Parkinson’s and thyroidI have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It started with a tremor on my left hand (pointy finger). I also have a very low TSH (hyperthyroid - multiple nodules). Anyone else...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Fear Of falling / Post Fall SyndromeI would like to hear from you if you are familiar with the Post Fall Syndrome diagnosis. Not many people are aware that their fear of fall is a common...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMotor SymptomsAwarenessExercise
Dribbling/Drooling Helping to controlling Dribbling/Drooling, would be grateful for any tips to control this sometimes embarrassing habit. Keith B...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
A complete list of symptoms?Hey, I just flew into Boston and boy are my arms tired. Can this be a result of Parkinson’s? I never had this problem before. Like so many other issues...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
Giving up Sinemet - are there practical alternatives ?From time to time I get so fed up with the side effects of taking Sinemet (I take generic version) that I just decide not to take any of my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
What 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 Comments24 replies
Protein and ParkinsonsHow does protein effect Parkinsons and is it only relevant around pill taking time?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Vascular Parkinsonism Support GroupAs I needn't tell my other fellow sufferers, we are a minority within a minority. I have found very little knowledge of how to diagnose and treat our illness and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
MRI with gliosis on DBS leadsWondering if anyone with a DBS implant had an MRI that showed gliosis (white matter) on their DBS leads?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Run walking?I’m writing about my Dad who is getting conflicting diagnosis. His symptom is the his walking is off. It’s sort of a shuffle but he starts leaning forward and gaining...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies