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What Do You Use To Help With Tremors And Facial Masking

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Westbrook, ME
February 3, 2024
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To help with tremors and facial masking in Parkinson's disease, the following strategies and treatments can be considered:

Medications
- Levodopa: Often the first medication prescribed, it helps replace depleted dopamine levels, which may alleviate both tremors and facial masking.
- Carbidopa: Combined with levodopa to Show Full Answer

To help with tremors and facial masking in Parkinson's disease, the following strategies and treatments can be considered:

Medications:
- Levodopa: Often the first medication prescribed, it helps replace depleted dopamine levels, which may alleviate both tremors and facial masking.
- Carbidopa: Combined with levodopa to reduce nausea and ensure levodopa reaches the brain effectively.

Therapies:
- Speech-Language Pathologist: Can provide exercises to improve facial movements and help with speech changes.
- LSVT LOUD Program: Intensive speech therapy to increase speech volume and improve facial movements.

Additional Strategies:
- Facial Movement Exercises: Practicing facial expressions to keep muscles pliable.
- Parkinson’s-Related Exercise Classes: Some include practicing facial expressions to help with hypomimia.

Support:
- Couples Therapy: To address relationship issues caused by facial masking.
- Education for Family and Caregivers: To improve understanding and communication.

These approaches can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Always consult with a healthcare provider to tailor treatments to individual needs.

August 1, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you

February 4, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Carbidopa-levodopa should help with tremors.

February 3, 2024

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