs. ... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's Diagnosis...In hindsight, it was a distinct diagnosis.... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Why Is Parkinson’s Commonly Misdiagnosed?...There’s no simple diagnosis. Because of this, when many patients begin noticing symptoms, it may take a while to reach the diagnosis.... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Diagnosed with the Help of a DaTscan...My wife, Tracey, drops me off at the imaging center, just a mile or so from our home. It’s 10:00 AM on a Wednesday morning. Dr. Hill, who would become... By Allan Cole4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments