Struggle to equilibrate and copeGood day fellows, I did start noticing early but mild symptoms of Parkinson at the age of twenty-nine. Now, I am 41 and disease is more evident and noticeable both...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDepressionWork & Employment
Restless Legs and lack of sleep.For the past three years I have had so many broken nights and lack of sleep because of my legs constantly moving/kicking/cramp. About 8 weeks ago for the first time...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Symptoms The beginning.I started to write this but for some reason I flipped to another page, still finding my way around this. When I was first diagnosed with PD, I was shocked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Positive mindset with good vibes I am 73 and diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. I enjoy gardening, music, Indian dancing, hydrotherapy and walking football/soccer. What I like most is the walking soccer. It’s a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care PartnersCoping
What do I have?I was diagnosed with Parkinson 2.5 yrs ago... 1 yr ago we did a dap test and was told I don't have it. My Dr. said I have all the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What are your favorite hobbies or distractions?Whether it's difficulty with managing symptoms or something unrelated to Parkinson's, we all feel overwhelmed sometimes. What are your favorite ways to get your mind off things and feel better?...Reactions0reactionsComments46 replies
Sexual urges while taking Levodopa/Carbidopa (Cinemet)I'm a 63 male. I just started Cinemet a week ago. I'm at 25-100mg, If I'm correct. One thing I've noticed is that I have fairly strong sexual urges which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Some of the side effects of Parkinsons meds I'm very new to sharing and an not sure whether we are allowed to discuss the side affects of pd meds...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAcceptanceAssistive DevicesCoping
Off time problemsMy wife aged 72 yrs was diagnosed having Parkinsonism 6 yrs. back nd started with a single dose of Syndopa110 (Levidopa100mg+Carbidopa 10mg). Now she takes 5 tablets per day with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
back spasmsDoes anyone else experience back spasms? Mine arrive without warning and leave the same way. They have called it a trigger point (mine are mid back and run along the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms