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ON-OFF Fluctuations in Parkinson's: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

ON-OFF Fluctuations in Parkinson's: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

Update: 2025-11-06
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Aaron Haug about what the terms ON and OFF mean in the context of Parkinson's, what ON-OFF fluctuations are, and how to work with your doctor to help manage them. Dr. Haug is a movement disorder specialist based in Englewood, Colorado. 

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Watch Aaron Haug's video about Tremors and Dyskinesias here: https://youtube.com/shorts/jcjNOnaA0as?feature=share

This episode is sponsored by BlueRock Therapeutics. Learn more here: https://www.bluerocktx.com

Aaron Haug, MD, is a neurologist and movement disorder specialist in Colorado. He earned his bachelor's degree at Creighton University and his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed a neurology residency and a fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Colorado, including a year as chief resident.

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ON-OFF Fluctuations in Parkinson's: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

ON-OFF Fluctuations in Parkinson's: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

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