If you are a person who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, or if you care about someone who has been diagnosed, you undoubtedly have many questions and concerns.
Before you begin reading about Parkinson's, there are a few things to keep in mind:
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Many people with Parkinson's go on to live a normal life span and enjoy many years of normal activities.
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Scientists around the world are working toward finding a cure. Many new developments, such as recent medication enhancements, make positive differences in the lives of people living with Parkinson's.
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Everyone with Parkinson's travels a different road. For example, not all people experience tremors. When you read the information in this webpages, remember that we have endeavoured to include most of the symptoms and reactions for general information. Your symptoms and your treatment will be unique to you.
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How to read these webpages
As you read, keep a note pad handy and jot down questions for your doctor. Read parts of the site at a time, closing it down if you start to feel stressed or tired. The site has links that make it easy to flip from one section to another, including a glossary of terms and links to other useful sites.
Some of the more important sections to review include:
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