Managing PD at 60...I began having tremors in the left hand in Nov 2020. Due to Covid, I preferred an online consultation with the neurologist...reactionscomments
Monster under my bed...I never shared my story before or made a formal announcement of having PD, so here it goes ... I was diagnosed...reactions10comments
Back and Forth...My reaction to my Parkinson’s diagnosis was an answer to why I was falling and shaky. Having an answer was a relief...reactionscomments
An Adjustment for Tremors: Deep Brain Stimulation...Sitting, facing the team of neurological professionals in front of me, I found myself in a conundrum. In all my posts about...reactions11comments
Diagnosis - Types of Imaging Used...Imaging tests use medical equipment to takes pictures of the body, showing what is occurring on the inside. There are several different...
An Adjustment for Tremors: Focused Ultrasound...This all began when my wife turned me on to a procedure called focused ultrasound (FUS). This is similar to deep brain...reactions7comments
How To Stay Positive With Parkinson’s Disease...Many people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and...reactions10comments
Dealing with the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Sandman...“Good morning, Sunshine!” is the kind of thing we are used to hearing when we wake up. I have heard variations of...reactions2comments
Diagnosis - The Levodopa Challenge...A levodopa challenge is a trial of the medication levodopa, given to patients if a confirmation of a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease...
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
A Personal Perspective on Anxiety and Parkinson's...To a person living with Parkinson's disease, anxiety is probably an all too familiar, hideous condition. Posy's story may ring a few...reactions4comments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?...Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
Reexamining My Depression in Light of a Parkinson's Diagnosis...Posy was overwhelmed by the responses to her post about feeling foggy. Many of you knew exactly how she felt, so she...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
Check Out the New Q&A Feature...Have a question about Parkinson’s disease and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma...reactionscomments
Wife of Parkinson's Patient...I think my husband has had Parkinson's for more than 10 years. Unfortunately his multiple doctors did not communicate with each other...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s has stolen from me...My last submission was several years ago, so please forgive me if I repeat anything. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s at...reactions2comments
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
