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Preventing and Treating Psychosis Post Anesthesia in PD: By Dr. De Leon

I have heard of many patients being afraid to have procedures of any kind due to occurrence of psychosis and confusion reported by a number of Parkinson’s patients. This problem is not a myth unfortunately. Forty percent of Parkinson’s patients suffer psychosis commonly as disease advances which usually results in more hospitalizations, and increased proceduresContinue reading “Preventing and Treating Psychosis Post Anesthesia in PD: By Dr. De Leon”

#1 Cause of Cramping Toes & Legs In PD- By Dr. De Leon

“These cramps are crazy! But look on the bright side- at least is not a baby!” -unknown In the past, I have written about the different causes of leg and toe cramping in Parkinson’s disease. However, the number one cause of cramping in those of us who have had Parkinson’s disease for many years is actuallyContinue reading “#1 Cause of Cramping Toes & Legs In PD- By Dr. De Leon”

Could Rampant High Glucose Intolerance among Parkinson’s patients lead to an increased risk of diabetes? : By Dr. De Leon

The other day, I had a follow up with my endocrinologist because I have been concerned about a slowly increasing sugar levels as well as HgA1C (glycosylated Hemoglobin used to detect sugar levels in the last 3-6 months to help diagnose diabetes and then gauge management) possibly being caused of increased night sweats and overallContinue reading “Could Rampant High Glucose Intolerance among Parkinson’s patients lead to an increased risk of diabetes? : By Dr. De Leon”

New Light On Parkinson’s! By Dr. De Leon

“We are ALL a little Broken…. last time I checked Broken crayons still color the same.” Trent Shelton I believe that we are all unique like the colors of my favorite coloring box of 152 Crayola Crayons; and even though Parkinson’s may strike each and everyone one of us differently we all share the same outer exteriorContinue reading “New Light On Parkinson’s! By Dr. De Leon”

Vision: More than Meets the EYE! Tricks to Aid PD Patients :By Dr. De Leon

” Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” ~ Jonathan Swift The eyes have always held a great mystery for many since ancient times. Egyptians regarded them as one of the vital organs to be preserved for the after life to them see where they were going. Others claim the eyes are theContinue reading “Vision: More than Meets the EYE! Tricks to Aid PD Patients :By Dr. De Leon”

I have A Tremor: Does it mean I Have Parkinson’s Disease ? By Dr. De Leon

“Shaking is great. Shaking is one of the oldest practices known to man…connecting the earth and restoring energy through Out…” Jerome Flynn Is my tremor a sign of PD? This is always the million dollar question on everyone’s mind when they go see a Movement disorder specialist for the first time. Although, this is theContinue reading “I have A Tremor: Does it mean I Have Parkinson’s Disease ? By Dr. De Leon”

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