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Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms: Motor (Movement-related)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband?s right hand has started to shake ? not all the time but sometimes. Do you think he ought to be tested for Parkinson?s? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My aunt has a friend with PD and she loves to read books. I wanted to know if there is a device that holds books and turns the pages. (EG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:A movement disorder specialist has told my husband that he has "vascular Parkinsonism." Can you tell me anything about this? (EP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My sister has Parkinson's and some days will not eat. Is appetite loss a symptom of PD? (EP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease just this year. I am now taking Sinemet twice daily but lately have been having severe headaches. Is this part of Parkinson's or could they be caused by my medication? (RP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has Parkinson's disease and keeps leaning to the left side when he is sitting. What can we do about this problem? (D)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 87-year-old father has Parkinson's and has experienced perceived "heaviness" in his feet and lower limbs. He says his legs feel "half-numb." Can you explain this symptom? (GR)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have Parkinson's disease and I experience greatly reduced stamina. Is there anything that can help? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has diabetes, Parkinson's and congestive heart failure. I notice that his hands are always in a fist and he has trouble opening them. Can you tell me what this is? Is it related to cramping?Show Answer
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