” Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which is stored than to that into which is poured…” I thought I would write today about a very sensitive topic for all of us especially for me as of late. it seems that my docile, kind, friendly disposition hasContinue reading “Anger in Parkinson’s Disease? myth, reality or cop- out? By Dr. De Leon”
Category Archives: Parkinson’s treatment
Apathy: How to Combat: By Dr. De Leon
“Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all- the apathy of human beings.” Helen Keller It has been a few weeks since I have written. Why? Pure apathy or is it indifference! In our vocabulary we tend to use the words apathy,Continue reading “Apathy: How to Combat: By Dr. De Leon”
Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon
As we near the WPC 2016 which will be held in Portland, Oregon this year..one of the topics of great interest being presented is one of communication impairment. First, we must look at what is meant by communication. The word “communication” implies the usage of a deeper and complex network of interconnected neurons in theContinue reading “Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon”
Tips for dealing with Chronic Pain: by Dr. De Leon
As I have spent the last week or so dealing with one type of pain or another I thought it might be worthy to go over the different types of pain people with Parkinson’s disease can experience and discuss some of the ways we can treat such pains while maintaining a full life. LivingContinue reading “Tips for dealing with Chronic Pain: by Dr. De Leon”
An Overview of Common Skin & Wound Challenges Encountered In Parkinson’s Disease:By Dr. De Leon
Parkinson’s affects our insides and outsides and although commonly labeled as a movement disorder it has many more non -motor manifestations which can wreak havoc in our daily life’s . Some are cumbersome and embarrassing while others can be downright difficult to bear and live with. Since dopamine, the major neurotransmitter involved in PD aboundsContinue reading “An Overview of Common Skin & Wound Challenges Encountered In Parkinson’s Disease:By Dr. De Leon”
Camino al Mundial 2016 (Congreso del Parkinson -WPC 2016):Dra. De Leon
Estoy muy entusiasmada y agradecida de poder formar parte del comité encargado de los preparativos para un evento tan especial e importante como es el congreso mundial del Parkinson. Este evento se lleva acabo cada 3 años. El último se llevó acabo en Montreal. Este año se celebrará el cuarto Congreso Mundial en la ciudad deContinue reading “Camino al Mundial 2016 (Congreso del Parkinson -WPC 2016):Dra. De Leon”
Common Causes & Treatments of Dizziness in PD: By Dr. De Leon
“Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.“ Marilyn vos Savant Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological illness affecting the basal ganglia causing neuronal cell death of the dopamine producing cells within the substancia nigra as well as neuronal death in otherContinue reading “Common Causes & Treatments of Dizziness in PD: By Dr. De Leon”
Signs that your body is in trouble – especially in midst of living with PD: By Dr. De Leon
There are many subtle ways that our bodies tell us that something is not right. The body is a perfect organism always in balance. Have you suddenly had a craving for something sweet, sour or salty? I have – and is not just pregnant women that have cravings. Funny thing when I was pregnant IContinue reading “Signs that your body is in trouble – especially in midst of living with PD: By Dr. De Leon”
Taking a Closer Look at DBS: By Dr. De Leon
Recently, there has been a spur of interest in the surgical treatment known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) among the Parkinson’s community. Although, this procedure is by no means a ‘novel’ or ‘new’ treatment being approved by FDA back in the late 1990’s for tremor and 2002 for PD has begun to reach general streamContinue reading “Taking a Closer Look at DBS: By Dr. De Leon”
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