Walking sticks vs. canesI recently switched from a traditional cane to a longer walking stick. I used the cane primarily as a balance enhancement but found that after a while, I was leaning...reactions5replies
Can I Delay Parkinson's Medication Side Effects?If two people are diagnosed with PD in 2010 and 1 starts meds and the other delays for 2 years ~ can side effects such as dyskinesia and off times...reactions2replies
VitaminsCan I use resveratrol for Parkinson's. Is there any benefits? Can I also use Vitamin D3 and what dosage. I have not been diagnosed as yet but starting to recognize...reactions2replies
What is “Reiki” therapy?I was diagnosed about a year ago and I went about taking my meds and thinking I could beat/control this Parkinson’s disease as I have everything else in my life...reactions3replies
Any Positive Experiences of Being a Musician with YOPD? Any stories/examples/insights in to carrying on playing with PD. I am 38 musician pianist diagnosed last year; don't know what to expect. My eyes are wide open but respectfully please...reactions2replies
“ Reiki”. TherapyI read the article about “ Reiki “ therapy And I am hoping for others to comment on it. I am fairly new to all of this as I was...reactions1replyTreatment
Post surgery careHi to all. Let me introduce myself, I´m a caregiver. Im taking care of a VET with Parkinson´s disease and now he have to decide about having sirgury and remove...reactions1replyCaregivers & Care Partners
With all of the challenges that come with caregiving, what's one positive experience you've gained?A survey completed by the National Opinion Research Center in 2014 found that 83 percent of family caregivers reported caregiving as a positive experience. With all of the challenges that...reactions3replies
What types of complementary therapies have been successful in managing Parkinson's symptoms?reactions3replies