Ask the MD: Walking and Balance in Parkinson's Disease

Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement disorder specialist, board-certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, discusses how Parkinson's can affect walking and balance and how to manage these symptoms. She also talks about ongoing research toward better understandings of and more effective therapies for these hard-to-treat symptoms.

Visit the "Ask the MD" webpage to read blogs and watch videos on Parkinson's and related topics, including the latest research and therapeutic development updates.

The "Ask the MD" series is an educational resource for people with Parkinson's and their loved ones. Please consult with your personal health care provider regarding any specific medical questions.


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[debrawronker]

I started dropping things at work, I was a ER nurse for 33 years. I was getting weakened I had to retire 2003. I had seen 4 doctors and 3 neurologist and they all said I didn't have Parkinson disease. My walking got so bad I started with a cane to a walker in 9 months. I started lose my balance and Every time I fell I would end up with a bone or two. Broken .The last time I fell I chip my c-5 tore my left rotary cup broke my left elbow and my left breast and I've been bed-bound since or in a power chair I have so many holes in my cabinets in the kitchen because of losing my balance and falling. My muscles get rigid tight hurts really bad muscle spasms I mumble when I speak and I tremor legs are always moving my tongue is constantly moving and I have make your swallowing problems I just need to ask my handwriting is so small where can I go and get the right answer

[brendaanntouchet]

I was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 63. Symptoms were tremor in right leg, loss of handwriting ability, My normally beautiful cursive writing was now small cramped printing and soft voice. I also had difficulty rising from a seated position and have balance issues. I started out taking only Azilect, then Mirapex, and then Sinemet. Several months ago I started falling frequently, hence the reason for Sinemet. During the summer of 2021, I was introduced to Health Herbs Clinic and their effective Parkinson’s herbal protocol. This protocol relieved symptoms significantly, even better than the medications I was given. After First month on treatment, my tremors mysterious stopped, had improvement walking. After I completed the treatment, all symptoms were gone. I live a more productive life. I was fortunate to have the loving support of my husband and family. I make it a point to appreciate every day!

[horbaxtomero]

Dr Madida on YouTube indeed really helped me a lot in reversing my Parkinson disease.