Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide

by Steven H Schechter MD, Xiao-Ke Gao, David L Cram (Contributor)

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 PD—conquering fear and denial, choosing the right health care team, drug therapy—medications and how they work, surgical options, deep brain stimulation, the importance of exercise, coping with day-to-day problems, and care for caregivers.

170 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2001

Reviews

[David Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

My wife was diagnosed of Parkinson’s Disease at age 61. She had severe calf pain, muscle pain, tremors, slurred speech, frequent falls, loss of balance, difficulty in getting up from sitting position. She was put on Senemet for 6 months and then Siferol was introduced and replaced the Senemet. During this time span she was also diagnosed with dementia. She started having hallucinations and lost touch with reality. Last year, our family doctor started her on Uine Health Centre PD-5 formula, 2 months into treatment she improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of dementia, hallucination, weakness, muscle pain or tremors. My wife is strong again and has gone on with her daily activities as I share this experience. I’m surprised a lot of PWP haven’t heard of PD-5 formula. we got the treatment from their website uinehealthcentre. com

[Wanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information and tips in easy to understand language.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I really liked it gave alot of good information without scaring the pants off of you.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

The section about treatments was helpful, but the rest of it was information that seemed generic to any chronic, serious, progressive illness.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very clear and comprehensive overview of the symptoms and treatment. A helpful read for patients and caregivers.