PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 1)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...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IIIn part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with Parkinson's disease can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people...reactionscomments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’sBack by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some ChoicesParticipating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago...reactionscomments
Parkie Like a Rock Star!In life, there are some people who transcend the nature of what they do to become something greater. By virtue of our...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactions2comments
5 PD Symptoms Nobody Talks AboutMost people think of Parkinson’s disease (PD) as a neurodegenerative motor disorder. When you picture someone with Parkinson’s you imagine someone with...reactions6comments
Who Should Be Included in Your Parkinson's Care Team?I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things...reactionscomments
Help Isn’t Just a Four-Letter WordThe monster storm, Florence, is just one of the many unexpected, unavoidable, and life-altering experiences to test our ability to adapt. The...reactionscomments
Locked in TimeWhen one is dealing with an illness like Parkinson’s, time is completely unpredictable and often difficult to manage. Between weighing outside stimuli...reactionscomments
An Attitude of Gratitude - Does a Body Good!"The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for."...reactionscomments
Every Question Ever About Parkinson'sIn today's world, people often fear to ask someone "different" a question. For many of us growing up (myself included), we had...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IHave you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process...reactions2comments
Satisfaction: What Is It and How Do I Get it?When I look back at some of my old report cards from as long ago as fifth and sixth grade, I notice...reactionscomments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s NightmaresOne of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams...reactionscomments
Staying Positive When You Have Parkinson'sParkinson’s communities and researchers emphasize that a positive attitude can make living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) more tolerable. People with PD can...reactions15comments
When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness TipsIn the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of...reactions1comment
Reset Button BluesWith Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it...reactionscomments
