Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects the body’s movement. It is a progressive disease, which means that it gets worse over time. There is no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, but treatments available can help lessen the symptoms, such as gocorvi, austedo, rytary, ingrezza, and carbo levodopa. Here, we will discuss five common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please see your doctor as soon as possible: 1. Tremors Parkinson’s disease causes tremor, or involuntary shaking. Tremor can affect your hands, legs, face, jaw, and tongue. The tremor can range in frequency and intensity. In some cases, the tremor is so severe that they interfere with daily activities like writing and eating. Some people report that their dentist even noticed their tremor while sitting in a dental chair. According to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, medication can help reduce the frequency and intensity of tremor. In some cases, surgical procedures are required to treat severe tremor. 2. Rigid muscles and stiffness Many people with Parkinson’s disease experience stiff muscles, or rigidity. This condition can cause pain and difficulty moving bones, joints, and muscles. The stiffness may make it difficult to bend over to pick things up off the floor.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for Americans over the age of 65. It also covers some people under the age of 65 if they have specific disabilities. There are three parts of medicare: Part A which covers hospital stays, Part B which covers different doctor services, and Part D that covers the cost of prescription drugs and some vaccines. You can find out more about medicare and enroll in it through private healthcare companies such as Humana, or Blue Cross Blue Shield. Read on to find out more about what Medicare does not cover: 1. Routine eye exams Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the cost of eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses. This means you have to pay 100% of the costs of a routine eye exam. However, if you have diabetes or are at high risk for glaucoma then Medicare will cover routine eye exams by a state-authorized doctor. Also, if you have certain chronic eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts Medicare may cover the cost of any surgeries, eyeglasses or contact lenses, or diagnostic eye exams. 2. Hearing aids Medicare does not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. Occasionally, Medicare will cover the cost of diagnostic hearing tests but only if it is recommended by your primary care doctor or another physician to see if you need treatment.

ALS—a rare, progressive neurological disease—affects motor neurons, thus impacting voluntary muscle movement. An early diagnosis is important for those with ALS, as it can help to establish treatment needs. Helpful medications can be used to treat ALS such as Edaravone, Radicava, Riluzole, and Relyvrio, despite the disease being fatal and having no known cure. Still, the aforementioned medications can help to control symptoms and possibly slow the disease’s progression. Before any of these medications can be administered, however, it’s important to know about some of the early warning signs of ALS. Keep reading to learn more: 1. Slurred speech Speech may begin to slur early on for those with ALS. Slow, labored, slurred speech and a voice that is hoarse or breathy—also known as dysarthria—is commonly caused by the tightening and weakening of muscles such as the lung muscles. This is another symptom that is associated with ALS, so if you begin to notice signs of slurred speech, it may be time to get in touch with a medical professional. 2. Tight, stiff muscles Abnormally tightened and stiffened muscles may come as a result of nerve loss. This is a symptom associated with ALS, otherwise known as spasticity. While muscle discomfort may occur as a result of strain or physical—or as a result of other conditions—it can also be an early warning sign of ALS to look out for.

Afib, or atrial fibrillation, is a type of arrhythmia that causes an extremely fast, irregular heartbeat. The complications of this condition can be dire, as the atria can become out of sync with the ventricles, leading to a pooling of blood in the heart’s chambers and potentially causing a blood clot, stroke, or heart failure. Afib can occur occasionally, but in some it is constant. Many opt for Afib monitors or ECGs to track heart rate and detect any irregular rhythms, warning you before an Afib episode. There are several risk factors for Afib, including sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which we will dive into further: 1. Sleep apnea It has been found that sleep apnea can directly trigger arrhythmias during sleep, as the heart experiences mechanical stress when the body constantly wakes up at night. With a lack of oxygen due to sleep apnea, startling awake happens often, thus putting significant stress on the heart and possibly resulting in Afib. 2. High blood pressure High blood pressure accounts for your heart pumping extremely hard, and when the heart becomes pushed to its limit for long periods of time, it causes significant stress as the muscles become more stiff and thick.

Eczema is a skin condition characterized by the drying out of the skin, causing dryness, itching, and inflammation of the skin. Those suffering from eczema often deal with chronic episodes and have triggers associated with flare-ups. There are many ointments and topical treatments out there to help heal the skin, speak to your doctor about options, but there are also many topical products that should be avoided as they can cause flare-ups. This includes things like antibacterial soaps and scented soaps. Here, we’ll look at the various kinds of soaps that can be triggers for eczema: 1. Scented soaps No matter how much you love your winter peppermint soap that smells like candy canes or your spring blossom soap that smells like flowers, the scented soaps have to go. These kinds of soaps are common triggers for those with eczema and will typically cause a reaction—trust us, the fun scent is not worth the pain afterwards. This also includes soaps made with essential oils, although they are natural, they can still be harsh on the skin. 2. Antibacterial soaps As great as antibacterial soaps can be for keeping germs at bay, they contain alcohol and other harsh ingredients that can be triggers for an eczema flare-up.