Missing Just One Dose: Why Hospitals Are Dangerous for Parkinson's Patients

I just got home from the hospital after thyroid surgery — and what happened there shook me. I had to fight to continue antibiotics for an active infection I was already being treated for. And when I thought about what that experience would mean for a Parkinson's patient, I had to make this video. In this video I cover: ✅ Why hospitals often delay or withhold medications — including ones you're already taking ✅ What happens when a Parkinson's patient misses their medication — even by 30 minutes ✅ The dangerous drug interactions every Parkinson's patient needs to know about (Reglan, Compazine, Haldol) ✅ How to protect yourself or your loved one before, during, and after a hospital stay ✅ What caregivers need to know — and why your presence is protective Parkinson's medications aren't like other medications. They maintain function. Delays can trigger OFF time, loss of mobility, increased fall risk, and complications that take weeks to recover from. The hospital isn't the enemy - but the system has blind spots, and Parkinson's patients fall right into them. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on Parkinson's research, treatments, and caregiving: [your subscribe link] 📋 RESOURCES: Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with... Ask your neurologist for a written medication letter before any hospital stay ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – What just happened to me 1:38 – Introduction 2:53 – My hospital story 4:15 – Why this is dangerous for Parkinson's patients 6:59 – It's not just Parkinson's medications 8:12 – What hospital staff often misunderstand 9:47 – How to protect yourself or your loved one 12:03 - The importance of a caregiver 12:43 – My thoughts #ParkinsonsDiseaseAwareness #ParkinsonsCaregiving #ParkinsonsHospital #ParkinsonsDisease #CaregiverTips #ParkinsonsAdvocacy #MedicationSafety #ParkinsonsSupport #NeurologyPatient #ChronicIllness ☕ Support my work: https://buymeacoffee.com/heykimmi