Five things new patients should know?

There are five things new patients should know by Dr. Wagner:-
1. Parkinson’s disease is certainly treatable and most new patients respond very nicely to medication.
2.A person with Parkinson’s disesae has the same life expectancy as a normal person.
3.New patients usually go through a “honeymoon period” where treatment will control symptoms so well that you won’t even notice the effects of the disease. As the disease progresses, symptoms may be more noticeable.
4.Once you are diagnosed, start making accommodations for yourself, particularly at home. People with PD have a tendency to fall frequently so avoid situations where falls may occur.
5.Don’t be shy about asking your neurologist questions; don’t rely on the Internet for accuracy
TEOKIMHOE


Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

Thanks for the wonderful comments._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.