Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS

  • Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS
    Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS
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    The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder (PDMDS) community is a congregation of people from far and wide who come together for a common cause close to our heart- Parkinson's Disease. Whether you are someone living with and fighting powerfully against the condition, or someone dedicating their life toward the care of a loved one with Parkinson's, or just someone who wants to learn more about Parkinson’s- you can become a part of our community. . . Because everything we do expresses our motto "Together we move better" To find out more about the support we can provide to people with Parkinson’s please visit: www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com

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  • Rigorous exercise may slow Parkinson’s Disease Progression
    Dr. Pettarusp Wadia, Consultant Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, speaks to Dr Shital Raval about the latest treatments to manage Parkinson’s Disease.  Is Parkinson's a genetic condition? In about 5% of the adult population and 25% of the young-onset Parkinson's disease population, a single gene can be identified. However research is on to identify if certain genes make a person more susceptible to develop…
  • Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease – for patient and caregiver
    Mrs Balasubramaniam has been looking after her husband, 83, who has Parkinson’s Disease, for more than a decade. She shares symptoms, treatments and caregiving tips.   When was your husband diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease about 10 to 12 years back, but he probably had symptoms much before that were not very noticeable, such as mild abnormality of gait or sticking out his tongue occasionally. What were the early…
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    Parkinson’s Disease
    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by deterioration of nerve cells (neurons) in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. The death or damage to the nerves and the central nervous system causes deficiency of one of the important chemical neurotransmitter or messengers called dopamine. The lack of or decrease in the dopamine levels hinders the brain from sending signals to other cells within the brain and muscles. Movements tend to slow down or…
  • Patients with Parkinson's Disease often suffer from undiagnosed depression
    Depression is known to be a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, but remains untreated for many patients, according to a new study by Northwestern Medicine investigators in collaboration with the National Parkinson's Foundation (NPF). http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/281162.php
Knee joint issue and Parkinson
Hi my mom has Parkinson since 22 years. She has chondromalacia too, cartilage damage in the knee. We are taking the surgery route for her - knee join replacement in her left leg. She also experiences dyskenesia and freezing. Are there any risk and…
How to handle restless legs and arms while sleeping for people with parkinson
I am having Parkinson's disease since last years. I am 43 years old. I am having restlessness in Arms and legs while sleeping. There is an Urge to move legs/ arms, usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs…
Increasing symptoms of RLS
Hello, My mother has been treated with numerous RLS medications in last 5 years. After initial relief and dosage adjusting on Ropark in the last few years her symptoms have increased and spread to her arms. All over recognised RLS websites show that…
YOPD
my 45 year old dad was diagnosed with the disease before 3 years. he has got leg and hand tremors. i would very much like to know about his progress in the disease?. wht should i expect in the up coming years? and i am not sure on how to help my dad…
Stomach Feeding Tube (PEG) for parkinsons patient and how safe is it ?
My dad is going through parkinsons and he has having difficulty walking , moving his hands freely , leans forward while walking.Also he has difficulty in swallowing food or drinking water.Planning to go for a PEG (stomach feeding tube) . How safte…
Movement
My father is unable to walk after sitting for some time. His leg will start shivering and unable to stand properly. Kindly suggest.
Movement
My father is unable to walk after sitting for some time. His leg will start shivering and unable to stand properly. Kindly suggest.
Any support group in Delhi
is there any support group located in NCR DELHI 
Medicine gives more side effect than relief
Dear Team, My mother is suffering from PD for 8 yrs now.  It seems that she is on advance stage now, as she complains of tremors, stiffness, numbness in head, dystonia, dyskinesias. We recently visited the doc. She was on 14 tab (syndopa,…
Speech Therapy
Hello All Could you please help me with good speech therapy center for my father (He is a Parkinson patient from last 5 years) in Chembur. Thanks Divya Singh

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