“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” Jim Rohn It seems as if the whole last decade has been an unending parade of sick people with chronic illness revolving though my doors. So, I have become somewhat of a caregiver guru… I think that these events along with my own illness have beenContinue reading “Things I Learned About Being a Caregiver While Taking Care of Those I love”
Category Archives: parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s: Not Just a Disease of Your Grandparents : by Dr. De Leon
Parkinson’s can affect young and old in all walks of life, although it is typically more common in those over 55 (known as Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease). But it can strike young people even in their 20’s (younger age prior to 40 is known as Young Onset Parkinson’s). In the United States there are nearly 1.5Continue reading “Parkinson’s: Not Just a Disease of Your Grandparents : by Dr. De Leon”
Treatment Strategies for the 4 Common Causes of Bladder Dysfunction in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon
As I mentioned previously there are 4 common causes that lead to Parkinson’s bladder problems. The most common being improper processing of dopamine message from brain to bladder causing a mixed up response with increase frequency and urgency. ( when is contracting or too active is called –detrusor hyperactivity). Second, urgency and frequency can beContinue reading “Treatment Strategies for the 4 Common Causes of Bladder Dysfunction in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon”
Treatment Strategies for the 4 Common Causes of Bladder Dysfunction in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon
As I mentioned previously there are 4 common causes that lead to Parkinson’s bladder problems. The most common being improper processing of dopamine message from brain to bladder causing a mixed up response with increase frequency and urgency. ( when is contracting or too active is called –detrusor hyperactivity). Second, urgency and frequency can beContinue reading “Treatment Strategies for the 4 Common Causes of Bladder Dysfunction in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon”
4 Common Causes of Bladder Problems in Parkinson’s Patients : By Dr. De Leon
“Gotta go! Gotta Go!” I am sure all of you have seen or heard of this commercial. Unfortunately, for many of us living with PD this is more than a jingle….. IT IS A REALITY! Every time you step into new place you have to scope it out to know where the nearest restroom isContinue reading “4 Common Causes of Bladder Problems in Parkinson’s Patients : By Dr. De Leon”
Tips on How to Maintain Dental Care & Oral Hygiene In Parkinson’s Patients: By Dr. De Leon
“Be true to your teeth, or they will be false for you.” Soupy sales It is true that Parkinson’s in rare instances has been diagnosed by very astute dentists who saw tale tell signs and referred them to a specialist who confirmed diagnosis but this is the exception rather than the rule. So, it isContinue reading “Tips on How to Maintain Dental Care & Oral Hygiene In Parkinson’s Patients: By Dr. De Leon”
Parkinsonism & tremors in Pregnancy: By Dr. De Leon
Just the other day, I wrote about the gender differences in Parkinson’s ….and today I open my mail and I get a whole journal about gender issues particularly that of neurology of pregnancy of various diseases which covered some of the movement disorders. As I wrote previously, not a lot is known about pregnancy andContinue reading “Parkinsonism & tremors in Pregnancy: By Dr. De Leon”
Trouble Performing Tasks Since PD Came Into Your Life? By Dr. De Leon
I sure have…. Most Frustrating thing for me was to discover that after being the QUEEN of MULTITASKING, I now was having trouble even carrying two things at once. When, before NOT once did I need a calendar because I could keep everything in my head now even when I wrote things down I hadContinue reading “Trouble Performing Tasks Since PD Came Into Your Life? By Dr. De Leon”
Revisiting isolation an often overlooked topic in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon
A month ago, I read that as the new year rung in several Parkinson’s patients chose to take their own life. I can only imagine the devastation one must feel to decide to go through with something like this….I was extremely saddened by these events ….wondering where the friends and family were and at whatContinue reading “Revisiting isolation an often overlooked topic in Parkinson’s : by Dr. De Leon”
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