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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
IndividualityWhy are there so many different types of purses, wallets, knives, pens, shoes, watches, socks, pants, shirts, cars, and so much more...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s and MassageI have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 20 years and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 10 years now. I have finally conceded...reactions8comments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners GuideThere are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When...reactions1comment
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma...reactionscomments
