Active 2 days agoMY SUCCESSFUL PD HEALING JOURNEY ...I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, and at first, I felt like there was no hope. The challenges of living with this condition were overwhelming, and I...reactionsreplies
Living on the Downhill Slope...There are lots of movies and self help books with a mid-life crisis theme. You know, when you suddenly find a clock ticking away in your brain. The clock is...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoShowing Up...Five years ago I was really fit. My partner told me to get in his tractor bucket and raised it so I could cut the branches off a tree, which...reactionsreplies
My Symptoms to Diagnosis...Hi, my name is Derek. I was diagnosed when I was 49. But for years I have been struggling with walking if it had a slight incline. I was having...reactionscomments
Surprise Surprise...Hi I’m John. In 2007 while working as a police officer I noticed a shake in my outstretched arm/hand when my arm is to set something down. The second thing...reactionscomments
On Parkinson’s and Finding Reasons to Hope...One of the many gifts of being a Parkinson’s community member is that I often have a lens into other people’s lives. I get the chance to see what it’s...reactions1comment
Careful What Drug You Take...My story, I have a movement disorder, called Parkinson's disease. With bipolar type two and ADHD. I was prescribed a drug Pramopaxil for my restless legs and warned of the...reactionsreplies
My Mom...My mom was a RN worked with lots of Parkinson's patients. Is it possible she contracted it as she was very involved and dedicated with Parkinson's patients? Lorene...reactions1reply
Active 7 days agoMy Story...I fell a few times and wondered why? Then on a World Cruise one night I said to myself, it feels like my feet aren't connected to my brain, my...reactionsreplies
Vascular Parkinsonism...Hi Guys! I have been bouncing around, with no real diagnosis now for about 2 years. But I have some family history( vascular dementia) and MRI results. So if anyone...reactions1replyMental HealthCopingDiagnosis
What are some medicines avail for my 86 yo Mom with PD Psychosis?...What are some medicines avail for my 86 yo Mom with PD Psychosis?...reactions1replyMental Health
Circadian Rythm Disorder......I have PD and I have been dealing with sleepless nights for well over 25 years now. I have only recently learned that this is a common condition that is...reactionsreplies
Active 7 days agoThings that have worked for me in managing PD that may help you as well!...Morning all - I'm new to the forum but diagnosed in 2021. I wanted to share my story and a few changes I've made that have worked well for me...reactionsreplies
Dissociation, Mindfulness Exercises, and Breathing Crises...I've not posted here before, because I haven't felt right about it. Right now I'm far from having a PD diagnosis but I have a lot of the commonalities. Problem...reactionsrepliesSymptomsParkinsonism
A Different Set of Pesky Numbers...I’ve written about irritating numbers before but a different time and event have me focused on new numbers once again. Those annoying insurance people predict I have six years left...reactionscomments
Should Have…Would Have…Could Haves of Life...I am depressed and I have been working with a therapist to better understand my depression. Why am I working on depression? Well, Depression is found in about 30%–40% of...reactionscomments
Move it or Loose it...I'm a firm believer in this, I was diagnosed with PD in 2018. My biggest change is balance. I started out with Rock Steady, I had numerous falls resulting in...reactionsreplies
Dry Eyes...My husband has PD and recently told me his eyes have been bothering him for several months. We went to our eye doctor and discovered he has dry eye. The...reactionsreplies
Gain therapeutics trial...Has anybody been on Gain therapeutics trial? I heard promising results...reactionsrepliesTreatment