On Feeling Foggy and FeebleWhen times are good, Posy feels on top of the world, but then there will be a "down" day, wherein Posy feels...reactions26comments
L-Theanine Benefits for Parkinson’s DiseaseA few months before my family member was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), she had difficulty sleeping through the night. First, we...reactionscomments
Coping with the Uncertainty of a Melanoma DiagnosisI wrote recently about finding a little spot on my arm, going to my dermatologist, and being diagnosed with Melanoma. People with...reactionscomments
A Final GoodbyeMy Dear ParkinsonsDisease.net Community, It is with a grave heart that I inform you this is my last article for ParkinsonsDisease.net. While...reactions6comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
The Value of Support GroupsWhen I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I knew I needed help! There was so much to learn and process. From a previous...reactions6comments
Dive into Detox for Parkinson's Disease ProtectionIn recent years, the term "detox" has gotten popularized by fad diets, social media, and diet culture. But the true sense of...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Celebrity Advocacy and ResponsibilityI previously wrote an article about more presence for Parkinson's in popular media. My feeling was that presenting our condition organically, not...reactionscomments
Driving and Deep Brain StimulationThe tires of the van hit the highway’s rumbling strips, ripping at a low pitch. My dad was out of bounds again...reactions6comments
That Little Spot On My ArmI noticed the spot on the back of my arm just above the elbow 2 or 3 months ago. A little smaller than...reactions3comments
Are Kegel Exercises Good for Men Too?Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing...reactionscomments
Stressed or Desserts?You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can...reactionscomments
Balancing ActSo much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is...reactions3comments
How are the Terms Care Partner and Caregiver Different?It is common to find the use of these two terms within the Parkinson’s disease community. However, they are rarely defined. It...reactionscomments
The Right Neurologist BattleOne thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him...reactions5comments
Stepping Up to the Parkinson's BuffetI am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak...reactions7comments
Being the Bad Guy: We All Have to Be It NowMy brother got accepted into the University of Southern California. He didn’t expect it to happen and frankly, I couldn’t believe it...reactions1comment
Back to Basics: Managing Stress While CaregivingBeing a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the...reactions1comment
On Pretending I’m Not Depressed or AnxiousFor a long time, I have avoided admitting to others that I have depression and anxiety. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed...reactions4comments
Dopamine and Parkinson’s DiseaseIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of dopamine. You may have...reactionscomments
