Parkinson Person as CaregiverMy journey with PD started to 2009 with a loss of smell and strength. Started levadopa in 2012..seen by several doctors, was way over medicated now I'm doing OK once...reactions1reply
Pet Dog I was encouraged to give her up. She is two. I was managing and I feel so very lonely with out her....reactions2replies
Staying positiveI was diagnosed 7 years ago but I managed to keep an active lifestyle. Gardening is therapeutic and some kind of physical activity. Low impact dancing is very much a...reactions1reply
It's HELL, but I've been there beforeMy name is Ron, I'm 80 years old, and a 100% disabled Vietnam Vet with over 20 years of all active service. I'm diagnosed with PTSD, COPD, VERTIGO, and HBP...reactions4replies
Early symptom My neck and shoulders are tight , but just recently my heart rate has been going from 40’s to 120 very quickly . Anyone else experience this as an early...reactions1reply
What percentage can having et turn into pd?I have et I wanted to know what is the percentage that it could turn out to be pd?...reactions1replyAwareness
Trying to be open minded is just leading to a draft in my noggin!My husband has had PD for more than 12 years. Try as I may, I have a constant struggle with resentment. Not everything is related to his PD, certainly, lots...reactionsreplies
(Trike) trichloroethyleneI worked in a factory in the north east of England. I was exposed to TCE trichloroethylene for about 13 years. Back in my youth in the early 1990, working...reactions4replies
Dopamine restless legsMy wife has a duodopa pump and has illusions. Restless legs dopamine agonists. Please Parky people contact your Neurologist. What do we do now? Quetiapine? DON'T TOUCH IT!!...reactions1reply
Husband s Parkinsons I'm very frustrated my husband was just diagnosed with Parkinsons, l have been saying this for two years, and not one of the heath providers seem to listen ,then a...reactions4replies