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Cynthia Comella, MD
… Medical Center and is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. She is an expert on Parkinson’s disease, … of dystonia, pharmacological studies of movement disorders, sleep problems in Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome, and …
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7 Apps for Stress Relief and Wellness
November 3, 2014
… and managing Parkinson’s care. Besides interrupting sleep and appetite, stress can also exacerbate Parkinson’s … meditation may help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems and even pain and high blood pressure. Get Some …
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Alpha-synuclein Effects on Gut-brain Circuits and Pre-motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
… affecting this spread, resulting in early symptoms such as sleep disorders seen in humans before development of movement problems. Study Design: The first two goals will use genetic … that may occur before the movement problems, particularly sleep disorders. Given the reduced risk of PD in women prior …
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Ask the MD: Atypical Parkinsonism
August 1, 2016
… slowness, rigidity (stiffness), and/or walking and balance problems — but does not have PD. Atypical parkinsonism can … and mood, behavioral and/or personality changes. REM sleep behavior disorder, in which a person acts out his or … palsy); cognitive (memory/thinking) problems; and sleep disturbances, including REM sleep behavior disorder …
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Medications for Parkinson’s Non-Motor Symptoms
… changes, low blood pressure, depression or anxiety, sleep problems and others. A number of therapies are available to … (alprazolam). These types of drugs can cause confusion, sleepiness and imbalance. Drooling People with Parkinson's …
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Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
… Parkinson’s has tremor . Other motor symptoms — walking problems or difficulty with balance and coordination — also … of saliva because of decreased swallowing Excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue : feeling drowsy, sluggish or … Skin changes : oily or dry skin; increased risk of melanoma Sleep problems : insomnia (difficulty falling or staying …