overwhelmedI am so invested in understanding all of the terms and medications, symptoms, that my head is spinning. I want to catch up at a difficult time cognitively. Lately I...reactions1replyCognitive Issues
Dad has PD, extreme dyskinesia, addicted to levo?Hi all, My dad has had a lifetime of substance abuse, mostly pharmaceutical abuse paired with alcohol abuse. About 7 years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinsonism. He has no...reactions1replyCaregivers & Care PartnersCognitive IssuesFriends & Family
FatigueI was diagnosed around 6 years ago. Fortunately until now I have been fairly symptom free except for tremors in my left arm, which are controlled with meds. As of...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
FallingI know that PD is not a "Killer" disease. My falls are becoming more frequent and I can no longer brace myself as I have in the past. So afraid...reactions9replies
Gyro Gloves Just wanted to know if anyone has tried the gyro glove and how helpful it has been in controlling hand tremors. Is it easy to put on and remove when...reactionsrepliesAssistive Devices
Tell me I don't have Parkinson'sI’ve freaked myself out a bit by googling why I am loosing weight, without trying, and shaking. Some of my symptoms point to Parkinson’s Disease. I just had my annual...reactions1replyAcceptanceSymptoms
Have any of you with YOPD asked your doctor for a worst case scenario?If so, what did the doctor say....reactions3replies
PDI'm 55y old have all the symptoms of PD I've been diagnosed by my GP and am waiting to see a neurologist. Are there any ladies my age with PD....reactions2replies
Is Sertraline okay to use with Sinemet?My husband has had catastrophic side effects to Trazodone antidepressant and is about to wean off them, transferring to Sertraline instead, but we're nervous after such a bad experience....reactions2replies
Managing 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...reactions30repliesCoping