What I know now about my PD. Hello all: it’s good to be back. I’ve been off this site for sometime and much has changed. I’m 70 this coming November and diagnosed 5 years ago. I just...reactions11repliesCopingExercisePositivity
Dealing with unknown I am 61 years old and was diagnosed 4 years ago after a number of years refusing exam. My symptoms are primarily tremor related as of now. I’m really having...reactions2repliesCopingAcceptanceApathy
How has Parkinson's shaped how you view your life?As we acknowledge Parkinson's Awareness Month, we're discussing how people with PD can find a middle ground despite the challenges that may arise. ...reactions16repliesAcceptanceAwarenessCoping
Looking for remedies for excessive phlegm in throatHi I am an 89 year old man with PD. I have had mild symptoms for 24 years . About 3 weeks ago there was a drastic change. I am...reactions1replySymptomsTreatmentCoping
Parkinson poetry collection I've started writing a poetry collection chronicling my struggles with PD. Hope this 1st installment touches many hearts...reactionsrepliesCoping
Advice for British people with Parkinson’s abroadMy British mother lives in France and she is suffering from the later stages of Parkinson’s. She lives with my dad and is under a Neurologist. GP and Physio. They...reactions1replyCopingCost
Accommodations for those of us with disabilities I am becoming increasingly frustrated by finding so many places that claim to be handicap accessible and then I find that they are not. Most stores ,restaurants, etc in our...reactions7repliesAwarenessCoping
Nursing home?I have been caring for my husband for several years. In addition to PD he has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia. It’s getting too much for me. I...reactions24repliesCoping
Recurrent thoughtsI’m curious if anything like this has come up for you? My background is eight years of Parkinson’s disease, which has been relatively mild. Most people are not even aware...reactions3repliesCognitive IssuesCoping
Parkinson’s Anxiety/Mood swings I was diagnosed with PD 9 years ago and recently have been experiencing more anxiety and mood swings. Has anyone had any luck with a particular medication for this and/or...reactions1replyCopingDepressionMental Health