Treating and Living with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a challenge! While PD cannot be cured, treatment is available, and symptoms can be managed.
In this section, we address common considerations in the treatment of PD:
- There are many medication options, including carbidopa/levodopa
- Sometimes, between medication doses ("OFF" times), motor fluctuations can occur; explore how to deal with these fluctuations
- Complementary therapies aim to manage symptoms, ease pain, reduce stress and improve quality of life
- Nutrition and diet
- Surgical treatments, including deep brain stimulation
Symptoms and medications can impact how those with PD drive, work, manage oral health, and experience intimacy. We explore these topics in this section.
One in three people with Parkinson's disease will be admitted to the hospital every year. Our Hospitalization page can help with organizing hospital visits and discharge.
