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Sample Exercise Program For Parkinson’s Patient
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsy
Treatment
There is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.
Medications control symptoms, mostly by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain. At certain points during the day, the helpful effects of the medication often wears off, and symptoms can return. Your doctor may need to change the:
- Type of medication
- Dose
- Amount of time between doses
- How the medications are taken
Work closely with your doctors...
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