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Parkinson’s and You
Information about Parkinson’s and how it affects your life.
- What is Parkinson’s?
  Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects people from all walks of life. It is quite common, many people are affected and if you have recently been diagnosed you are not alone, Fight Parkinson’s is here to support you.
- Symptoms
  Although classified as a movement disorder, it can affect people in different ways. Sometimes the emotional changes can be more troublesome than the motor changes, and can have a bigger impact on the day-to-day life of someone living with Parkinson’s.
- Treatments & Professional Support
  It is important for people living with Parkinson’s to be proactive in the management of their condition. However, they do not have to face this challenge alone.
- Living with Parkinson’s
  One of the key things to remember is that most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live long and rewarding lives.
- Health Professionals
Support for You
Help and support resources for you.
Information for You
Fight Parkinson’s provides a range of resources and publications that can assist people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers to feel more informed about the condition.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer.
Research
Fight Parkinson’s is committed to funding vital research to further understand Parkinson’s, to find better treatment options and ultimately a cure.
About Us
Parkinson’s is a very individual condition, with each person experiencing a different combination of symptoms.
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Pain Management

Most people living with Parkinson’s will experience pain at some point as the condition progresses. However, pain affects each person differently. It may present as a feeling of tingling, numbness, stiffness or aching. Pain can be a major issue for some people, but a relatively minor issue for others.

Some of the causes of pain in Parkinson’s include:

Poor posture
Stiff muscles and Dystonia
Medications
An unrelated condition such as arthritis can be made to feel worse by Parkinson’s.

If you are experiencing pain tell your GP or specialist. It can also be helpful to keep a diary to write down details about the pain such as:

Is it a new pain?
Where is the pain and what does it feel like?
When does it occur and how long does it last?
Do your Parkinson’s medications help with the pain?
Is there anything that helps to ease the pain?
Is there anything that worsens the pain?

These are all important details that your doctor will need to know to help you with your pain management.

Support for you

Call the Fight Parkinson’s Information Line on 1800 644 189
Email: info@fightparkinsons.org.au

Get support and information

Being diagnosed with Parkinson's is a personal experience but no one has to face Parkinson's alone. Support and information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.

If you need to talk to someone, call our free confidential information line on:

1800 644 189

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