Parkinson's disease guide
Understanding Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a debilitating, progressive
illness which affects a person's movement; various parts of the body can
be affected and symptoms are stiffness in the muscles, difficulty when starting
to move and slowness and tremor in the hands when they are at rest.
Parkinson's disease is a terrible progressive illness
which not only affects the person who has developed it but also puts a strain
on those around them who care for them day in and day out.
The biggest question once a correct diagnosis of
Parkinson's disease has been made is when to start treatment and the medication
used for that treatment.
Depression is a serious illness that can affect anyone
at anytime in their life, it brings about feelings of sadness, hopelessness,
anxiety and fatigue, people who suffer from Parkinson's disease not only
have to contend with the disease itself but over 50% of people suffering
will also have to contend with depression too.
Acetylcholine: A classical neurotransmitter found
in the basal ganglia and throughout the body. An imbalance between the neurotransmitters
acetylcholine and dopamine is associated with some of the symptoms of Parkinson's
disease (PD) for example, tremor and rigidity.
When medication has ceased to be effective or the
side effects from them have become no longer tolerable, surgery might be
an option your Doctor will consider and advise to help alleviate your symptoms
and improve your quality of life. |
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