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Parkinson’s Questions on Tremor, Prognosis, & Progression Answered

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Your Questions Answered on Tremor, Prognosis & More On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined...see more me to answer your questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. It was a very informative conversation, and we encourage you to […]

Parkinson’s and Nutrition, Exercise & Physical Therapy: Your questions answered!

Posted on January 31, 2023March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to tackle your unanswered questions about Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. In this blog, we are answering some of the questions we didn’t have time for, specifically about nutrition, […]

Personality Changes and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on January 3, 2023April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Effect of Parkinson’s Disease on Personality Through APDA’s Ask the Doctor portal, we receive many questions on a vast...see more array of topics. (Feel free to submit your own question at any time.) A frequent topic that readers ask us about is the effect of Parkinson’s disease (PD) on personality. Today, we will explore that difficult topic. What […]

Cognition and Parkinson’s Disease Q&A

Posted on November 8, 2022November 9, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Questions About Parkinson’s Disease & Cognitive Impairment Changes in cognition can unfortunately be a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of cognitive difficulty that does not interfere with a person’s ability to perform activities independently but can nevertheless affect a person’s performance of more complex cognitive […]

Probiotics and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on October 25, 2022December 6, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What the latest science tells us about probiotics & Parkinson’s disease People often ask us about the use of...see more probiotics to improve Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Probiotics have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, but what exactly are they, and can they make a difference for people with PD? I will answer these […]

Sleep Issues and Parkinson’s Disease Q&A

Posted on September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert Answers Questions About Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Issues A recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts featured...see more special guest Dr. Maria Ospina, a movement disorders specialist, who spoke to us about sleep issues and Parkinson’s disease (PD), a very common symptom for people with PD. We covered a lot of ground during the […]

Questions to ask your doctor when you are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on August 30, 2022March 20, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinson’s Disease Your doctor just told you that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)....see more You might feel sad, nervous, or terrified. You might be shocked, or maybe you’re not that surprised because you had a feeling the diagnosis would be PD. No matter what emotions you’re experiencing: there is a […]

Building Your Parkinson’s Disease Care Team

Posted on August 23, 2022August 30, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

You likely have heard about the importance of tackling Parkinson’s disease (PD) with a team approach. PD can encompass...see more so many different symptoms and as such, many types of expertise can be helpful in combating those symptoms to ensure you achieve the maximum quality of life possible. Additionally, your team may change over time as […]

Predicting the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What factors can predict Parkinson’s disease progression? People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) reasonably want to know how their disease...see more will progress over time. Unfortunately, it is very hard to predict how any individual person’s PD will evolve, and neurologists often refrain from answering these questions. The Hoehn and Yahr Scale: Uses and Setbacks To quantify […]

Parkinson’s Disease & the Gut

Posted on June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert Answers Questions About Parkinson’s Disease and Gastrointestinal Issues On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts,...see more I spoke with Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, a gastroenterologist with expertise on Parkinson’s disease and the gut. We covered a lot of ground and during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. Further Reading: Learn about […]

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