{"id":39727,"date":"2023-02-21T09:54:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkinson.ca\/?p=39727"},"modified":"2023-02-23T11:01:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T16:01:46","slug":"parkinsons-off-time-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-manage-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archiveparkinson.thedev.ca\/fr\/parkinsons-off-time-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-manage-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson’s OFF-time: what you need to know and how to manage it"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a lot to understand when it comes to Parkinson\u2019s and OFF-time is an important part of managing one’s symptoms.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is possible for people living with Parkinson’s to live fully and manage their motor symptoms, including tremors, impaired balance and slowness of movement, with medication such as levodopa which is specifically developed to help in treating Parkinson\u2019s. However, many people experience fluctuations in their symptoms as their medication wears off. These fluctuations are known as OFF-time: periods when the medication has yet to take effect or has worn off.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During this OFF-time period, many people limit their activities and avoid social situations for fear of experiencing unexpected motor and non-motor symptoms, which add to the insecurity and anxiety the person may already be feeling. Fortunately, you can improve OFF-time with a few helpful tips and by talking with your doctor about what will work best for you:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Modify your diet<\/h3>\n

There is more to healthy eating than the food you eat. It’s also essential to develop healthy lifestyle habits, such as balancing your diet and exercising regularly, as these habits can improve your mood and make your medication more effective. In people with Parkinson\u2019s, helpful dietary considerations may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n