Find a Neurologist

On the National Parkinson's Foundation site, I found an article that appeared in the October issue of the journal 'Neurology' and Willis and colleagues address an issue that I have written about for two years now. From personal experience, I strongly believe that a Parkinson's patient should be seen on a regular basis by the same neurologist, enabling a base line to be made upon the first appointment and further visits reveal a true and clear picture, especially if there is any deterioration or adverse affects of medications. Seeing a neurologist who has experience with Parkinson's is the best scenario and has a huge beneficial impact on the patient and caregiver, ultimately resulting in better care, quality of life and improved survival. I have been under the same neurologist for nearly 6 years now, and know that he notices the slightest change, and it's thanks to his care and knowledge that I'm in the condition I am today. I dread to think what I would be like now, had I not been so fortunate to be placed in his care. If you need a hip replacement you would see an orthopaedic surgeon, and a cataract would require an ophthalmic surgeon. So why would you not go to a neurologist when you are dealing with Parkinson's'?  To me it's common sense!