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...reactions16repliesAwarenessCopingAcceptance
What's working What's notDiagnosed 18 months ago Mild tremors left arm and hand Controllable and not affecting lifestyle (yet) What have I noticed? a) Coffee...reactions4repliesAwareness
Portuguese company has a new drug to delay Parkinsonhttps://www.portugalresident.com/portuguese-company-hopes-to-licence-drug-that-prevents-parkinsons-progression/ A company based in Covilhã is in the process of finalising pre-clinical tests on an enzyme responsible for producing oxidative stress...reactions1replyTreatment
Misdiagnosed????So my dad has had parkinsons for 18 years. We have slight suspicion that he may have been misdiagnosed. His only real...reactions3replies
Getting the most out of an appointment with a Movement Disorder SpecialistHi everyone. My PWP, my elderly father, lives in Ontario, Canada and we have finally secured an appointment with the Movement Disorder...reactions4repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Early symptomdI have been referred to a neurologist Wuite a few symptoms. Yesterday I was kneeling down and had terrible trouble getting up...reactions1replyAwareness
medshaven't posted in a while . I am so frustrated with having Parkinson's.I have tried Gabapentin, Ramelton, and Pramipexole, and even bought...reactions1reply
Constipation and the role of stool softenersI have a friend with Parkinson's who suffers from constipation and has told me for months how he is working to rid...reactions6replies
My PD symptomsGrowing up I was physically and emotionally abused by my father. I've had problems with tremors all of my adult life. In...reactions1reply
BHRTHas anyone tried BHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for help with Parkinson's symptoms, such as fatigue/weakness, or others?...reactions1replyTreatment