Active 2 days agoFalling ...I am so afraid of falling it is unbelievable. I have to hold on to everything and I shuffle more. I fall a lot too....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
How Will People React to Your Diagnosis? ...Sharing bad news affects people differently. (Well, of course it does!) As the sharer of bad news about your health, you are probably devastated, embarrassed, frightened, and tentative. But can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing difficulties ...I am in hospital now having been admitted to have a pump fitted as pills don't control m.y vile and terrifying symptoms of tightness of throat.neck,stomach and belly leading to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive Devices
My Parkinson's Story...My Parkinson's story begins in the Mekong Delta in '69-'70. That was the year I served with the 162nd AHC (Assault Helicopter Co). While in Vietnam, I flew as a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptom management tips for Parkinson's cough and Respiratory dyskinesia...Hello! My wife has Parkinson's Disease and related dementia. One of her symptoms includes periodic bouts of Parkinson's cough and respiratory dyskinesia when her meds are being less effective. Given...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatment
Hammeroids.and Parkinson ...How do i cope with thiscannot stand am.very..sore.cannot .in.bed.all.the.time Can't sit have cold sores...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive DevicesDiagnosisDiet & Nutrition
The Care We Need...Sitting here today, I think about the myriad ailments that I feel as a 50-plus-year-old man with Parkinson’s. For instance, my back aches pretty much every day, and I measure...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
new treatment...I am just wondering if there is new treatment for PD. One of the local hospitals in Michigan has an commercial on T.V. it states they are turning back the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Parkinson’s and Doing as Much as You Can for Your Self...Yes, I have Parkinson’s. I believe I should do as much as I possibly can for myself. My best friend, wife, and caregiver, also believes I should do as much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Accepting the Changes...Life isn't easy for anyone. About eleven years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD). I had no idea how it would affect me or how severe it could...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Parkinson's...I have it. I’ve had it for about 4 years. Not much to say about it. I’m the only one in my family to have it. I take carbo/levodopa for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
6 months ago I was tested and diagnosed with Parkinson's ...I think on reflection I've had parkinsons 2 or 3 yrs I have shakes in both hands.i am getting headaches sometimes lasting for days any suggestions please...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
suppliments...i want to know if your on medication for parkinsons can i take supplements like vitamin pills...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Parkinson’s. Are You Doing What You Should?...I’m Doing What I Can! Isn’t That Enough? Parkinson’s often is getting worse even if you are correctly taking your medications. Sounds as if anyone with Parkinson’s should just curl...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Lessons I’m Applying to My Parkinson’s From the World Happiness Report...Recently I was taking an online trivia quiz based on cultural diversity. One question was: "Where are the happiest people in the world?" To my surprise, the answer was Finland...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shortness of breath...Hi, my mom has Parkinson’s and has had it for about 8 years and I was hoping someone here can help me with the current symptom of shortness of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Hearing things in your head. ...My husband has PD and says he hears music or a beat to music part of the time. Do others have this symptom? It seems very frustrating to him....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthSymptoms
Does anyone identify with these symptoms ...I have no motor Parkinson's and was diagnosed in 2022. The symptom that I struggle so much with is when my dopermine is low or none there . Basically an...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dbs...I got DBS back in October. It was turned on December 10. I’m feeling a little better every day but still not good all day. Has anybody else had any...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
