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Can a PD diagnosis stem from a previous injury?

First of all, I am trying to figure out whether or not a previous injury could exaserbate a PD diagnosis. I had an injury in 2005 (comparable to a torn...

Flying with Orthostatic Hypotension for Parkinson's patients

My father is 78 years old and suffering from Parkinson's disease since 5 years now. He tested positive for Covid last year and since then his Parkinson's has significantly deteriorated...

Choice of a Walker

I own a Walker with two wheels but I do not use it because I do not feel steady.One of my doctors recommended a Walker without wheels .My Physical Therapist...

Be your own doctor

I have found that my condition - Vascular Parkinsonism, self-diagnosed seven years ago - is something about which virtually every medical professional I have encountered knows nothing about, and, with...

PD and Diet Pills???

Hello everyone! A few days ago I read a Facebook Group posting about different medically induced PD. Lots of folks chimed in with just a ton of different meds they...

Permanent Parkinsonism or something else?

Not sure where to post this. A couple of years ago I noticed a weakness in my right hand and a gradually worsening limp (I was 48 at the time)...

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

After several years after being diagnosed with PD, my diagnosis was changed to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) which is very similar to PD. There is no medication that helps with...

Parkinsons and lewy body dementia

How common is it to get LBD after parkinsons...

New Medicine - GOCOVRI

Has anyone tried this medication? I just started and it seems to be good so far. Actually, more than good. I just wonder what other people have experienced. I think...

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