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 do it more often when we don’t know... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
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 individuals may feel overwhelmed by all of the... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 significant other gets mad at me because I... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Things Every Person With Parkinson’s Should AvoidEscalators are great modes of getting around for those of us without balance issues, those of us who don’t trip, and any neurological patient looking to face severe consequences. Broken... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson'sOne of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I had heard someone complain of pain in their... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Using Compassion to Cope with Parkinson's DiseaseLiving with a chronic and progressive illness such as Parkinson’s disease can result in mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Given the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of... By Brooke Huminski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Neurological Baseline Test: My Results (Part 2)After taking the Weschler Individual Achievement Test, it took eight weeks to get my results since they had a lot of information to go through. From a 2-hour history of... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life with Parkinson’sIn the presence of Parkinson’s, we must have courage, the strength of character, and a powerful belief system. Frequently, I’ve portrayed our struggle with Parkinson’s as a battle. Maybe typecasting... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vascular Parkinson's and George HW BushSaturday, December 1st I woke up early. Because my PD doesn't let me sleep in the way I would like, I decided to catch up on the hot baseball trade... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IndividualityWhy are there so many different types of purses, wallets, knives, pens, shoes, watches, socks, pants, shirts, cars, and so much more to choose from when just one of the... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Inspiration for the New YearHappy New Year! If you live with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s, you may know the difficulty in being inspired. Especially if you are vulnerable like me to all the... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Your Treatment Journey: Results from a Recent SurveyEvery person with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a unique experience with all aspects of the condition. From time at diagnosis, symptoms experienced, condition progression, and more, no 2 people with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hope or Hurt: Right to Try LegislationWhen many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way possible. It's easy for us to say, "cheer... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's DiseaseWorking in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news to patients and their families and help them... By Brooke Huminski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 2)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on PD symptoms and side effects. This second installment discusses medication side effects and drug... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Marijuana & Parkinson'sThe use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and Parkinson’s conferences, it is often the first subject... By Tom Sheppard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Causes & Treatments of Bowel Issues with Parkinson’s DiseaseThey say the gut is the second brain in our bodies because of all the complex neuronal connections it possesses. Furthermore, the latest theory is that PD may have its... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments