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Publications: Motor and non-motor symptoms

Free publications about the symptoms of Parkinson's and practical information on how to deal with them

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Looking after your bladder and bowels when you have Parkinson's bookletLooking after your bladder and bowels when you have Parkinson's

A booklet about bladder and bowel problems you may have with Parkinson's, how they can be treated and who to contact for professional advice



FS96 Anxiety and Parkinson's information sheetAnxiety and Parkinson's

This information sheet describes anxiety and how it can make you think and feel. It looks at treatments available and steps you can take to reduce anxiety



Communications and Parkinson's information sheetCommunication and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at dealing with speech problems, the impact of muscular rigidity and the effect of tremor on handwriting



Depression and Parkinson's FS56 information sheetDepression and Parkinson's

An information sheet about how depression can affect people with Parkinson's and where to find treatment and support



Eating, swallowing saliva and control in Parkinson's information sheetEating, swallowing and saliva control in Parkinson's

An information sheet looks at eating, swallowing and saliva control problems in Parkinson's, as well as suitable treatments and exercises



Eyes and Parkinson's information sheetEyes and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the difficulties some people with Parkinson's can experience with their eyes, as well as treatment and advice on eye care



Falls and Parkinson's information sheetFalls and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the reasons people may experience falls,
tips on prevention and details of where to find help and support



Fatigue and Parkinson's coverFatigue and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the overwhelming tiredness that some people with Parkinson's experience, and what people can do themselves to help



Information sheetFoot Care and Parkinson's

An information sheet about the foot problems people with Parkinson's may encounter, giving advice on treatment, footwear and exercise



Freezing in Parkinson's information sheetFreezing in Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the causes of freezing, treatments and therapies available and practical tips



Low blood pressure and Parkinson'sLow blood pressure and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at problems with low blood pressure (hypotension) that some people with Parkinson's experience



Mild memory problems information sheetMild memory problems

An information sheet providing practical strategies to help cope with mild memory problems in Parkinson's



Information sheetMotor Fluctuations in Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the alterations between 'on' periods, during which the drug treatment levodopa works well, and 'off' periods, during which the symptoms of Parkinson's return



Muscle Cramps and Dystonia

An information sheet about the types of muscle cramps and dystonia (more sustained muscle spasms) that may occur in Parkinson's



Pain in Parkinson's information sheetPain in Parkinson's

An information sheet describing the causes of pain that may occur in Parkinson's, and how it can be treated



Parkinson's dementia information sheet FS58Parkinson's dementia

An information sheet about the symptoms of dementia, treatment, and support and advice for carers, friends and family



Information sheetRestless Legs Syndrome and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at the causes, symptoms, treatments and consequences of restless leg syndrome in Parkinson's



Skin and sweating problems in Parkinson'sSkin and sweating Problems in Parkinson's

An information sheet giving advice on dealing with skin and sweating problems that can affect people with Parkinson's



Sleep and night-time problems bookletSleep and night-time problems in Parkinson's

A booklet looking at the causes of and treatments for the common problems people with Parkinson's can experience with sleep



Tremor and Parkinson's information sheetTremor and Parkinson's

An information sheet looking at what a Parkinson's tremor is and what you can do to try and manage the symptom effectively



Non-motor symptoms questionnaireNon-motor symptoms questionnaire

A questionnaire for people with Parkinson's to complete before visiting their doctor or Parkinson's nurse to help assess non-motor Parkinson's symptoms



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