Like many other mysteries, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a condition surrounded by myths and fallacies. Considering that more than one million people are afflicted by it, and more are being diagnosed with it every year, the spread of what’s true and what’s outrageous rumor can be rampant. Channel 7 News, an ABC affiliate out of Denver, uncovers six secrets of Parkinson’s that may help allay some of the fears surrounding the disease.
One of the more interesting observations is tremors don’t always accompany Parkinson’s disease, and that some of the more real symptoms of it are anxiety, depression, sweating, erectile dysfunction, and bladder problems.
Here’s a quick list of some of the more glaring findings from the article:
- Some PD medications can bring about compulsive addictions to matters like gambling, shopping, or eating
- PD doesn’t just occur in older people; there are existing cases where PD has affected people under 40
- Exercise can slow the progression of PD
Read the rest of the article here.
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Stuff like this is helpful. Something like 30 percent of Parkies do NOT have tremor. It’s nice to see some effort being put into education about what a beast of a disease this really is.