What is the purpose of this site?

Often when disease, like Parkinson’s strikes it’s difficult to track down all the information that is out there. This site was created to bring all the research and news about Parkinson’s to one central place MyParkinsonsInformation.com. MyParkinsonsInformation.com is also a place where people can come and learn and gain support from others that are going through the same things they are going through.

What is Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It occurs when neurons that produce dopamine die off quickly. When a large portion of the neurons that produce neurons die, patients begin to feel the symptoms of tremors, stiffness. Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive disease, but because each person is different the disease may manifest itself in different ways.

What kind of physician treats Parkinson‘s disease?

Mostly a neurologist because he specializes in diagnosing and treating nervous system disorders, including brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. If a neurologist isn’t nearby then a family doctor or general practitioner can assist you in treatment and services regarding Parkinson’s disease.

Is there a cure for Parkinson‘s disease?

No. There are treatments that have been proven to increase improvement, but there isn’t an outright cure for Parkinson’s.

How do physicians treat Parkinson‘s disease?

The most common treatment is through medication. There are a few different medications out there so your conditions and consultation with your physician will play a large role in what medications to pick. Deep brain stimulation and physical therapy are also standard treatments.

Is there a best treatment for Parkinson‘s disease?

There is not one perfect treatment. Some people see substantial improvement with deep brain stimulation, medication, or physical therapy or any combination of the three (these are not the only treatments). The best treatment or treatments differs for each person and circumstance. One of our goals is to supply information for consideration in finding the best treatment for those involved with Parkinson’s.

Will you Accept Donations?

No, but we can point you to certain institutions or organizations that we support that are structured to take donations. To learn more about who you can donate to please email as at caleb@imedmarkets.com

How does MyParkinsonsInformation protect my personal information?

MyParkinsonsInformation will not sell or share your information to any person or entity, we use it only to communicate news and updates on Parkinson’s disease and other information relating to Parkinson’s disease.

How can I contact My Parkinson‘s Info?

The easiest way for us to communicate is through email. The best email to reach us at is caleb@imedmarkets.com