Itchy Skin, Melanoma, and Parkinson’s DiseaseFor the past few weeks, I started to have severe itching all over my body. However, I did not take or use...reactions4comments
I Feel Anxious ... Is That a Parkinson’s Symptom?I feel anxious almost all the time and occasionally have anxiety attacks. Does Parkinson’s have anything to do with anxiety? According to Johns...reactions1comment
Be Brave: Ask for Help!In Posy's recent blogs about her Trans-Atlantic trips, she confirmed that having Parkinson's disease (PD) had complicated her long-haul travel. The triumvirate...reactions4comments
Life Is Not a Race!"Feeling bad is often not as bad as how bad we feel about feeling bad." (Posy, 2022) Do we expect too much...reactions8comments
The Fear of Forced ChangeWith Parkinson’s, one of the most important questions is how to balance needs and independence with fear and anxiety. This is not...reactions6comments
Sample Day Meal Plan for Soft-Consistency DietGetting told to downgrade to a soft-consistency diet with Parkinson's disease (PD) may seem challenging at first. But rather than glorified baby...reactions2comments
Posy Shares Her Thoughts on RasagilinePosy has so many questions about the reasons for Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms and the treatment for her condition. The answers she...reactions7comments
An Interview with Pickleball Instructor Deonna Shake"Pickles! Pickles, bring back that ball right now!" I smile thinking of a dog named Pickles. It is not just his name...reactionscomments
"Off Time" and Parkinson's Disease: A Personal ExperienceFor those impacted by Parkinson's disease, we know that the symptoms may change over time. I recently experienced an episode that lasted...reactions16comments
What I’ve Learned About MannitolMy dad and I are always on the hunt for strategies that may help to alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. Recently, we've both...reactions1comment
Living Without RegretsIf you knew you were facing the last months or years with a loved one, would you do anything differently? Would you...reactions5comments
Just an Excuse?Posy wonders if her brain created a proper disease as an excuse for her increasing physical and depressive ailments. Of course, Posy...reactionscomments
The First Step Is Always the Hardest"The first step is always the hardest" is a saying most of us have had echoing around in our brains our whole...reactions1comment
The Voices of Our Community: Marc MitnickWelcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions5comments
Be Your Own Best AdvocateIn a former article about the "7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinsons," the first habit I mentioned was the need for...reactionscomments
Prayer for Parkinson'sP is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me...reactionscomments
The Voices of Our Community: Frank ChurchWelcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions3comments
ParkinsonsDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ParkinsonsDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
The Soft Way to Fuel for Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) may make it difficult to swallow, and your diet could need texture adjustments. In PD, swallowing impairments can vary...reactions4comments
Managing Chronic Stress in Parkinson'sChronic stress has a confounding effect on people with Parkinson's disease (PD). I recently came across 2 studies that reported how stress...reactions5comments
