Learn to live with Parkinson's

• April 20, 2024

The evil of Parkinson is a disease that appears before the age of 40, and does not respect race, sex or social status. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, after Alzheimer's .

The specialists assure that if it is detected in time, a treatment can be taken that diminishes the symptoms and prevents the progression of the disease .

The doctor Minerva López Ruiz , neurologist at the General Hospital of Mexico or, explained that the therapy of first choice used in the management of the condition of Parkinson , over time, requires an increase in the dosage and the number of pills to keep the symptoms under control.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , The Mrs. María Edith Zamora , patient and member of the Mexican Association of Parkinson's , explains her experience since she was diagnosed with the disease :

María Edith Zamora says that since she was diagnosed she changed her perception about life, so she forgot about stress, acquired a positive attitude and decided to help people who, like her, suffer from Parkinson .

He notes that he realized that even with this degenerative condition, he could be useful in administrative matters or moral support.

Dr. Minerva López added that early treatment with dopaminergic drugs, such as prolonged-release pramipexole, has been shown to reduce the onset of complications, even during the first 10 years of evolution of the drug. disease .