Product Description
Nearly one million Americans, including Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali, suffer from Parkinson's Disease. Now, a leader in the fight against Parkinson's, Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog of the Mayo Clinic, has written the definitive guide for patients and their families. Dr. Alhskog offers a crystal-clear, nuts-and-bolts approach to the treatment of PD, distilled from over twenty years of experience as a clinician and researcher. His goal is to educate the patient so that they can better team with their doctor to do battle with the disease, streamlining the decision-making process and enhancing their treatment. To do this, Dr. Ahlskog offers a gold mine of information: How do I know if I have PD? What kinds of tests can I take? What medications slow the progress of the disease? What if medications don't help my tremor? What kinds of movement problems may develop later? How can I cope with insomnia and daytime sleepiness, dizziness and depression, memory problems, paranoia, and delusions? Indeed, the book covers virtually every topic related to Parkinson's, from sexual impotence and skin rashes, to the role of nutrition, exercise, and physical therapy. In addition, Dr. Ahlskog discusses brain surgery (though he urges that patients only consider this as a last resort) and such experimental therapies as stem cell transplantation and gene therapy. There are also lists of support and advocacy groups and Internet sites that focus on Parkinson's. The ultimate guide to symptoms and treatment, this superb book is the first place patients should turn for reliable, easy-to-grasp information on Parkinson's disease.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 13 reviews)

The PD Treatment Book by Charlene Abeloe (San Luis Obispo,Ca.USA)

5 Stars
November 12, 2009
If anyone in family has PD, this is the best help you can give them. It is concise and most informative and can give you info that you can share with the doctors. Most doctors are not that well informed about PD unless they are specialists and then you can both give the person with PD the best help they need.

Doctor on call 24/7 by Willing Caregiver (Virginia)

4 Stars
November 07, 2009
I would recommend this book for anyone who is facing the challenges associated with Parkinson's Disease. Every question imaginable is listed however on occasion the wording can be a little challenging without a medical degree. Overall I would rate this book as a "must have" in your journey to better understanding this disease.

Excellent resource book by Susan Morris (PA)

5 Stars
October 06, 2009
I found this book extremely helpful in answering so many of my questions about my husband's Parkinson's disease. It will hold a prominent place on my bookshelf for easy reference for just about every aspect of the disease. The index is easy to use and directs the reader to the proper place for answering each question that may arise. Well worth the reasonable price.

Very Informative for Parkinsons's patient and caregiver --- by F. Jabaley (Alpharetta, GA USA)

5 Stars
September 27, 2009
This is an excellent book written in layman's terms. Easy to read and easy to understand. My husband (Parkinson's patient) and I have both found it very helpful and informative. We highly recommend it.

The Parkinsons Disease Treatment Book by Norman R. Crane (Redmond, OR)

4 Stars
July 31, 2009
Being just diagnosed with Parkinsons, I was anxious to learn more about Parkinsons and what my long-range prognosis might be. My Neurologist recommended this book, and I quickly ordered it from Amazon. The author practices at Mayo Clinic, and recommends the use of Carbidopa/Levidopa as a first treatment course for those with Parkinsons. After reading 3/4 of the book, I feel much more familiar and comfortable with the subject of Parkinsons as well as the various courses of treatment, of which there are several. I can recommend this book wholeheartedly to others who are just beginning their association with this disease as well as to those who are several years into the experience.

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