Pills, Bills & Parkinson's Disease
I was a relatively young 53 years old when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in February 1992. My initial symptoms included numbness in my hands and legs, a moderate limp, general form of body rigidity, and highly illegible handwriting. My original thought was I wanted to rid myself of these conditions to improve my golf game. As a general optimist, I never envisioned that I suffered from a permanently degenerative situation. It was quite a shock for me, after a physical exam and an MRI of my brain, to hear my neurologist, Dr. Melvin Vigman, officially label me as a Parkinsonian. Suddenly, I felt a lot older than 53 as I compared myself with the older residents of my in-laws' nursing home. I too was destined to be a zombie-like creature.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Parkinson's Disease
This book covers not only the pros and cons of prescription drug and surgical treatments for Parkinson's, but discusses the latest alternative therapies, including herbal treatments, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, diet, exercise, mind-body approaches like Tai Chi, and energy work.
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