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OutPace Parkinsons

Inu00a0Parkinsonu2019s disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. Many of the symptoms are due to a loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in your brain called dopamine.

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OutPace Parkinsons

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  1. Welcome to Outpace Parkinson’s

  2. Why Outpace Parkinson’s In Parkinson’s disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. Many of the symptoms are due to a loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in your brain called dopamine. When dopamine levels decrease, it causesabnormal brain activity, leading to signs of Parkinson’s disease.

  3. Symptoms • People may experience: • Tremor: can occur at rest, in the hands, limbs, or can be postural • Muscular: stiff muscles, difficulty standing, difficulty with bodily movements, involuntary movements, muscle rigidity, problems with coordination, rhythmic muscle contractions, slow bodily movement, or slow shuffling gait • Sleep: early awakening, nightmares, restless sleep, or sleep disturbances • Whole body: fatigue, dizziness, poor balance, or restlessness • Cognitive: amnesia, confusion in the evening hours, dementia, or difficulty thinking and understanding

  4. Symptoms • Speech: impaired voice, soft speech, or voice box spasms • Mood: anxiety or apathy • Nasal: distorted sense of smell or loss of smell • Urinary: dribbling of urine or leaking of urine • Facial: jaw stiffness or reduced facial expression • Also common: blank stare, constipation, daytime sleepiness, depression, difficulty swallowing, drooling, falling, fear of falling, limping, loss in contrast sensitivity, neck tightness, small handwriting, trembling, unintentional writhing, or weight loss • Sources: Mayo Clinic and others.

  5. Treatment Medications: Dopamine promoter, Antidepressant, Cognition-enhancing medication and Anti-Tremor Dopamine promoter: Stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain. Antidepressant: Prevents or relieves depression and elevates mood. Cognition-enhancing medication: Improves mental function, lowers blood pressure and may balance mood. Anti-Tremor: Helps control tremor, shaking and unsteadiness. Self-care:Physical exercise Physical exercise: Aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.

  6. Contact Us E-MAIL: info@outpaceparkinsons.com.au ADDRESS: 136 David Street, Dandenong, VIC 3175 Website: www.outpaceparkinsons.com.au PHONE: (03) 9791 1599

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