Dealing with unknown I am 61 years old and was diagnosed 4 years ago after a number of years refusing exam. My symptoms are primarily tremor related as of now. I’m really having...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAcceptanceCopingApathy
How has Parkinson's shaped how you view your life?As we acknowledge Parkinson's Awareness Month, we're discussing how people with PD can find a middle ground despite the challenges that may arise. ...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCopingAwarenessAcceptance
Looking for remedies for excessive phlegm in throatHi I am an 89 year old man with PD. I have had mild symptoms for 24 years . About 3 weeks ago there was a drastic change. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsTreatmentCoping
Parkinson poetry collection I've started writing a poetry collection chronicling my struggles with PD. Hope this 1st installment touches many hearts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Advice for British people with Parkinson’s abroadMy British mother lives in France and she is suffering from the later stages of Parkinson’s. She lives with my dad and is under a Neurologist. GP and Physio. They...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCost
Accommodations for those of us with disabilities I am becoming increasingly frustrated by finding so many places that claim to be handicap accessible and then I find that they are not. Most stores ,restaurants, etc in our...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessCoping
Nursing home?I have been caring for my husband for several years. In addition to PD he has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia. It’s getting too much for me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesCoping
Recurrent thoughtsI’m curious if anything like this has come up for you? My background is eight years of Parkinson’s disease, which has been relatively mild. Most people are not even aware...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCognitive IssuesCoping
Parkinson’s Anxiety/Mood swings I was diagnosed with PD 9 years ago and recently have been experiencing more anxiety and mood swings. Has anyone had any luck with a particular medication for this and/or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Humor: Without It...Life Can Be BoringFirst of all, EVERYONE is a comedian. The difference is most of us don't get paid being one. But in this community you get a chance to make people LAUGH...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesApathyCopingNewly Diagnosed