PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions1comment
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part OneWe are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is...reactionscomments
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the TermsGenerally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we...reactionscomments
Constipation in Parkinson's: Triggers & TreatmentsThose of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel...reactions6comments
The Parkinson's TribeThe dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book...reactions4comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 3)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions4comments
My Trip to the Dentist With Parkinson'sNothing strikes more fear in me than a trip to the dentist. I will make any excuse to avoid it. I know...reactions2comments
How Can I Help Others With Parkinson's?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the...reactions2comments
Children or No Children When I Have PD?Deciding when and if we should have children is a very personal decision for every woman. The reasons are as varied and...reactions1comment
World Parkinson's Disease DayApril 11th is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Happy birthday to James Parkinson! He was a neurologist, geologist...reactions2comments
Hiding / Not Hiding with Parkinson's DiseaseIn the world of disabilities, one of the top “don’t say this to me” statements is “but you don’t look sick.” In...reactions7comments
Having a Strategy to Help Manage Chronic IllnessIn no way do I reduce the severity of chronic illness to a game or even a puzzle, but they all require...reactions1comment
Filling a Need: Resources for Parkinson's Patients in Orange County, CAYou have just been diagnosed. Now what? Your doctor gives you good medical advice. But there is much more to be learned...reactions1comment
Accepting Help: Putting Aside Pride“I don’t need help from strangers coming into my home!” I’ve actually felt this way before and made excuses to justify those...reactionscomments
Degrees of Parkinson's Pain"What is pain like for you?" people often ask me in many different ways. For instance, someone will wonder, "Do your Parkinson’s...reactions5comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness, like Parkinson's disease, and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions1comment
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson'sA large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However...reactions5comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Parkinson’s DiseaseWe all do it—we all say that thing, putting our foot in our mouths, and then immediately regret it. We tend to...reactions14comments
Taking an Active Role in Your HealthFor some patients, taking an active role in your health and being more involved in your healthcare team can be challenging. Some...reactions2comments
I Can’t Hear My Spouse with PD - What Can I Do?Recently, in a weekend retreat with both patients and caregivers the two biggest complaints I heard from both parties were 1) my...reactions2comments
