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What is the treatment for early onset Parkinson's?
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Thank you so much Colleen for your intervention and guidance. Just yesterday a close friend was diagnosed with Parkinson’s . I recommended he reach out to this site for support and information.
Again , I thank you and will forward the “url” to him.
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Hello @joem
The information that Colleen provided is great for anyone new to Parkinson's. The combination of exercise and medication is a great way to keep the disability of PD at bay. There are many great PD exercise programs. If you go to Youtube and search "exercises for PD" you will find some great programs.
Your friend's neurologist will also be able to give him a referral to a physical therapist trained in "Big and Loud" which is the gold standard for treating PD. Here is link with information about this physical therapy program.
--Big and Loud
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LSVT-BIG-AND-LOUD-Charlestown-2018.pdf
I look forward to hearing from you or your friend. Will you post again with an update?
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I wonder if your friend might appreciate these resources too:
1. Info from Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/young-onset-parkinsons-disease-clinic/overview/ovc-20529123
2. This PBS film which features real Parkinson's patients as well as Dr. Rodolfo Savica, Mayo Clinic physician who specializes in young onset of PD.
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-only-day-we-have-qtwu1l/
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I found the film awe-inspiring. Movement is key. There are several programs that others like @hopeful33250 can tell you about like Boxing with PD, Singing, Dancing and more to connect people and keep the active.
Is your friend currently active? Do you do activities together that include getting out and moving?