The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder (PDMDS) community is a congregation of people from far and wide who come together for a common cause close to our heart- Parkinson's Disease. Whether you are someone living with and fighting powerfully against the condition, or someone dedicating their life toward the care of a loved one with Parkinson's, or just someone who wants to learn more about Parkinson’s- you can become a part of our community. . . Because everything we do expresses our motto "Together we move better" To find out more about the support we can provide to people with Parkinson’s please visit: www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com
Five-years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Nazim Lakhani still continues to question his fate. Why should I get Parkinson’s when I was healthy, active, not fat, eating well, walking two miles daily? Overall, I was a healthy man. Although I was preoccupied with running my business and travelling extensively around the globe, there was one thing that has remained constant with me for the last decade or so – my morning walk. My walks in the morning were sacrosanct and…
Although 80-years-old, my father is putting up a valorous fight to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease by following an austere exercise regimen, that includes facial scrunches, eye rotation, reading aloud, says daughter Rashmi Saxena. I am Rashmi, daughter of Sanjeev Saxena. I come with my father twice a month for his physiotherapy session. He is a retired civil engineer and is 80-years-old. My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 76 in 2010. It took…
Living with Parkinson’s can be difficult most of the time but you can help change that by improving your lifestyle. Here are 12 tips on managing the middle stage of Parkinson's Disease how. 1. Stay Healthy Staying healthy is extremely important, as good health is the key to a better and easier life with Parkinson’s. Here are some ways in which you can stay healthy: 2. Exercise Exercising helps to release happy hormones called ‘endorphins’. Endorphins not only help to get you in a good mood, but…
People with Parkinson’s may experience extreme sadness of mood and anxiety. This could be due to the Parkinson’s itself or due to the effects of the medication. It is important to acknowledge these emotions and to get the required help. Depression It is natural for everybody to feel sad at times, or to get upset by things. However, after a while or if they are put in another situation, then they may no longer experience these emotions. Sometimes, people tend to experiences these emotions for an…
With Parkinson’s being a condition that mainly affects movements, traveling can become quite a difficult task. The most important thing to remember is that you must always plan ahead. By planning ahead of time, you will be able to organize everything that you need as well as decide on what mode of transportation you will take and arrange for the same. While it is important that you always have your medications at the times given by your doctor, if you know that you are going to be going out,…
Meet Mr. Merwan Zend, first patient member of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder's Society of India to run the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. His motto is "I may have Parkinson's but Parkinson's will not have me" On a pleasant winter morning, with his caretaker’s hand in one hand and the a walking stick in the other, 76- year- old Merwan Zend completed a six-km run at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2012. His smile belied the fatigue of having run a long…
Hallucination and Delusion in Parkinson's Hallucinations and Delusions are two types of Neuropsychiatric symptoms which affect people with Parkinson’s, and result in disturbance of perception and thought. They can occur due to two reasons - as a symptom of the condition or as a side effect of the medication. A Hallucination involves a sensation (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting or feeling) about something that does not exist. It is experienced when the person is in a wakeful state and very…
Unity walk for Parkinson…in Nasik A Unity walk was organized in Nashik on Saturday, December 5, 2015 to promote awareness of Parkinson’s disease by PDMDS with support from several other leading organizations. In addition to the patients and representatives of these organizations, citizens of Nashik also came out in large numbers to show their support. Approximately 300 participants started assembling bright and early and the walk commenced at 5:15 PM, originating at Nasik City Center Mall to…
What can you do when you have Early Stage Parkinson's Taking Control of Parkinson’s: Make a decision today to take control of your life with Parkinson’s. The key to living an optimally healthy, happy and fulfilling life is in your hands. Here are some pointers to help you take control. Acceptance: It is important that you accept that you have Parkinson’s. Then only will you be able to take control of it. Acceptance does not mean you’re “giving up” instead it is the first hurdle you must…
1. Myth: Parkinson’s is contagious. Reality: Parkinson’s is a neurological (occurring in the brain) condition which is not contagious and cannot be passed on from one person to the other. 2. Myth: All people with Parkinson’s have tremors. Reality: Although tremor is the most widely recognized symptom of Parkinson’s, not all people who have Parkinson’s have tremors. Parkinson’s may manifest with a variety of other symptoms too. http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/parkinson-…
I am having Parkinson's disease since last years. I am 43 years old. I am having restlessness in Arms and legs while sleeping. There is an Urge to move legs/ arms, usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs…
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My mother has been treated with numerous RLS medications in last 5 years. After initial relief and dosage adjusting on Ropark in the last few years her symptoms have increased and spread to her arms. All over recognised RLS websites show that…
my 45 year old dad was diagnosed with the disease before 3 years.
he has got leg and hand tremors. i would very much like to know about his progress in the disease?. wht should i expect in the up coming years? and i am not sure on how to help my dad…
My dad is going through parkinsons and he has having difficulty walking , moving his hands freely , leans forward while walking.Also he has difficulty in swallowing food or drinking water.Planning to go for a PEG (stomach feeding tube) . How safte…
My father is unable to walk after sitting for some time. His leg will start shivering and unable to stand properly. Kindly suggest.
My father is unable to walk after sitting for some time. His leg will start shivering and unable to stand properly. Kindly suggest.
is there any support group located in NCR DELHI
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My mother is suffering from PD for 8 yrs now.
It seems that she is on advance stage now, as she complains of tremors, stiffness, numbness in head, dystonia, dyskinesias. We recently visited the doc. She was on 14 tab (syndopa,…
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Could you please help me with good speech therapy center for my father (He is a Parkinson patient from last 5 years) in Chembur.
Thanks
Divya Singh
The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) has initiated a new *Parkinson’s Support Group Center* at Guwahati, Assam. This is our 1st centre in the North East and the inaugural session was held on 15th July 2018. Free…
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