Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide

If so, you are probably worried and have many questions. You're wondering what course the disease will take. How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options?

The authors are uniquely qualified to understand your concerns. David L. Cram, M.D., is a physician who has lived with Parkinson's disease (PD) for twenty years. His coauthors Xiao-Ke Gao, M.D., and Steven Schechter, M.D., are neurologists who have treated hundreds of PD patients. They also understand how important education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality of life possible. In Understanding Parkinson's Disease, they draw from their varied perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers. Among the topics they cover:

How PD is diagnosed

Symptoms and stages of PD

The emotional side of PD-conquering fear and denial

Choosing the right health care team

Drug therapy

Surgical options-deep brain stimulation

The importance of exercise

Coping with day-to-day problems that may arise

Caring for caregivers