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Fill in the blank: "I overcome apathy by ___."

We posted this fill in the blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here in our forums. Respond below!...

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Gastroparesis

Besides not sleeping, I am having trouble with gastroparesis whereby motility of the gut hinders it going through the digestive system. I was prescribed 10mg. (it is sent from Canada)...

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Accepting Parkinson's Disease

I am terrified by my diagnosis. I'm scared most of the time. I have battled and controlled BiPolar since I was 40 yrs of age. That took time, but I...

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Parkinson's and How It Has Affected My Life

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2020. The same year that I was diagnosed with it, my mom passed away from it. I watched mom battle with Parkinson's for...

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My Symptoms

My main symptoms are very much the same as most people, which is freezing of gait and speech. However, I am very happy to tell you all that I don't...

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Acceptance and Moving Forward

I was diagnosed with PD at 55. I was a career firefighter. The effects from PD had an impact on my abilities and 2 years later my Doctor advised an...

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Shaky Places and DBS

I’m usually the first to object to self-promotion. With a brand-new book, a little horn-blowing may be in order, nonetheless. After all, "Shaky Places: How Parkinson’s Altered an Artist on...

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Newly-diagnosed

Hi! I am 61 (for another few weeks), and male. I saw a neurologist today & she has put me on something called Sinemet, half-a-pill, twice a day. She gave...

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Frustrated wife puts me down

My wife yells at me telling me how frustrating is for her and that she doesn’t wanna have sex because I don’t turn on anymore because of the disease. She...

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Limericks About Parkinson's

One way I keep my brain active is by writing limericks. A limerick is a five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm, typically humorous or whimsical. Here are...

Is genetic testing for PD available?

Can/ should family members have genetic testing for PD? I heard in a Michael J Fox interview that a gene has been found that may predispose for PD....

Has anyone used Modalert 200 for productivity?

Many individuals have used Modafinil 200 to boost productivity, especially during periods requiring intense focus and extended wakefulness. It is widely regarded as a "smart drug" due to its ability...

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