Dyskinesia vs. Dystonia: Understanding the Difference

Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.     Parkinson’s medications like levodopa can cause motor symptoms known as dyskinesia. Another set of motor symptoms, dystonia, can also develop as a side effect of Parkinson’s medications, or as a direct symptom of Parkinson’s or...

Parkinson’s Psychosis: What It Is and Why It Happens

Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com.     More than half of people with Parkinson’s disease will at some point develop psychosis, a collection of symptoms in which a person has trouble distinguishing what is or isn’t real. While Parkinson’s may be best known for its...

Why Is It Important To Stay Hydrated With Parkinson’s?

Shared from parkinsons.org.uk     Our bodies need water to stay healthy. Here we look at why fluids are such an important part of our diet, how dehydration can impact Parkinson’s symptoms and how you can stay hydrated.  Drinking plenty of fluids can help remove waste...