How did you first get diagnosed with PDMy PCP suspects I have PD due to my muscle stiffness that doesn't go away and have been having issues crop up in my procedural memory. I was told this...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
Notifying Employer of PDWhen do you suggest notifying my employer of my parkinson's diagnosis? I know my shaking is noticable, my voice quieter and I tend to be a little slower but can...reactions7repliesCopingAcceptanceAwareness
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...reactions2repliesCopingDepressionWork & Employment
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...reactions10repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care PartnersCoping
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...reactions2repliesAcceptanceAssistive DevicesCoping
Should I persist?Hi there. New here. After about 6-8 months of worsening weird things happening, I decided to put them all in one space. Decided after Dr Google suggested it, to see...reactions21repliesAcceptanceCoping
Insoles for Parkinson's diseaseGood morning, I am Maria Gabriela, a college student. I am working on a project related to designing textured insoles for PD and I was wondering if someone had used...reactions3repliesTreatmentAssistive DevicesCoping
What is the proper protocolHello all: I came upon this situation the other day and it caused me to think of my own circumstances with PD and how I interact with others. So, here's...reactions5repliesAcceptanceCopingPositivity
My dad's rapidly declining and I don't understand.I was under the impression that Parkinson's was a slow progressing disease. My dad is 74 and as far as I have been told, he was not showing any signs...reactions7repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFriends & Family