FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On and Off Fluctuations in Parkinson's DiseaseI thought that I would revisit some of the questions that people have when it comes to knowing when medications are working, not working, causing side effects, or are ineffective... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
On the Road Not Taken"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost Each person with Parkinson's has a different... By Sharon Krischer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Managing Doctors' AppointmentsAs my father was a self-sufficient and independent man, almost to a fault, he was the one solely in charge of his healthcare and his appointments. Now, not so much... By Juwairiya Syed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Started With Zumba Gold for Parkinson's DiseaseResearch shows that dance can be quite beneficial for people who have Parkinson's disease (PD), no matter their age. It seems it can often help with balance, mobility, motor performance... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Dreaded Money ConversationIt has been a week since I have returned home to New York from Dallas. My four siblings and I were all home for five days. From the endless dishes... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 3C): Non-Motor SymptomsThe final post, Part 3C, of the non-motor symptoms series describes the impaired function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in Parkinson's. Disruption of the ANS circuitry leads to major... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
PD Pundit: Reflecting on 18 Years With Parkinson'sOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic reflecting on his life with Parkinson's over the past 18 years. Peter also reflects on treatment progress and medical... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Seriously Parkinson's?!I remember when I was younger I’d often have moments where ridiculous situations would unfold around me. And I’d be standing there shaking my head looking around for the Director... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Father, Khader: Making Sense of His Decreased AppetiteI have this memory from about two years ago, before my father was officially diagnosed. My mother was running late to work and was rushing out the door. But before... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Power of LanguageA rose by any other name would smell as sweet or, Parkinson’s by any other name would still stink. The power of language is certain; words can either bolster or... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Secrets, Fears, and Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 2In late winter / early spring of 2018, after consecutive bouts of respiratory distress that brought on physicians’ concerns of aspiration pneumonia, I quietly reached a point of “no more... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pushing Past the NoiseThere is an ear-piercing noise that occurs when you are living with a chronic illness, especially Parkinson’s disease (PD). This sound inescapably overwhelms your soul, consumes and stifles your creativity... By Michael Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Variability of Parkinson’s: What to Expect and How to Manage SymptomsParkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease of the brain. In healthy brains, cells called neurons make a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps coordinate movement. People with PD have less... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Language of Parkinson's: What To Say vs. What Not To SayWhen my Nan turned 90, I wrote in her card that I was grateful for inheriting her stubborn streak. Some of you might be thinking that’s a pretty insulting thing... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's MedicationMost of us who live with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s know firsthand what a struggle it is to find the right combination of medication. It seems once we do... By Maria De Leon7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views Around Staying Positive: What Parkinson’s Cannot Take From MeSadness, anger, fear. When someone hears for the first time that they have Parkinson’s, it is natural to feel down. Any disease that affects quality of life could easily lead... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments