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To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

Rachel Dolhun is a fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, board-certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Ask the MD: Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun discusses the non-movement symptoms depression and anxiety, which are common in Parkinson's disease.
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  • Doctors with Patient

    Ask the MD: Predicting How Parkinson's Will Progress

    New research suggests certain symptoms and other factors at diagnosis may help predict how a person will do with Parkinson's.
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  • Male care partner alongside female patient undergoing Parkinson's test with her female physician.

    Ask the MD: Physical Therapy and Parkinson's Disease

    Physical therapists can help you manage symptoms and stay active throughout your Parkinson's journey.
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  • How to Find the Right Doctor for Parkinson's Treatment

    Ask the MD: Having Surgery When You Have Parkinson's

    When living with Parkinson's, you may need surgery for another illness. This may worsen Parkinson's, but thinking ahead can lessen symptoms and recovery time.
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  • Doctor-with-patients

    Ask the MD: Choosing the Right Therapy for "Off" Time

    With a new Parkinson's drug for "off" time on the market and another under FDA review, you may wonder if one of these as-needed treatments is right for you.
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  • Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa

    Levodopa is the most effective Parkinson's medication, but there are many misconceptions about what this drug can and can't do. In this video, Dr. Dolhun discusses the facts about levodopa.
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  • Winter Forest

    Ask the MD: Cold Weather and Parkinson's

    Parkinson's can make it harder to get and stay warm. Read tips for keeping warm and staying safe this winter.
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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.
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