Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:04 am Post subject: Breathing with PD
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Dear Doctor,
In reply to your article "Weight Loss" with PD.
I understand Breathing difficulties with PD i.e tightness and contraction in the throat weaken muscles that control breathing .
The breathing is not in full i.e the chest wall doesn't move i.e reducing sense of smell that dampen the appetites contributing the malnutrition.
Therefore people have PD find difficulty/ reducing sniffing i.e desperately difficulties breathing large amount of air. As the result PD patients have masked face ( muscle stiffness)
There are 40% at the older age die on pneumonia worsen made by PD itself.
Therefore PD is a Body, Mind and Soul disorders diseases.
Kindly comment.
Thanks
Teo Kim Hoe
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Dr. Okun
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:47 am Post subject:
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In general breathing problems in PD are not prominent, although late in the disease we worry about immobility and swallowing dysfunction leading to aspiration pneumonia.
Earlier sometimes wearing off of medications can result in shortness of breath.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Public awareness of Parkinson's in Malaysia
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:27 am Post subject: Public awareness of Parkinson's Disease in Malaysia
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We have problems on the public awareness of PD in Malaysia.
There are reasons PD sufferers either under-diagnosis or late diagnosis of PD.
1. the lack of public awareness
Public are not well aware or informed about the early PD symptoms. This illness is widely under-recognized by our society and even among the medical personnel.Many sufferers of PD regard the early symptoms of PD as a natural ageing process and not a disease. When an elderly person starts to have slowness of movement and tremor, many people will have
this to say- " I know you are slowing down.
2.the lack of Movement Disorders Specialists
PD sufferers have no choice but to see the general practitioners who may not familiar with the diagnosis of PD. As the result we have late or under diagnosis of PD sufferers. Besides PD sufferings themselves do not understand the onset of illness. Some notice the slowdown of physical movement without knowing the exact cause.
TEOKIMHOE
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Teo, thank you once again for pointing out some of the many concerns that affect those with PD. And it is not only in Malaysia, unfortunately, but throughout the world. It is vitally important that the public and the world's doctors become better aware of the symptoms of PD, so that people can get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
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We have problems on the public awareness of PD in Malaysia.
There are reasons PD sufferers either under-diagnosis or late diagnosis of PD.
1. the lack of public awareness
Public are not well aware or informed about the early PD symptoms. This illness is widely under-recognized by our society and even among the medical personnel.Many sufferers of PD regard the early symptoms of PD as a natural ageing process and not a disease. When an elderly person starts to have slowness of movement and tremor, many people will have
this to say- " I know you are slowing down.
2.the lack of Movement Disorders Specialists
PD sufferers have no choice but to see the general practitioners who may not familiar with the diagnosis of PD. As the result we have late or under diagnosis of PD sufferers. Besides PD sufferings themselves do not understand the onset of illness. Some notice the slowdown of physical movement without knowing the exact cause.
TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject:
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Teo, thank you once again for pointing out some of the many concerns that affect those with PD. And it is not only in Malaysia, unfortunately, but throughout the world. It is vitally important that the public and the world's doctors become better aware of the symptoms of PD, so that people can get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
--
For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Speech difficulties in PD
: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:22 am Post subject: Speech Difficulties in PD
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Speech difficulty is very common among Parkinson's patients (about 80%). Unfortunately, it is also one of the most neglected areas in the management of PD.
Medications are helpful. In fact, when one's voice becomes softer and less clear, it is a sign of progression of illness. In this case, adding new medications and / or increasing the dose of existing medications is helpful.
Yes, speech therapy is also useful but there are probably less than twenty qualified speech therapist in Malaysia. There should be greater awareness on the important role of speech therapist in the management of PD.
Dr Chew Nee Kong, Kuala Lumpur.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: Speech Therapy for PD
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Our experience is that the medications and surgical interventions that can be so beneficial for limb movement don't necessarily have the same consistency and extent of benefit for speech and swallowing so additional behavioral treatment is needed. Since 80-90% of people with PD will have speech and swallowing difficulties at some point I recommend considering receiving treatment earlier rather than later when it is easier to learn the techniques. Research data from PET scans has demonstrated changes in brain control during speech tasks following the administration of LSVT, an intensive behavioral voice treatment. Discuss these issues with your neurologist and at least get an evaluation to consider the options that are available to you.
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Leslie Mahler, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
University of Rhode Island
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Speech difficulty is very common among Parkinson's patients (about 80%). Unfortunately, it is also one of the most neglected areas in the management of PD.
Medications are helpful. In fact, when one's voice becomes softer and less clear, it is a sign of progression of illness. In this case, adding new medications and / or increasing the dose of existing medications is helpful.
Yes, speech therapy is also useful but there are probably less than twenty qualified speech therapist in Malaysia. There should be greater awareness on the important role of speech therapist in the management of PD.
Dr Chew Nee Kong, Kuala Lumpur.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: Speech Therapy for PD
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Our experience is that the medications and surgical interventions that can be so beneficial for limb movement don't necessarily have the same consistency and extent of benefit for speech and swallowing so additional behavioral treatment is needed. Since 80-90% of people with PD will have speech and swallowing difficulties at some point I recommend considering receiving treatment earlier rather than later when it is easier to learn the techniques. Research data from PET scans has demonstrated changes in brain control during speech tasks following the administration of LSVT, an intensive behavioral voice treatment. Discuss these issues with your neurologist and at least get an evaluation to consider the options that are available to you.
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Leslie Mahler, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
University of Rhode Island
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The stages of progression in Parkinson's
Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:07 am Post subject: Q: The progression in Parkinson's disease
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The progression of Parkinson's are as follows:
1. Honeymoon period
With the improvement in the syndrome of PD with drug treatment, sufferers of Parkinson's generally do well during the first five to seven years of treatment.- the" honeymoon period"
2.The Progression in PD
The "honeymoon Period is rather Short-lived. After five to seven years of treatment with levodopa, sufferers of Parkinson's will have increasing slowness of movement and tremor. The physical disability is due to the progression of PD itself, appearance of levodopa-resistant symptoms or development of motor complication.
TEOKIMHOE
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Again, thanks for the comments. I would mention, however, that treatments, including surgeries and medications, along with better understanding of the benefits of nutrition and exercise, have greatly improved the health and longevity of most people with PD.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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The progression of Parkinson's are as follows:
1. Honeymoon period
With the improvement in the syndrome of PD with drug treatment, sufferers of Parkinson's generally do well during the first five to seven years of treatment.- the" honeymoon period"
2.The Progression in PD
The "honeymoon Period is rather Short-lived. After five to seven years of treatment with levodopa, sufferers of Parkinson's will have increasing slowness of movement and tremor. The physical disability is due to the progression of PD itself, appearance of levodopa-resistant symptoms or development of motor complication.
TEOKIMHOE
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:03 am Post subject:
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Again, thanks for the comments. I would mention, however, that treatments, including surgeries and medications, along with better understanding of the benefits of nutrition and exercise, have greatly improved the health and longevity of most people with PD.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
--
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Complications of parkinson's disease
Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:47 am Post subject: Q: complications of Parkinson's disease
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I refer to Dr.Chew Nee Kong "understanding Parkinson's disease" most sufferers of Parkinson's eventually develop numerous complications especially during the last stage of the illness as follows:
a) motor complications
These complications are attributed to both progression of PD and long term sides effect of levodopa. Motor complications have been reported to occur in 50% of patients after three to five years of levodopa treatment.
These complications are as follows:
1,"wearing off ' effect
At early stage of the illness,patients generally feel good(the" on "period}gradually shorten with times and the patients have "wearing off" and need to take lavodopa more frequently than before.
2. Mental complications
More often mental complications are attributed to the PD drugs
hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and electrolyte disturbances.
The mental complications are as follows:
a.Depression b,psychosis c.confusion 4.dementia
3.dysautonomia
a.constipation b. reflux oesophagitis and dysphagia
4. falls
5. sleep disorders
Sufferers of Parkinson's develop numerous complications in addition to the problem with movement. The doctor alone is not enough to deal with the long list of complications of PD.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:00 am Post subject:
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Thank you for an excellent summary of PD complications.
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Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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I refer to Dr.Chew Nee Kong "understanding Parkinson's disease" most sufferers of Parkinson's eventually develop numerous complications especially during the last stage of the illness as follows:
a) motor complications
These complications are attributed to both progression of PD and long term sides effect of levodopa. Motor complications have been reported to occur in 50% of patients after three to five years of levodopa treatment.
These complications are as follows:
1,"wearing off ' effect
At early stage of the illness,patients generally feel good(the" on "period}gradually shorten with times and the patients have "wearing off" and need to take lavodopa more frequently than before.
2. Mental complications
More often mental complications are attributed to the PD drugs
hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and electrolyte disturbances.
The mental complications are as follows:
a.Depression b,psychosis c.confusion 4.dementia
3.dysautonomia
a.constipation b. reflux oesophagitis and dysphagia
4. falls
5. sleep disorders
Sufferers of Parkinson's develop numerous complications in addition to the problem with movement. The doctor alone is not enough to deal with the long list of complications of PD.
TEOKIMHOE
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Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:00 am Post subject:
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Thank you for an excellent summary of PD complications.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
--
For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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Dis: Parkinson's Progression with times
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:22 am Post subject: PD progression with times
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Dear Doctor,
My doctor Dr. Chew Nee Kong told me PD is a body,mind and soul diseases.
PD is very unique compared with all other nervous illnesses-
the patients have a lot of misunderstandings, emotional disturbances and uncertainties.The illness itself is highly technical especially medications. As such, inter-patient and doctor-patient communication is extremely relevant in managing this illness.
In this connection I was told by him that my body (movement,/agility's) would aggravate with the times progression . No medicine would halt from it's progression.
PD would come to every part of body movement due to neurological disorders. It is also to your non motor movement i.e. vision, speech, breathing, digestion, drooling of saliva, urinate , emotional disturbances and uncertainties.
TEOKIMHOE
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I agree.
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:23 pm Post subject: Doctor, Elaborate Please on your reply to this post
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Are you indicating in your reply to this post that in all patients, always, progression will occur so that all items noted in this description post is affected? I understood that everyone progresses differently with PD and that some may experience problems with vision, speech, non-motor functions, as well as freezing, balance and tremors - - but that others may experience less symptoms....that no one progresses the same. Please elaborate so I can better understand. Thank you.
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Posts: 251
Location: University of Florida
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:43 am Post subject:
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Everyone with progressive neurodegenerative disease progresses. Everyone has a different progression rate which at this time we are unable to predict. We must further learn the differences in PD subtypes.
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Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:53 am Post subject: Parkinson progression with times
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The most important lesson that I have learnt from PD patients is that each and everyone of them is different from each other. Every PD patient progresses at different rates, and develops different combinations of complications.
Thus, we should always try to remember that the management of each PD patients must be individualized.
As each patient has different response to medications, I usually need at least two to four weeks before I am confident of the optimal dosage of daily medications.
Dr Chew Nee Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Posts: 251
Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:
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Thank you for the wonderful comment and keep writing in!
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Anonymous
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: The progression and survival in Parkinson's Disease
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I refer Dr.Chew Nee Kong" Understanding Parkinson"s Disease " that the progression and survival in Parkinson's Disease as follows:
The "honeymoon " period
Following the improvement in the symptoms of PD with drug treatment, the early stage of PD patients generally do well during the first to seven years of treatment.- the "honeymoon " period. Despite taking small and infrequent doses of medications patients can usually keep "going strong" in their daily life. In the "honeymoon period" there are still relatively adequate "reserve " brain cells during the early stage of illness.
The progression in PD
Unfortunately, life is not that kind nor straightforward. The "honeymoon " period is rather short-lived. After five to seven years of treatment with levodopa, PD patients will have increasing slowness of movement and tremor. The physical disability us due to the progression of PD itself, appearance of levodopa -resistant symptoms or development of motor complication
It is important to note that while levodopa relieves the symptoms and physical disability of sufferers of Parkinson's it does not by itself slow down the progression of illness.
The improvement of survival of patients by levodopar is due to the reduced risk of getting bedridden.
In fact PD patients have a higher chance of dying of other common diseases of the elderly, such as heart attack and cancer, than succumbing to PD itself.
In short levodopa treatment improved the quality of life of sufferers of Parkinson's even though is not a cure for PD. Thus PD should never be regarded as an old people's disease for which nothing can be done.
TEOKIMHOE
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Location: University of Florida
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Thanks for the comments.
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Dear Doctor,
My doctor Dr. Chew Nee Kong told me PD is a body,mind and soul diseases.
PD is very unique compared with all other nervous illnesses-
the patients have a lot of misunderstandings, emotional disturbances and uncertainties.The illness itself is highly technical especially medications. As such, inter-patient and doctor-patient communication is extremely relevant in managing this illness.
In this connection I was told by him that my body (movement,/agility's) would aggravate with the times progression . No medicine would halt from it's progression.
PD would come to every part of body movement due to neurological disorders. It is also to your non motor movement i.e. vision, speech, breathing, digestion, drooling of saliva, urinate , emotional disturbances and uncertainties.
TEOKIMHOE
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Posts: 90
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:33 am Post subject:
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I agree.
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:23 pm Post subject: Doctor, Elaborate Please on your reply to this post
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Are you indicating in your reply to this post that in all patients, always, progression will occur so that all items noted in this description post is affected? I understood that everyone progresses differently with PD and that some may experience problems with vision, speech, non-motor functions, as well as freezing, balance and tremors - - but that others may experience less symptoms....that no one progresses the same. Please elaborate so I can better understand. Thank you.
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Joined: 19 Jan 2007
Posts: 251
Location: University of Florida
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:43 am Post subject:
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Everyone with progressive neurodegenerative disease progresses. Everyone has a different progression rate which at this time we are unable to predict. We must further learn the differences in PD subtypes.
_________________
Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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Anonymous
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:53 am Post subject: Parkinson progression with times
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The most important lesson that I have learnt from PD patients is that each and everyone of them is different from each other. Every PD patient progresses at different rates, and develops different combinations of complications.
Thus, we should always try to remember that the management of each PD patients must be individualized.
As each patient has different response to medications, I usually need at least two to four weeks before I am confident of the optimal dosage of daily medications.
Dr Chew Nee Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Posts: 251
Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:
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Thank you for the wonderful comment and keep writing in!
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: The progression and survival in Parkinson's Disease
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I refer Dr.Chew Nee Kong" Understanding Parkinson"s Disease " that the progression and survival in Parkinson's Disease as follows:
The "honeymoon " period
Following the improvement in the symptoms of PD with drug treatment, the early stage of PD patients generally do well during the first to seven years of treatment.- the "honeymoon " period. Despite taking small and infrequent doses of medications patients can usually keep "going strong" in their daily life. In the "honeymoon period" there are still relatively adequate "reserve " brain cells during the early stage of illness.
The progression in PD
Unfortunately, life is not that kind nor straightforward. The "honeymoon " period is rather short-lived. After five to seven years of treatment with levodopa, PD patients will have increasing slowness of movement and tremor. The physical disability us due to the progression of PD itself, appearance of levodopa -resistant symptoms or development of motor complication
It is important to note that while levodopa relieves the symptoms and physical disability of sufferers of Parkinson's it does not by itself slow down the progression of illness.
The improvement of survival of patients by levodopar is due to the reduced risk of getting bedridden.
In fact PD patients have a higher chance of dying of other common diseases of the elderly, such as heart attack and cancer, than succumbing to PD itself.
In short levodopa treatment improved the quality of life of sufferers of Parkinson's even though is not a cure for PD. Thus PD should never be regarded as an old people's disease for which nothing can be done.
TEOKIMHOE
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Get-together for Parkinson's Patients
Date: 4th August 2007
Time: 3 p.m to 5.00 pm
Venue: Function Room, 4th floor,Pantai Cheras
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3.40 pm to 4.00 pm: Refreshment
4.00 om to 5.00 pm: Social interaction
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New Interest in an "old" disease?
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:46 am Post subject: Q: New interest in an "old " disease ?
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It is unfortunate that we find now there is a need more movement disorders specialists to relieve the sufferers of Parkinson as Parkinson diseases is not a disease of the elderly.
Despite being an "old" disease, PD is still a "new" disease in the eye of Malaysian Public.
Many sufferers of Parkinson's regard the early symptoms of PD as a natural ageing process and not a disease.
We have to highlight the persistent agony of sufferers of Parkinson's that most Malaysian are not aware of. The "no hope" image of PD due to ignorance - many are not well aware of the remarkable advances in treatment of Parkinson's.
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Thank you, Teo, for an important reminder -- not only for Malaysians, but for all countries. PD is still greatly misunderstood by most people.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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It is unfortunate that we find now there is a need more movement disorders specialists to relieve the sufferers of Parkinson as Parkinson diseases is not a disease of the elderly.
Despite being an "old" disease, PD is still a "new" disease in the eye of Malaysian Public.
Many sufferers of Parkinson's regard the early symptoms of PD as a natural ageing process and not a disease.
We have to highlight the persistent agony of sufferers of Parkinson's that most Malaysian are not aware of. The "no hope" image of PD due to ignorance - many are not well aware of the remarkable advances in treatment of Parkinson's.
TEOKIMHOE
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Thank you, Teo, for an important reminder -- not only for Malaysians, but for all countries. PD is still greatly misunderstood by most people.
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Free Admission.
What the experts have to say about the latest treatment in Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Date : 8th September 2007
Venue: Ballroom 2 , LG Level
Eastin Hotel P Jaya;
Program:
12.00 pm - 12.30 pm : arrival and registration
12.30 pm -12.50 p.m New medications for PD
Assoc. Prof.Norlinah Mohd Ibrahim
Hospital Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia
12.50 -1 pm : Patient Testimony
1.00 pm to 1.40 pm : Lunch
1.40 pm to 2 pm: "Innovative new treatment for PD"
Dr. Chew Nee Kong. Consultant
Neurologist Pantai Cheras Medical Centre
2.00 pm - 2.10 pm : Patient Testimony(Deep Brain Stimulation)
2.10 pm to 2.30 pm: Qustion and Answer.
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What the experts have to say about the latest treatment in Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Date : 8th September 2007
Venue: Ballroom 2 , LG Level
Eastin Hotel P Jaya;
Program:
12.00 pm - 12.30 pm : arrival and registration
12.30 pm -12.50 p.m New medications for PD
Assoc. Prof.Norlinah Mohd Ibrahim
Hospital Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia
12.50 -1 pm : Patient Testimony
1.00 pm to 1.40 pm : Lunch
1.40 pm to 2 pm: "Innovative new treatment for PD"
Dr. Chew Nee Kong. Consultant
Neurologist Pantai Cheras Medical Centre
2.00 pm - 2.10 pm : Patient Testimony(Deep Brain Stimulation)
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Kathrynne,
I was about to "register" for your new Forum, when I decided to go back =
and
read the only other Reader Input that you posted today. It was the one
about another Reader's dilemma regarding her husband's balance. The =
VERY
WISE answer was from David P, of course. =20
I also have noticed that stopping and slowly trying to figure out how to
balance my body has given me much better confidence in how to navigate
myself during these past few days, wherein the weather has been =
slightly
horrendous with snow storms, ice build--ups, and what have you. Talk =
about
stressful pushing of my body's capabilities! This is after thirteen =
years
of suffering with PD! Please note, that I had three plus wonderful, post
surgical years in the Spheramine Protocol Clinical Trial (Being Patient =
No.
1 in the Stage 2 Trial.) The benefits are either wearing off or I am
overloading my system with stress. So, I have begun backsliding a bit =
and
am now having the intermittent freezing again. Also a bit of imbalance
again.=20
I find that David P.'s suggestions are very wise. Also I believe that =
Teo's
periodic suggestions have great wisdom in them! His are =
"observational,"
his having PD himself. Like me, he only offers his experiences of what
seems to work for him.=20
David P. has taken me on as a friend /patient of sorts. He is one of =
the
most non-aligned thinkers I have had the luck to run in to. Like Teo, =
Pat
W., and a few others whom I have had the good fortune to meet thru your
Digest, my life has been greatly benefited! That is why I end my =
missives
to you with "God Bless." I am not a religious fanatic, but I do know =
how to
see the hand of Godliness in everybody's vectoring around you, dear
Kathrynne.
So, thanks for the "Forum." I am, like a wobbly Don Quixote, riding off =
to
see how to utilize your new base for informational thoughts that may, no
WILL, help other sufferers climb back up out of this hell hole we are
wallowing in. It is not an ILLNESS. It is a condition that could be
reversible. Like the Pritikin Promise gave hope and remedy to those who
suffered severe angina, there is a solution to our condition. I am more
firmly convinced than ever that the root cause of our c condition is
Peripheral Arterial Disease, like with leg cramps. But what it does to =
us,
with our particular DNA weakness/vulnerability is that the resulting =
oxygen
depravation starves our neuron cells. Therefore, no dopamine. All stem =
cell
advances will only provide a temporary fix. It is blending the infusion =
of
the stem cells, PLUS a reworking of daily regimen that will keep our =
motors
in good condition. (Note, even if Glenn's amazing IV drip of umbilical =
cord
fluids gives him amazing relief of symptoms, it will ultimately play =
out,
without a supplemental repair of the toxins that originally triggered =
his
PD. The Pritikin Promise only worked/works for the followers who
worked/work the program religiously.
As a society, we have a lot of reorganizing to do re: our daily living
habits vs. choosing new habits that are more beneficially supportive of =
our
well being. It is certainly a wonderful time to be alive!=20
God Bless, Kathrynne, and Teo, et al... See you on the Forum!
Terry
[Terry George Hoffman]=20
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I was about to "register" for your new Forum, when I decided to go back =
and
read the only other Reader Input that you posted today. It was the one
about another Reader's dilemma regarding her husband's balance. The =
VERY
WISE answer was from David P, of course. =20
I also have noticed that stopping and slowly trying to figure out how to
balance my body has given me much better confidence in how to navigate
myself during these past few days, wherein the weather has been =
slightly
horrendous with snow storms, ice build--ups, and what have you. Talk =
about
stressful pushing of my body's capabilities! This is after thirteen =
years
of suffering with PD! Please note, that I had three plus wonderful, post
surgical years in the Spheramine Protocol Clinical Trial (Being Patient =
No.
1 in the Stage 2 Trial.) The benefits are either wearing off or I am
overloading my system with stress. So, I have begun backsliding a bit =
and
am now having the intermittent freezing again. Also a bit of imbalance
again.=20
I find that David P.'s suggestions are very wise. Also I believe that =
Teo's
periodic suggestions have great wisdom in them! His are =
"observational,"
his having PD himself. Like me, he only offers his experiences of what
seems to work for him.=20
David P. has taken me on as a friend /patient of sorts. He is one of =
the
most non-aligned thinkers I have had the luck to run in to. Like Teo, =
Pat
W., and a few others whom I have had the good fortune to meet thru your
Digest, my life has been greatly benefited! That is why I end my =
missives
to you with "God Bless." I am not a religious fanatic, but I do know =
how to
see the hand of Godliness in everybody's vectoring around you, dear
Kathrynne.
So, thanks for the "Forum." I am, like a wobbly Don Quixote, riding off =
to
see how to utilize your new base for informational thoughts that may, no
WILL, help other sufferers climb back up out of this hell hole we are
wallowing in. It is not an ILLNESS. It is a condition that could be
reversible. Like the Pritikin Promise gave hope and remedy to those who
suffered severe angina, there is a solution to our condition. I am more
firmly convinced than ever that the root cause of our c condition is
Peripheral Arterial Disease, like with leg cramps. But what it does to =
us,
with our particular DNA weakness/vulnerability is that the resulting =
oxygen
depravation starves our neuron cells. Therefore, no dopamine. All stem =
cell
advances will only provide a temporary fix. It is blending the infusion =
of
the stem cells, PLUS a reworking of daily regimen that will keep our =
motors
in good condition. (Note, even if Glenn's amazing IV drip of umbilical =
cord
fluids gives him amazing relief of symptoms, it will ultimately play =
out,
without a supplemental repair of the toxins that originally triggered =
his
PD. The Pritikin Promise only worked/works for the followers who
worked/work the program religiously.
As a society, we have a lot of reorganizing to do re: our daily living
habits vs. choosing new habits that are more beneficially supportive of =
our
well being. It is certainly a wonderful time to be alive!=20
God Bless, Kathrynne, and Teo, et al... See you on the Forum!
Terry
[Terry George Hoffman]=20
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Managing related symptoms by PD patient
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:02 am Post subject: Q: Managing related symptoms
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As PD patient has related diseases that he/she may not respond well with PD medication or it may be caused by PD medications itself
The related diseases that PD patient experience as follows:
1. Drooling, 2. Low blood pressure 3.Cramps and Aches 4.Sleep problems 4. Depression, 5. Hallucinations and Dementia
When these or other symptoms occur, doctors and medical professional should be informed.
TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:
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Thank you, Teo, I agree 100 percent!
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Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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As PD patient has related diseases that he/she may not respond well with PD medication or it may be caused by PD medications itself
The related diseases that PD patient experience as follows:
1. Drooling, 2. Low blood pressure 3.Cramps and Aches 4.Sleep problems 4. Depression, 5. Hallucinations and Dementia
When these or other symptoms occur, doctors and medical professional should be informed.
TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:
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Thank you, Teo, I agree 100 percent!
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Monday, August 20, 2007
Kathrynne,
Your latest input person, Teo Kim Hoe, is absolutely on the money =
regarding
things, simple things, that can greatly help the Parkinson's sufferer.
His points about Tai Chi, Yoga Meditation and especially the deep = breathing
ones are more than brilliant. They are absolute How wonderful for you, in your typically subtle manner, to quietly =
his inputs and let the readers carry it all forward. =20
>>>
>>> The ones who are "pro-active" in their care, will latch on to these bits
>>> =
>>> and
>>> pieces, and fill in the rest.
>>>
>>> Those who are looking to be spoon fed solutions, will sit and evaluate.
>>> =
>>>
>>>
>>> This all, by the way, fits into my Theory about oxygen depravation as a
>>> =
>>> root
>>> cause of PD. And I have already been able to ferret out a number of
>>> alternative protocols/regimens which - to varying degrees and varying
>>> speeds, combat our conditions.
>>>
>>> As always, God Bless,
>>>
>>>
>>> Terry
>>>
>>> --- End Messag
>>>
>>
>
Your latest input person, Teo Kim Hoe, is absolutely on the money =
regarding
things, simple things, that can greatly help the Parkinson's sufferer.
His points about Tai Chi, Yoga Meditation and especially the deep = breathing
ones are more than brilliant. They are absolute How wonderful for you, in your typically subtle manner, to quietly =
his inputs and let the readers carry it all forward. =20
>>>
>>> The ones who are "pro-active" in their care, will latch on to these bits
>>> =
>>> and
>>> pieces, and fill in the rest.
>>>
>>> Those who are looking to be spoon fed solutions, will sit and evaluate.
>>> =
>>>
>>>
>>> This all, by the way, fits into my Theory about oxygen depravation as a
>>> =
>>> root
>>> cause of PD. And I have already been able to ferret out a number of
>>> alternative protocols/regimens which - to varying degrees and varying
>>> speeds, combat our conditions.
>>>
>>> As always, God Bless,
>>>
>>>
>>> Terry
>>>
>>> --- End Messag
>>>
>>
>
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Parkinson disease and Acid Reflux
Aug 14, 2007 5:52 am Post subject: Parkinson's Disease and Acid Reflux
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People with heartburn are very common. The severe condition called gastroesophageal reflux(acid reflux).
People with parkinson's disease are especially prone to acid reflux.
Why is acid reflux a problem to PD?
How does Parkinson's disease change the action of GI tract?
How to control the bloating and acid reflux?
Dealing early with acid reflux can help you prevent such problems as pneumonia, scarring and hospitalizations later on.
TEOKIMHOE
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Dr. Rodriguez
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 92
Location: Gainesville, Fl
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:
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You are correct, Acid Reflux (GERD) is a very common symptoms and can be seen in PD.
Some PD patients may have delayed gastric emptying, and this may potentially worsen the severity of the GERD.
Best treatement is to take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole, among others.
Sometimes, small frequent meals also can help, avoiding spicy foods.
These measures usually help with the bloating and symptoms of acid reflux.
_________________
Ramon L Rodriguez, MD
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People with heartburn are very common. The severe condition called gastroesophageal reflux(acid reflux).
People with parkinson's disease are especially prone to acid reflux.
Why is acid reflux a problem to PD?
How does Parkinson's disease change the action of GI tract?
How to control the bloating and acid reflux?
Dealing early with acid reflux can help you prevent such problems as pneumonia, scarring and hospitalizations later on.
TEOKIMHOE
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Dr. Rodriguez
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 92
Location: Gainesville, Fl
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:
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You are correct, Acid Reflux (GERD) is a very common symptoms and can be seen in PD.
Some PD patients may have delayed gastric emptying, and this may potentially worsen the severity of the GERD.
Best treatement is to take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole, among others.
Sometimes, small frequent meals also can help, avoiding spicy foods.
These measures usually help with the bloating and symptoms of acid reflux.
_________________
Ramon L Rodriguez, MD
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Stomach and Parkinson Disease
: Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:35 am Post subject: Stomach and Parkinson Disease
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Dear Doctor,
My brother is a PD patient. He is always complaining that he has heartburn (acid reflux). It is very common that many people have heartburn.
Why people with Parkinson's disease are especially prone to acid reflux?
Why is it a problem to PD patient?
How to avoid and control the acid reflux?
Dealing early with acid reflux can help you prevent such problems as pneumonia and hospitalizations later on.
Best regards
TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject:
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Dear Teo,
The reason that people with PD so often develop heartburn and/or acid reflux is because PD can cause gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying). PD can affect the muscles that move the gastrointestinal tract, slowing them down.
In the stomach, this means that instead of food moving through at a normal pace, the stomach muscles move so slowly that the food remains inside for an abnormally long time. The food, mixed with stomach acid, can become very acidic, can create gas, and the upward pressure of the gas can cause the acidic contents to move upward, toward the esophagus, causing the feeling of heartburn.
If the acid content moves past the esophageal sphincter, into the throat, that is "acid reflux."
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Doctor,
My brother is a PD patient. He is always complaining that he has heartburn (acid reflux). It is very common that many people have heartburn.
Why people with Parkinson's disease are especially prone to acid reflux?
Why is it a problem to PD patient?
How to avoid and control the acid reflux?
Dealing early with acid reflux can help you prevent such problems as pneumonia and hospitalizations later on.
Best regards
TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject:
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Dear Teo,
The reason that people with PD so often develop heartburn and/or acid reflux is because PD can cause gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying). PD can affect the muscles that move the gastrointestinal tract, slowing them down.
In the stomach, this means that instead of food moving through at a normal pace, the stomach muscles move so slowly that the food remains inside for an abnormally long time. The food, mixed with stomach acid, can become very acidic, can create gas, and the upward pressure of the gas can cause the acidic contents to move upward, toward the esophagus, causing the feeling of heartburn.
If the acid content moves past the esophageal sphincter, into the throat, that is "acid reflux."
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Monday, August 13, 2007
Bloating and Parkinson Patient
Post subject: Bloating and Parkinson Patient
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Bloating is a very common gastrointestinal condition that million of people around the world suffer from each and everyday.
Chances are that there is really nothing wrong with you if you find that your are experiencing bloating and there is no need to be alarmed.
However it is different with the Parkinson patient. Besides eating food that may not particularly agree with your system , having constipation. There are Parkinson medications or vitamins that have been shown to cause bloating.
Treatments for bloating depending on how bad your symptoms are.
TEO KIM HOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:
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Dear Teo,
Thanks for your post, it's a good reminder that bloating can be caused by a number of conditions, and it's important to talk with your doctor. The PD medications known as agonists, such as Requip and Mirapex, can cause bloating. Also, gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying) can cause excess stomach acid, which, mixed with food, creates gas and bloating in the stomach. I encourage all folks to talk with your doctor if this occurs.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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Bloating is a very common gastrointestinal condition that million of people around the world suffer from each and everyday.
Chances are that there is really nothing wrong with you if you find that your are experiencing bloating and there is no need to be alarmed.
However it is different with the Parkinson patient. Besides eating food that may not particularly agree with your system , having constipation. There are Parkinson medications or vitamins that have been shown to cause bloating.
Treatments for bloating depending on how bad your symptoms are.
TEO KIM HOE
Back to top
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
Posts: 94
Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Teo,
Thanks for your post, it's a good reminder that bloating can be caused by a number of conditions, and it's important to talk with your doctor. The PD medications known as agonists, such as Requip and Mirapex, can cause bloating. Also, gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying) can cause excess stomach acid, which, mixed with food, creates gas and bloating in the stomach. I encourage all folks to talk with your doctor if this occurs.
_________________
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
--
For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
Exercise and Movement
subject: Q: Exercise and Movement
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Exercises for PD patients are important, though it is not the treatment.
It leads the patients stay healthy, keeping muscle strong,flexibility and maintaining balance and movement mobility.
Regular exercises keep the body weight,pumping your heart and a good sleep.
It is good to relieve your tremor,muscles stiffness because of PD disease and upright your stoop posture.
Teo Kim Hoe
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Exercises for PD patients are important, though it is not the treatment.
It leads the patients stay healthy, keeping muscle strong,flexibility and maintaining balance and movement mobility.
Regular exercises keep the body weight,pumping your heart and a good sleep.
It is good to relieve your tremor,muscles stiffness because of PD disease and upright your stoop posture.
Teo Kim Hoe
PD a progressive muscles disorders
Q: PD a progressive muscles movement disorders
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Muscle a tissue whose cells have the ability to contract, producing movement or force. Muscles possess mechanisms for converting energy derived from chemical reactions into mechanical energy. The major functions of muscles are to produce movements of the body, to maintian the positions of the body against the force of gravity,to produce movements of structures inside the body, and to alter presures or tensions of structures in the body.
There are three types of muscle i.e. "striated muslce attached to the skeleton, "smooth muscle, which is found in such tissues as the stomach, gut and blood vessels, and cardia muscle which forms the walll of the heart..
PD patients lose the abilty to monitor of the body muscles movement ie. striated muscles, smooth muscle and cardia muscle. Therefore they have
body tremor, rigidity and a poverty of spontaneous movement. The common symptom is tremor which affects one hand, spreading first to the other limbs. The patients have am expressionless face, unmodulated voice , an increasing tendency to stoop, and a shuffing walk.
The late treatment of PD patients will developing more diseases, ie. constipation, poor vision, swallow, anxiety with brain and nerve breakdown, heart failure, liver, kidney diseases.
TEO KIM HOE
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Muscle a tissue whose cells have the ability to contract, producing movement or force. Muscles possess mechanisms for converting energy derived from chemical reactions into mechanical energy. The major functions of muscles are to produce movements of the body, to maintian the positions of the body against the force of gravity,to produce movements of structures inside the body, and to alter presures or tensions of structures in the body.
There are three types of muscle i.e. "striated muslce attached to the skeleton, "smooth muscle, which is found in such tissues as the stomach, gut and blood vessels, and cardia muscle which forms the walll of the heart..
PD patients lose the abilty to monitor of the body muscles movement ie. striated muscles, smooth muscle and cardia muscle. Therefore they have
body tremor, rigidity and a poverty of spontaneous movement. The common symptom is tremor which affects one hand, spreading first to the other limbs. The patients have am expressionless face, unmodulated voice , an increasing tendency to stoop, and a shuffing walk.
The late treatment of PD patients will developing more diseases, ie. constipation, poor vision, swallow, anxiety with brain and nerve breakdown, heart failure, liver, kidney diseases.
TEO KIM HOE
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