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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: Constipation and Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: Constipation and Parkinson's

    Dr. Dolhun discusses constipation, a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's, and ways to treat it.
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  • Ask the MD: Weight Loss and Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Weight Loss and Parkinson's Disease

    Dr. Dolhun talks about factors that might contribute to weight loss with Parkinson's and shares tactics that could help manage changes.
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  • Ask the MD: 'Off' Time in Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun discusses how and why motor fluctuations may occur, as well as current management options and therapies in development.
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    Ask the MD: Be a Savvy Science News Consumer

    Rachel Dolhun, MD, provides tips to help consumers identify and verify science news in today's media-heavy landscape.
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  • Ask the MD: Dyskinesia and Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun talks about a common side effect of levodopa and how it can be managed.
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  • Ask the MD: Thinking about Newly Approved Therapies

    Ask the MD: Thinking about Newly Approved Therapies

    Following the recent FDA approval of a new medication to treat dyskinesia, Rachel Dolhun, MD, discusses considerations for patients around new therapies.
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  • Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa

    Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa

    Levodopa is the most effective drug for Parkinson's, but details about how to take it and its potential side effects can raise misconceptions. Rachel Dolhun, MD, addresses common levodopa myths.
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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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