Shared from parkinson.org.
While no two people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience the same symptoms or rate of progression, there are several chronic conditions they are at greater risk of developing. However, the changes associated with chronic conditions tend to occur slowly and are often manageable. Awareness of these conditions can help you take steps to achieve the best long-term outcomes.
The following article is based on a Parkinson’s Foundation Expert Briefing about managing multiple chronic conditions in Parkinson’s, hosted by Christina Swan, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurological sciences and fellowship director, Division of Movement Disorders, Rush University Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.
