Before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago, I hadn’t heard the term “off periods.” After getting involved in the Parkinson’s community, I discovered that the term is frequently used. One reader asked, “Why do my symptoms get so bad in the early evening?” My response was, “It’s an off period.” But that answer might be wrong. Not everyone with Parkinson’s disease experiences off periods. They are more common the longer you have…

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