FeaturedActive todayManaging Multiple Conditions with Parkinson'sAs this article states, Parkinson's has been linked to several other health conditions. What other conditions are you managing along with Parkinson's? What's the most challenging part about treating more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCoping
FeaturedActive 7 days agoAdvice for newly diagnosed people with Parkinson'sReceiving a Parkinson's disease diagnosis can bring a flood of questions and emotions. For those who are years into your diagnosis, what tips or advice do you have for those...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Active todayWhere do I begin???My brother, age 67, received an official diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last fall, although many of us had suspected it for quite some time. He has little confidence in the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivers & Care PartnersNewly Diagnosed
Active yesterdayShaving troublesHello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate hand tremors. Any compensatory strategies or products that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners
Active 2 days agoPlaying a musical instrument..guitar Hi. I used to play in a band many years ago and I have always played my guitar at parties etc But now I can’t even play a chord or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active 2 days agoLiving with Parkinson'sI was diagnosed with Parkinson's in March. Hate this. I've finally accepted it, but I still hate it. Balance is a big thing with me so big that Parkinson's and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide EffectsAssistive DevicesCoping
Active 2 days agoIncorrect Diagnosis10 yrs ago a diagnosis was given to me ...Parkinsons. My family doctor prescribed Levodopa 100 & 25 mg. Sometime later I saw a Neurologist. The diagnosis was accepted ad...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Active 2 days agoPermanent Parkinsonism or something else?Not sure where to post this. A couple of years ago I noticed a weakness in my right hand and a gradually worsening limp (I was 48 at the time)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesParkinsonismNewly Diagnosed
Active 5 days agoShaving With Tremors, Suggestions Appreciated Amongst Men PleaseSomeone, a male PwP, is having difficulties with shaving with tremors...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Active 5 days agoWhat is it like to live with Parkinson's disease?Parkinson's disease is so much more than tremors. It affects your mood, how you sleep, and so many things in your day-to-day life. We want to learn more about your...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Active 6 days agoStalevoI was having strong dyskinesia almost non stop. My Dr. switched me to Stalevo which is suppose to contain the same meds I was taking just less pills. I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAcceptanceTreatmentSymptoms
