Dr. C’s Journey with PD – a column by Dr. C

November 16, 2018November 26, 2018

Moderating Impulsivity: Train the Brain to Stop the Train

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Brain training happens all the time. The goal of Parkinson’s disease (PD) rehabilitation is to use training to limit the effects of the condition. When training the brain, it ... Read more

November 9, 2018November 16, 2018

Impulsivity and Parkinson’s: The Itch that Must Be Scratched

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Impulsivity is a symptom commonly associated with both Parkinson’s disease (PD) and some of the medications used to treat it. Impulsivity involves acting on urges with little thought to ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018

The Grouch and T.O.O.T.S.: Dealing with Irritability

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Years ago when I was first diagnosed, my partner asked the neurologist, “Is there something we can do about his irritability?” The doctor responded, “I wish I had a ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 25, 2018

I Feel Terrorized by the Parkinson’s Disease Thief

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I was working as a crisis clinician when the twin towers fell. My colleagues and I saw an increase in the number of people needing help with anxiety-related mental ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 18, 2018

Deep Fatigue Is More than Tiredness

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Fatigue is a symptom commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and one I experience more often each year. The term “fatigue” alone does not do justice to the experience. ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 11, 2018

Human Clock-swapping: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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I hate the bad days, and what I have to say about the ugly ones is not fit for print. But the good days — well, they are delightful. ... Read more

September 28, 2018October 5, 2018

A New Look at Freezing: ‘Scenario Looping Breakdowns’ As an Early Symptom

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Reframing how we describe symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can help us understand the disease spectrum concept that I introduced last week. One such symptom is the movement disorder called ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 26, 2018

A Preliminary Look at the Parkinson’s Disease Spectrum

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The needs of each Parkinson’s disease (PD) patient varies because there is a large symptom diversity in the disease population. We may think of this diversity as a Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

August 31, 2018September 7, 2018

Welcome to Dr. C’s Journey with Rigid Parkinson’s Disease

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Before I delve into the diverse range of topics I plan to write about, let me introduce myself. I was diagnosed with a type of rigid Parkinson’s disease (PD) ... Read more

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