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Parkinson's Disease affects one out of every 100 seniors and its potentially debilitating effects can present a major challenge for the afflicted and loved ones alike. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz explains how to recognize the symptoms and stages of Parkinson's, understand its causes and its effects on the brain and know which drug treatments, diet treatments and physical treatments are available.

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Neal Hermanowicz
Dr. Neal Hermanowicz-Director of the Movement Disorders Program
Meet the Expert 
Parkinson's Basics 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is Parkinson's? 
  3. What is the history of Parkinson's? 
  4. What are some of the other names for Parkinson's? 
  5. How many people have Parkinson's? 
  6. Who is at most risk for getting Parkinson's? 
  7. Who is qualified to diagnose Parkinson's? 
  8. What are some other diseases that are mistaken for Parkinson's? 
  9. What's the difference between essential tremor and Parkinson's? 
Parkinson's Symptoms 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is 'parkinsonism'? 
  3. What is 'tremor,' in relation to Parkinson's? 
  4. What is the difference between 'internal tremor' and 'external tremor'? 
  5. What is 'bradykinesia'? 
  6. What is 'akinesia'? 
  7. How is dexterity affected by Parkinson's? 
  8. What is 'rigidity' in relation to Parkinson's? 
  9. What is 'frozen shoulder' and how does it relate to Parkinson's? 
  10. What is 'dyskinesia'? 
  11. How does Parksinson's affect the skin? 
  12. How does Parkinson's affect body weight? 
Parkinson's Effects On The Brain 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is the 'substantia nigra'? 
  3. What is a 'Lewy body,' and how does it factor into Parkinson's? 
  4. What hallucinations are associated with Parkinson's? 
  5. What is 'dopamine,' and how does it relate to Parkinson's? 
Causes Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What causes Parkinson's? 
  3. What happens to the substantia nigra in persons who have Parkinson's? 
  4. What role do genetics play in acquiring Parkinson's? 
  5. What role do toxins or illicit drugs play in causing Parkinson's? 
  6. What diseases or physical conditions can cause Parkinson's? 
  7. What role do viruses and bacteria play in Parkinson's? 
  8. What role does race play in Parkinson's? 
  9. What is a 'parkinsonian personality'? 
Early Phases Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What signs of tremor do people have in the early phases of Parkinson's? 
  3. What signs of rigidity do people have in the early phases of Parkinson's? 
  4. How does early phases Parkinson's affect dexterity? 
  5. How does early phase Parkinson's affect posture? 
  6. How does early phase Parkinson's affect body movement? 
  7. How does early phase Parkinson's affect balance? 
  8. How does early phase Parkinson's affect the face? 
  9. How does early phase Parkinson's affect the voice? 
  10. What are the sexual effects of early Parkinson's? 
  11. What emotional problems are common during early phase Parkinson's? 
  12. What kind of pain does a person feel in the early phases of Parkinson's? 
  13. What are treatment goals during the early phases of Parkinson's? 
  14. What are the side effects of drug treatments during early phase Parkinson's? 
Moderate Phases Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What signs of tremor do people have in the moderate phases of Parkinson's? 
  3. What signs of rigidity do people show the moderate phases of Parkinson's? 
  4. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect dexterity? 
  5. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect posture? 
  6. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect body motion? 
  7. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect the face? 
  8. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect the voice? 
  9. What are the sexual effects of moderate Parkinson's? 
  10. What signs of restlessness do people show in moderate phase Parkinson's? 
  11. What emotional problems are common during moderate phase Parkinson's? 
  12. What kind of pain does a person feel in the moderate phase of Parkinson's? 
  13. How can the autonomic system be impaired during moderate phase Parkinson's? 
  14. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect swallowing? 
  15. How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect sleep? 
  16. What treatments are available for moderate phase Parkinson's? 
  17. What are the side effects of drug treatments for moderate phase Parkinson's? 

Popular Questions

  • What are some of the other names for Parkinson's?
  • Who is at most risk for getting Parkinson's?
  • How is dexterity affected by Parkinson's?
  • How does Parksinson's affect the skin?
  • How does Parkinson's affect body weight?
  • What hallucinations are associated with Parkinson's?
  • What causes Parkinson's?
  • What role does race play in Parkinson's?
  • What is a 'parkinsonian personality'?
  • How does early phase Parkinson's affect the voice?
  • What are the sexual effects of early Parkinson's?
  • What emotional problems are common during early phase Parkinson's?
  • How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect dexterity?
  • How does moderate phase Parkinsons affect body motion?
  • What are the sexual effects of moderate Parkinson's?
  • What emotional problems are common during moderate phase Parkinson's?
  • What signs of rigidity do people show in advanced phase Parkinson's?
  • How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect body movement?
  • How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect the voice?
  • How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect mental health?
  • What kind of pain does a person feel in advanced phase Parkinson's?
  • How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect sleep?
  • What treatments are available for advanced phase Parkinson's?
  • What tests are used to diagnose Parkinson's?
  • Is there a cure for Parkinson's?
  • What are the side effects of Dopamine Receptor Agonists?
  • What is 'impulse control disorder'?
  • What role do antioxidants play in treating Parkinson's?
  • Can I drink alcohol if I have Parkinson's?
  • How can exercise affect the symptoms of Parkinson's?
  • What physical therapy is used to treat Parkinson's?
  • What are the side effects of thalamotomies and pallidotomies?
  • What role do stem cells have in treating Parkinson's?
  • How will I be able to work if I have Parkinson's?
  • Will I be able to take care of my children if I have Parkinson's?
  • Can I drive with Parkinson's?
  • What organizations are available to Parkinson's patients?
Advanced Phases Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is the advanced phase of Parkinson's? 
  3. What signs of tremor do people show in advanced phase Parkinson's? 
  4. What signs of rigidity do people show in advanced phase Parkinson's? 
  5. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect dexterity? 
  6. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect posture? 
  7. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect body movement? 
  8. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect balance? 
  9. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect the face? 
  10. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect the voice? 
  11. What are the sexual effects of advanced phase Parkinson's? 
  12. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect mental health? 
  13. What kind of pain does a person feel in advanced phase Parkinson's? 
  14. How can the autonomic system be impaired by advanced phase Parkinson's? 
  15. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect swallowing? 
  16. How does advanced phase Parkinson's affect sleep? 
  17. What treatments are available for advanced phase Parkinson's? 
Diagnosis Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. How long will I have Parkinson's before people notice? 
  3. When should I see a doctor about Parkinson's disease-like symptoms? 
  4. What questions does a doctor ask to test for Parkinson's? 
  5. What tests are used to diagnose Parkinson's? 
  6. What is the physical exam used to test for Parkinson'? 
  7. Is there a cure for Parkinson's? 
Drug Treatments Of Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is an 'antiparkinson drug'? 
  3. What are 'anticholinergics'? 
  4. What are the side effects to anticholoinergics? 
  5. What is 'levodopa'? 
  6. What are the side effects of levodopa? 
  7. What are 'DDIs'? 
  8. What are the side effects of DDIs? 
  9. What are 'Dopamine Receptor Agonists'? 
  10. What are the side effects of Dopamine Receptor Agonists? 
  11. What are 'COMT inhibitors'? 
  12. What are the side effects of COMT inhibitors? 
  13. What are MAO inhibitors? 
  14. What are the side effects of MAO inhibitors? 
  15. What is 'impulse control disorder'? 
Diet Treatments For Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What vitamins are good for people with Parkinson's? 
  3. What is 'CoQ10'? 
  4. What role do antioxidants play in treating Parkinson's? 
  5. What is a 'protein redistribution diet'? 
  6. Can I drink alcohol if I have Parkinson's? 
Physical Treatments For Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. How can exercise affect the symptoms of Parkinson's? 
  3. What physical therapy is used to treat Parkinson's? 
  4. What speech therapy is used to treat people with Parkinson's? 
  5. How are 'thalamotomy' and 'pallidotomy' operations used to treat Parkinson's? 
  6. What are the side effects of thalamotomies and pallidotomies? 
  7. How is 'DBS' surgery used to treat Parkinson's? 
  8. What are the side effects of DBS? 
  9. How is 'nerve cell transplantation' used to treat people with Parkinson's? 
  10. How is 'GDNF' surgery used to treat people with Parkinson's? 
  11. What role do stem cells have in treating Parkinson's? 
  12. What role does gene therapy play in treating Parkinson's? 
Living With Parkinson's 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is the hardest part about living with Parkinson's? 
  3. When do I need to tell my family and friends I have Parkinson's? 
  4. What do I need to tell my employers about my Parkinson's disease? 
  5. How will I be able to work if I have Parkinson's? 
  6. How will I be able to do my chores if I have Parkinson's? 
  7. Will I be able to take care of my children if I have Parkinson's? 
  8. Can I drive with Parkinson's? 
  9. What organizations are available to Parkinson's patients? 

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