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Ask The Doctor

1. Archive - 2009 Posts of the Week,
2. Archive - 2010 Posts of the Week,
3. Archive - 2011 Posts of the Week,
4. Archive - 2012 Posts of the Week

Michael Okun, M.D. and Ramon L. Rodriguez, M.D. answer medical questions regarding Parkinson's disease and related matters. All posts in this forum are anonymous.Without seeing you and examining you the doctor cannot make specific diagnoses and recommendations. The suggestions given in this forum are for general information only.

Ask The Surgical Team

1. Archive - 2011 Posts of the Week

Kelly D. Foote, M.D. and Michael Okun, M.D. answer questions about surgical matters and Parkinson's disease. All posts in this forum are anonymous. Without seeing you and examining you the doctor cannot make specific diagnoses and recommendations. The suggestions given in this forum are for general information only.

Ask about Nutrition

Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD, answers questions regarding dietary matters and Parkinson's disease. All posts in this forum are anonymous. Without seeing you and examining you the dietician cannot make specific diagnoses and recommendations. The suggestions given in this forum are for general information only.

Ask the Pharmacist

Mark R. Comes, R.Ph., answers questions on the subject of medication management in controlling Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Pregúntele al Médico

1. Archivo - 2010 Mensajes de la Semana,
2. Archivo - 2011 Mensajes de la Semana

Ramon L Rodriguez, MD contesta a preguntas médicas con respecto la enfermedad de Parkinson y a materias relacionadas.

Talk To A Speech Clinician

A team of experts answer questions regarding speech and people with Parkinson's disease. All posts in this forum are anonymous. Without seeing you and examining you the speech clinicians cannot make specific diagnoses and recommendations. The suggestions given in this forum are for general information only.

Open Forum

An unmoderated public forum for open discussion among Parkinson's patients and caregivers. Posts in this forum are NOT anonymous.

Newly Diagnosed

A place where all those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can share their feelings and opinions. Post in this forum are NOT anonymous.

Caregivers Forum

A place where caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease can converse and address their unique concerns. Posts in this forum are NOT anonymous.

Young Onset Forum

A place to connect with other people diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease.

Kripalu Retreat Participants’ Forum

A place to connect with others who have attended NPF’s Kripalu Retreat in Stockbridge, MA. A password is required to access this forum. When you attend a Kripalu Retreat, you will receive the password. If you need assistance with the password, please contact forumadmin@parkinson.org