Active 3 days agoNewly diagnosed, but coping at age 80I was diagnosed 6 mo ago by my PCP while at a visit for my husband, age 82. We have been married 63 yr.this month. My Dr noticed my gait...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
New forum memeber - IntroductionGreetings Parkinson's Community! I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in April of 2024. I had been experiencing tremors and other symptoms, that I did not realize were PD related, for about...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Parkinson's poetry (really)*Ahem* He barged right in, he's here to stay, A Mr. Parkinson, I'm afraid to say. He was not invited and now won't leave. I can't lose him, I perceive...reactions1replyPositivityNewly DiagnosedCoping
My wife's migraines are suddenly worse after a new diagnosis of PD. Any thoughts or tips?Hello everyone. I am a caregiver, although my wife is very early in whatever her PD journey will be and does not need physical care---just positive, emotional support. She was...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed
6 months ago I was tested and diagnosed with Parkinson's I think on reflection I've had parkinsons 2 or 3 yrs I have shakes in both hands.i am getting headaches sometimes lasting for days any suggestions please...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Dizzyness And Embarrassment. This is my first post after having been diagnosed with “very early” PD about three weeks ago. Thank you for sharing your insights and recommendations. I wonder if what I’m...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Newbie whiningHi, I had a DaT Scan about 3 weeks ago, and it came back with: Abnormal examination indicating striatal dopaminergic deficiency. Differential diagnosis for a positive DaT scan includes Parkinson's...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Mucuna tabletsHas anyone taken these. I have just started a week So far so good...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedSleep
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...reactions12repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedApathy