Balance Issues, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Parkinson’sI have balance issues. I also have Parkinson’s disease and severe peripheral neuropathy. According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is caused by...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Celebrity Advocacy and ResponsibilityI previously wrote an article about more presence for Parkinson's in popular media. My feeling was that presenting our condition organically, not...reactionscomments
That Little Spot On My ArmI noticed the spot on the back of my arm just above the elbow 2 or 3 months ago. A little smaller than...reactions3comments
Are Kegel Exercises Good for Men Too?Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing...reactionscomments
Stressed or Desserts?You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can...reactionscomments
Balancing ActSo much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is...reactions3comments
The Right Neurologist BattleOne thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him...reactions5comments
Stepping Up to the Parkinson's BuffetI am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak...reactions7comments
Dive into Detox for Parkinson's Disease ProtectionIn recent years, the term "detox" has gotten popularized by fad diets, social media, and diet culture. But the true sense of...reactionscomments
The Benefit of Coffee and Tea for Parkinson’sCaffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea can be both a blessing and a curse. While they are rich in nutrients and...reactions3comments
On Pretending I’m Not Depressed or AnxiousFor a long time, I have avoided admitting to others that I have depression and anxiety. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed...reactions4comments
Sugar Cravings and ObsessionsWhen Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would...reactions3comments
Becoming an Amateur Artist Helped My Parkinson's SymptomsAbout 35 years ago, I was working in an assisted living facility as a speech pathologist. I entered Sam's room to evaluate speech...reactions8comments
Understanding Cramping and Parkinson’s DiseaseI recently woke up to a message from my dad. He wrote: "Mary Beth, you should look and see if there’s a...reactionscomments
Pregnancy and (Undiagnosed) Parkinson’s DiseaseI was commuting to work when I noticed that something was significantly wrong with my left arm and leg. The limbs on...reactions2comments
Looking at Research on Life Expectancy with Parkinson’sWhen my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, I responded with denial. I assumed that, if he really had it, his...reactions1comment
Deciding to Get the COVID Vaccine with Parkinson'sWhen my dad signed himself up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a flood of relief washed over me. Both of my parents...reactionscomments
50 Bits of Parkinson's Wisdom for Fifty YearsToday, August 26, 2021, I turn 50 years old. And it has been 5 years since Avalanche Day, aka the day of...reactions11comments
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied...reactionscomments
Grandma, Can You Play?As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in...reactions7comments
