Getting sick when you already have a chronic illness
WHY IT MATTERS
People with Parkinson's disease need to understand that acute illnesses like the flu can complicate their existing condition and may require special attention to their care plan.
A columnist with Parkinson's disease shares their experience of getting the flu while managing their chronic illness. The article discusses how having the flu on top of an existing condition like Parkinson's can be especially challenging and difficult to manage.
If you’re a regular reader of this column, you may have noticed I haven’t published anything new in a few weeks. You see, I was sick. I had the flu — the same terrible one that seems to be affecting people all over the country. I always say that having the flu reminds you of […] The post Getting sick when you already have a chronic illness appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .