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Tips for Treating Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): By Dr. De Leon

  Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) also known as Willis- Ekbom syndrome is described as a discomfort, creepy- crawly sensation, or an irresistible urge to move the legs arising from a profound feeling of ‘restlessness.’ These sensations only occur at rest and primarily at night. They are relieved by moving the legs and walking up andContinue reading “Tips for Treating Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): By Dr. De Leon”

A Few Things to Consider When Thinking About Giving Up Driving: By Dr. De Leon

A Few Things to Consider When Thinking About Giving Up Driving: By Dr. De Leon.

Tips to dealing with cramping toes: By Dr. De Leon

It is extremely painful to have one little toe or worse all toes suddenly decide to have a mind of their own and begin to curl, twist and bend at their own free will. Believe me, I know. This type of pain can bring a grown man to their knees. When I first began having symptomsContinue reading “Tips to dealing with cramping toes: By Dr. De Leon”

Tips & Tricks: Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease: By Dr. De Leon

Spring break is fast approaching and many of us especially those of us with children look forward to this time of year to being able to travel as a family. Sometimes you even get to chaperone for fun on school excursions just as an excuse to see the world through their eyes! However, even though it now takesContinue reading “Tips & Tricks: Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease: By Dr. De Leon”

Tips to Prevent and Treat Neck Pain Caused by PD & Dystonia: By Dr. De Leon

Tips to Prevent and Treat Neck Pain Caused by PD & Dystonia: By Dr. De Leon.

Dyskinesias- 8 Tips to prevent & manage DYSKENESIAs: By Dr. De Leon

The things I have learned about dyskenesias in a nut shell. They are not a sign that you are having fun because you look like you are dancing even if they occur at the beat of   your favorite tune. yes, although most of the time you prefer over being off or stiff, you can’tContinue reading “Dyskinesias- 8 Tips to prevent & manage DYSKENESIAs: By Dr. De Leon”