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1 What is Parkinson's disease? 1
2 Why does Parkinson's disease occur? 3
3 Is Parkinson's disease hereditary? 4
4 Is Parkinson's disease Alzheimer's disease? 6
5 Are Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's syndrome different? 8
6 What is muscle tension dystonia? 10
7 What is corticobasal degeneration? Is it different from Parkinson's disease? 12
8 What is progressive supranuclear palsy? Is it different from Parkinson's disease? 14
9 What is multiple system atrophy? Is it different from Parkinson's disease? 16
10 What is ataxia? Is it different from Parkinson's disease? 18

11 Are Parkinson's disease and stroke different diseases? Can stroke also cause Parkinson's disease?
What? 20
12 Is Parkinson's disease contagious? 21
13. Does shaking hands always indicate Parkinson's disease? 22.
14 My hands don't shake. Do I have Parkinson's? 23
15 One of my legs keeps dragging and feels heavy.
Do I have Parkinson's? 24
16 feet doesn't fall.
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17 I have severe pain all over my body, especially my lower back.
Is this also a symptom of Parkinson's disease? 27
18 I have severe constipation.
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19 I can't sleep well.
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20 I scream every night and have many dreams.
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21 Every night my legs get numb and I have trouble sleeping.
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22 I urinate frequently.
Is this a symptom of Parkinson's disease? 36
23. Do all people with Parkinson's disease develop dementia? I'm afraid of developing it.
dementia
How can I avoid this? 37
24 My mother was diagnosed with dementia and has recently become more sluggish.
Parkinson's
Are you sick? 39
25 I feel dizzy.
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26 I keep falling down.
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27 I sweat a lot.
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28 I drool too much.
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29 I feel tired and lethargic.
Is it because of Parkinson's disease? 46
I have been receiving treatment for depression for 4-5 years. Is this related to Parkinson's disease?
What? 48

31 I often feel anxious for no reason.
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32 My voice keeps getting smaller and I often get hoarse.
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33 How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed? 55
34 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Is it early? The doctor said it's stage 2.
You said, "How many stages" does this disease have, like cancer? 58
35 I am in my late 30s and recently heard that I have Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is me
Isn't this a disease that only many people get? 59
36 Is there a difference in the clinical course between cases that develop at a young age and cases that develop at an older age?
Hello? I was diagnosed in my early 40s, so I want to be more proactive about planning my future.
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37 Even if I take medicine, it doesn't seem to be working.
Is this Parkinson's disease? 63
38 Why do we test for olfactory dysfunction? 65
39 Why do we do Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
Me? 66
40 What is positron emission tomography (PET)?
Is this different from a brain MRI? 67

41 There are two types of PET. What are the differences?
42 Should I take a cognitive psychological test? 71
43 What is an autonomic nervous system function test? 73
44 What is polysomnography? 75
45 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
What should I do next? 77
46 What should I talk about when I see the doctor? I don't really know what Parkinson's disease is.
So I'm not sure what symptoms to talk about.
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47 I have a job that requires a lot of manual labor (or a job that is very stressful). What should I do?
Hey, should I change my job? 81
48. Will Parkinson's kill me early? Will I live another 10 years?
What? 83
49 Is there anywhere I can get help from people or organizations around me? 85
After increasing the dosage to 50, everything including walking improved, but my sexual urge increased.
It seems like it has less restraint.
Is it related to medicine? 88

51 Some patients need a lot of medication, but my doctor doesn't prescribe much.
I am
Are you receiving proper treatment? 90
52 I started taking the medicine for the first time and my body became heavier.
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53 Can I take the medicine on an empty stomach? 92
54 I'm losing weight.
Is it because of the medicine? 93
Do I have to take the medicine three times a day? 95
56 How long should I take Parkinson's medication? 96
57 They say that if you take Parkinson's medication for a long time, you will develop dyskinesia, so you can take less.
Isn't rock good? 98
58 They say that the medicine loses its effect after 5 years of taking it, so I'm trying to endure it as much as possible without taking it.
How about watching it? 101
59 Can it be taken with other medications such as high blood pressure medication or diabetes medication?
What? 103
Are there any medications that Parkinson's patients should be cautious about?

61 My ankles are swollen while taking medication. Is it because of the medication?
62 I'm feeling better after taking medicine, but I still have trouble with constipation.
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63 What is dopamine? 109
64 What are levodopa and carbidopa? 110
65 What are levodopa and benserazide? 112
66 What are MAO-B inhibitors? 113
67 What are anticholinergics? 115
68 What is Comtan (Entacapone)? 117
69 What are dopamine agonists? 119
70 Can Parkinson's disease be treated with surgery? 121

71 What is deep brain stimulation? 122
72 Can all Parkinson's patients undergo surgery? 124
73 Are there other surgical methods besides deep brain stimulation? 126
74 Do I need to continue taking Parkinson's medication after surgery? 127
75 What are the complications of surgery? 129
76 How much does the surgery cost? 130
77 It is a disease that occurs with age and is said to be a progressive disease, so rehabilitation treatment is helpful.
Will it work? 131
78 Please tell me about physical therapy that helps with Parkinson's disease.
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79 Please tell me about speech therapy that helps with Parkinson's disease.
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My legs keep dragging. Will a cane help? 136

81 Can I exercise? Are there any exercises that would help? 138
82 Can I take herbal medicine? 139
83 Can I get a needle? 140
84 Can I eat ginseng? 142
85 Can stem cell therapy help with Parkinson's disease? 143
86 Can I take Omega-3? 144
87 What is coenzyme Q10? 146
This patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for 7 years and has been taking medication.
Meanwhile, stars
I had a good time without any problems.
Recently, whenever I eat, my body shakes and I keep feeling unwell.
It moves.
People say that I look anxious when they see me.
The illness has gotten worse again
Right? 148
89 My father has Parkinson's disease.
He said he's been seeing hallucinations every night lately.
yo. this.
Do you have dementia? 150
90 My mother has Parkinson's disease.
At night, people came and went
And you don't want to eat it because you put poison in the food.
Are you developing dementia?
What? 152

91 I took the medicine and my symptoms improved for a while, but these days, my body feels sick again before I take the next medicine.
I feel it getting heavier.
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92 My body is getting heavier and it is difficult to keep my balance.
Would a cane help? Hospital
Should I prepare a bed for use in 156?
93 My feet won't leave the ground and it's so hard to turn corners.
What should I do?
Shall we? 158
94 I have difficulty swallowing food.
What should I do? 160
95 Every morning, I wake up in pain because a rat keeps coming out.
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96 Are there any foods that are helpful? Are there any foods I should be careful about? 164
97 Can I take vitamins? 166
98 I was admitted to the hospital for another problem.
Special preparations or precautions required
Is there any work? 167
99 Can I drive? 168
100 Can I take a long-term trip? Can I take a plane? 170
101 If I undergo surgery for another condition, do I need to stop taking my medication? 172

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Parkinson's disease is on the rise as the population ages.
In fact, Parkinson's disease is not uncommon even in young people in their 40s, and recently, as awareness of the disease has increased, there are more patients who suspect it themselves and visit hospitals.

Although awareness of Parkinson's disease is increasing, many patients suffer from wasted time and money due to the fact that much of the information they receive through mass media, such as newspapers and the Internet, is sometimes inaccurate or leads to incorrect judgments.


This book was compiled to help patients and their caregivers address some of the questions they may have about Parkinson's disease and similar conditions.
We have done our best to explain the medical knowledge known to date and relatively scientifically verified in easy terms.
In particular, it is organized in a question-and-answer format so that it is very detailed and easy to understand, including the differentiation of various diseases similar to Parkinson's disease, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, and things to keep in mind in daily life.


Parkinson's disease is still a disease that is difficult to cure, although various treatment methods are being continuously developed.
A positive lifestyle and a detailed understanding of the disease, without losing hope and courage, are very important factors in overcoming the disease and leading a normal life.


This book was compiled to help patients suffering from Parkinson's disease and similar conditions, their families, and those around them understand the disease correctly and to help patients improve their quality of life.
I hope that this book will help patients and their families deal appropriately with the problems they encounter in their daily lives. I also hope that it will be widely used so that not only the patients' families but also all members of our society can correctly understand Parkinson's disease and patients, and help them in their efforts to help them.