July 31, 2024
Welcome to The Climb, your weekly journey with Lifecycle Sherpa, where we explore Parkinson’s Disease, its symptoms, treatments, tips, techniques, and build a supportive and knowledgeable community.
This week’s trail leads us to… Weight Change.
Question: What is it? Why does it happen? What can I do to manage it?
Answer: Weight loss is extremely common as a result of decrease in fat tissue as the brain’s ability to communicate properly regarding necessary intake becomes impaired. Weight gain is not common unless associated with a certain medications which facilitate binge eating.
Tips:
Weight Loss: Early onset, medications can be adjusted. Later on, nutritional supplements such as Ensure or Boost can help
Weight gain: Medication adjustment
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