Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat...reactionscomments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
'Tis the Season to Be JollyAh, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of...reactionscomments
Lack of Regular ExerciseLast time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents...reactions3comments
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is...reactionscomments
Reexamining My Depression in Light of a Parkinson's DiagnosisPosy was overwhelmed by the responses to her post about feeling foggy. Many of you knew exactly how she felt, so she...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Vivid Dreams: A Precursor to Parkinson's?Nighttime is not good for Posy. Actually, it never has been. Why was a very confident, happy child so fearful of the...reactions4comments
On Feeling Foggy and FeebleWhen times are good, Posy feels on top of the world, but then there will be a "down" day, wherein Posy feels...reactions26comments
Sugar Cravings and ObsessionsWhen Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would...reactions3comments
Image Issues and ReputationWe hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms...reactionscomments
Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy...reactions11comments
The Decline and Fall of PosyIn the previous article, What's Wrong with Me?, I described how our erstwhile sparkling young lady was now suffering a myriad of...reactions1comment
What's Wrong With Me?Once, long ago, there lived a happy and loving family of brilliant scholars, blonde beauties and a superhero (yes, really!). Into this...reactions1comment
