My Experience Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's SymptomsOne of the most difficult decisions a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will face is deciding what medications to use to treat...reactions4comments
Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 3A): Non-Motor SymptomsMost everyone thinks of Parkinson's as a movement disorder. We call the most common motor symptoms of rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement), tremor...reactions3comments
Why My Body Already Hates BrexitIt’s a normal weekday, I’m at work and I’m struggling. Every movement I make is slow, my limbs ache and I feel...reactions2comments
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for...reactions2comments
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should KnowWhen it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a...reactions16comments
Thanks for the Memories, Ricketts GlenRecently, I set out on a pilgrimage to spend an afternoon figuring my Parkie self out. Not as emotional or spiritual as...reactions2comments
7 Triggers That May Heighten Your Parkinson’s SymptomsGetting a handle on what activates or triggers Parkinson's symptoms can be a mystery. However, the longer you’ve had the illness and...reactions6comments
For the Worriers: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”A few weeks ago, I met Dale. Similar to many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Dale struggles with worry; sometimes, mightily...reactions9comments
Don't Cry For Me...I’ve just started a new job, well sort of job. It’s a 9 month business builder programme, creating a company which solves...reactions4comments
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson'sSince I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I...reactions48comments
A Round Character in My Own Parkinson's StoryWay back when (1997), my English professor explained how all good stories were journeys to somewhere. Sometimes, they were physical, while other...reactions2comments
Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's DiagnosisIt took about two years for my physicians to sort through the array of maladies I had before ultimately reaching the decision...reactions6comments
Speak Up for Yourself: A Website for Your Voice“How are you? No, for once, I’m not here to tell you how I am. How are you?” I talk about myself...reactions3comments
Who Will Advise Us When Parkinson's Hits?Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a devastating moment to Parkies and those who know them. The emotions that surrounds the newly-defined term...reactions4comments
A Surprising Reason to See the Dentist: Oral Hygiene & Parkinson'sPeople with Parkinson’s disease, especially in later stages, can experience a wide array of oral hygiene issues. These symptoms may make it...reactions7comments
Denial Ain't Just A River In EgyptPrior to my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at age 32, I was a pretty active chick. I loved a challenge. I had heard...reactions3comments
Re-Thinking Images of Parkinson’s DiseaseWhat images of Parkinson’s disease do you carry? You know, mental pictures or visual impressions. Which words or phrases or objects, when...reactions6comments
Rescue Call Blues: Help!There comes a point in every person’s life where he or she realizes that it’s impossible to be tough all the time...reactions4comments
Stealing Self-Worth: PD and Mental HealthParkinson’s disease (PD) is a thief. I did not understand this when I was younger. Now, after losing two loved ones to...reactions3comments
Loving Lists, But Not Loving Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson'sI love lists! Maybe, I love too much! My other problem with lists is that I generate too many important lists of...reactions7comments
