
- 167 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
If you've been told by your doctor, "You have Parkinson's disease," you probably found it difficult to hear those words. Such a diagnosis can be frightening and leave you filled with questions. How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options? These authors are uniquely qualified to understand your concerns. Steven Schechter, M.D., is a neurologist who has treated thousands of patients with Parkinson's disease, and David Cram, M.D., lived with the disease himself. Among the topics they cover are: diagnosis, symptoms and stages, the emotional side of PDāconquering fear and denial, choosing the right health care team, drug therapyāmedications and how they work, surgical options, deep brain stimulation, the importance of exercise, coping with day-to-day problems, and care for caregivers.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. A Self-Help Approach to Parkinsonās Disease
- 2. Parkinsonās Disease: An Overview
- 3. The Emotional Side of Parkinsonās Disease
- 4. Your Doctor as Partner
- 5. Drug Treatment for Parkinsonās Disease
- 6. Surgery as Treatment for Parkinsonās Disease
- 7. The Importance of Exercise
- 8. Day-to-Day Coping
- 9. Caring for Caregivers
- In Conclusion
- Resources
- Glossary
- Index
- About the Authors