What Is Amantadine?...Amantadine is a type of medicine used to treat some motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is used to treat tremors and dyskinesias. Dyskinesias are uncontrollable, abnormal movements. They...
Can a Simple Sniff Test Detect Parkinson's Disease?..."You Smell!" A phrase often used by children may have new meaning. New research suggests that it is possible to detect Parkinson’s disease (PD) by sniffing someone’s skin. Having “a...reactionscomments
My New Reality...This is the story of an umpire who loved his job. He had worked many tournaments including a Big League Softball World Series. He’s worked Little League, ASA, USSSA, NSA...reactions4comments
Finding a New Doctor...As we start a new year, many of us might have enrolled in new insurance programs and discovered that their doctors are no longer in-network, even worse, not covered by...reactions2comments
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: An Atypical Parkinsonian Syndrome...Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is not Parkinson's disease (PD), but is a Parkinsonian-like syndrome. PSP is a rare brain disorder that causes serious and progressive problems with gait and balance...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Holy Grail...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the role of exercise and diet in the life of someone with PD. To read the rest of...reactions1comment
Am I Losing My Mind?...Each day starts out pretty much the same way. I try to get out of bed gracefully (which means without falling). Usually successful I then make coffee and take meds...reactionscomments
My Year of Intentions...My husband and I attended a yoga class on New Year’s Eve. Our yoga instructor and friend, Rixie, through yoga, guided us to reflect on 2017 and set intentions for 2018...reactionscomments
Angie Hott...Angela began as a patient advocate on the ParkinsonsDisease.net community, and expanded her role at Health Union to a community lead. Angie Hott, while enjoying raising her young, large family...
Finding a Movement Disorder Specialist in Your Area...The healthcare team of an individual with Parkinson's disease (PD) can have a variety of different specialists. Primary care providers, neurologists, physical or occupational therapists, mental health providers, and more...reactions1comment
Agent Orange has effected my Quality of Life...I am Vietnam Disabled Veteran who didn't know I was until flash-backs began after 9-11. I had suffered from shaky hands since 1970 when I got my Honorable Discharge, but...reactions8comments
The DICE Approach: How Can It Help?...DICE is another way to examine and treat certain behaviors associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is a joint effort between caregivers and doctors to identify what factors may contribute...reactionscomments
My story...My name is Emilia-Paula, I am 48 years old and live in a small town in Romania. Little asthma has accompanied my life steps. The sleepless nights, the strong crises...reactions1comment
To Go, or Not - I Went!...You may have read my previous submission entitled To Go or Not to Go. It deals with the issue of apathy. And is an update to that previous piece. Hint:...reactionscomments
Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson's...Hallucinations and delusions are familiar terms but most people aren't sure what they really mean. A hallucination is a false perception: seeing, feeling, hearing, smelling, or tasting something that isn't...reactionscomments
Does anyone experience dystonia?...I am having problems with my legs and arms jerking and spasms periodically. Dr said was dystonia. Can anyone relate to this and how did you get relief?...reactions9replies
Exploring and Releasing Your Potential...Learning to live with illness requires the ability to remain flexible to future possibilities. For the first twenty or so years, we are supposed to learn what we need to...reactions2comments
Weigh In: The Lesser Known Symptoms of Parkinson's...We at ParkinsonsDisease.net often hear from you, the community, that the lesser known, non-motor symptoms are some of the hardest to manage. And every week, you graciously vote in our...reactions2comments
What To Eat and What To Avoid When Managing Parkinson’s Disease...Learning to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be a challenge if you’ve just been diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disorder. With 50,000 people being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every...reactions13comments
