“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert  Q. My Parkinson’s symptoms started almost immediately after my kidney transplant surgery....see more Could the surgery have caused me to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD)? A. I have had a number of patients whose PD emerged after a major medical stress such as an organ transplant. It is possible that […]

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When Mike Adkinson’s brother Dan...see more was diagnosed with PD, Mike and his family wanted to learn more about the devastating effects of this disease. As the disease currently has no cure, Mike decided to raise awareness in his own unique way […]

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research is ever-changing, with new treatments and medications being...see more explored and developed all the time. Some of the most exciting research initiatives are targeting neuroprotection, as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. As these research projects and clinical trials are underway, the American Parkinson Disease […]

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Q. My husband has PD and he is on carbidopa/levodopa 10/100 taken...see more three times a day. The medication makes him very nauseous. Is there anything that we can do? A. Carbidopa is contained in the pill with levodopa primarily to control the nausea side effect of levodopa. There […]

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Over the past few years, several different devices have been designed to help suppress...see more tremors of all kinds. From wearable sleeves to weighted gloves, these devices are designed to help counteract the movement of a tremor. Although only one of these devices — the Cala One — is currently FDA-approved; […]

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Exercise and movement are so important for people with PD —...see more but for those who have never exercised before, or have limited mobility or balance issues, they might not know how to get started. No matter your situation, a great way to begin is to make an […]

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Two years ago, our world was turned upside down by COVID-19. This summer,...see more we’re settling into a new normal, but it still can be difficult to navigate social situations — and while some are embracing fewer restrictions, some are still hesitant or confused about how to proceed. Should you […]

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Confusion. Anger. Fear. If you or someone you love...see more has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may be overwhelmed by emotions. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is here to help. With a nationwide network dedicated to fighting PD, APDA can help connect you […]

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Q. What recommendations do you have for someone acting out vivid dreams...see more (rolling out of bed, punching, kicking) during the night? A. This sounds like REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), in which a person acts out their dreams. This is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) […]

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  The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) works tirelessly to support the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community,...see more but we know we are not reaching everyone. We are dedicated to finding ways to broaden our reach and meet the needs of underserved, under-resourced, and rural communities. One way we’re working toward this is with […]

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