Deep Brain Stimulation ~ Operation Complete!My young brother just successfully had DBS op! He is almost fifty, battled for almost a decade! Watched him deteriorate! Wife left him! HIs young son looking after him! Could...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)PositivityDeep Brain Stimulation
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 Clinic in Toronto. He is 92 years old...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Is genetic testing for PD available?Can/ should family members have genetic testing for PD? I heard in a Michael J Fox interview that a gene has been found that may predispose for PD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
UghhPosting on behalf of one of our members: I wrote a rather long story about being taken off my anti-anxíety medication at the worst possible time in my life. How...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Early symptomdI have been referred to a neurologist Wuite a few symptoms. Yesterday I was kneeling down and had terrible trouble getting up I’m 68 . Is that usual?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
medshaven't posted in a while . I am so frustrated with having Parkinson's.I have tried Gabapentin, Ramelton, and Pramipexole, and even bought Inbrija myself insurance didn't cover it.side effects on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
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 stool softeners from his system. I cannot find...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Newly diagnosed - looking to connectNewly diagnosed. Tremor and leg freezing. Need pd friends....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
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 2011 I started having sudden falls with loss...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Parkinson’s and DementiaI’ve been reading many of your posts. I was shocked to realize that I was not sympathetic. I wanted to shout at everyone, "what’s your problem?" You are articulate and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies