Facial masking (hypomimia) is a symptom confronted by some individuals diagnosed with Parkinsons which involves the absence of facial expressions. The individuals may be feeling happy – but their face is “mask like” showing no expression whatsoever. What then is the facial masking cause?
Now. If you query AI about the facial masking cause, you will discover that the standard treatment recommendation is to infuse the body with more dopamine using Parkinson’s medications. Levodopa replaces a deficiency of dopamine which, according to AI (your computer research assistant) restores muscle movement.

OK – now I ask those of you who are confronted with the symptoms of facial masking – does taking medication improve your ability to smile? Do your eyebrows shift up and down according to your mood?
If you do not know the answer to these questions, ask a family member or friend.
“Does my face look any less “mask like” now that I am taking medication?”
I am of course just guessing about what answer you will hear, but I speculate the answer is no. There has been no change.
OK. Great. So what is the facial masking cause if not a deficiency of dopamine?
You will likely be surprised at the answer to this question when watching my short video above. Oh – and incidentally, I am a real person, not AI, who has been researching the causes of Parkinson’s symptoms for over two decades.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com




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