The Stress Release of the Breath...We do it every minute of every day, and most of us take it for granted—breathing is so automatic that we might...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed...Diagnosed last October after almost a year of many, many specialists telling me they had no idea what was wrong. My symptoms...reactions6comments
Bring Me My U-Step...My husband is currently in inpatient rehab after being in the hospital for respiratory distress. While in the hospital, my husband had...reactions2comments
Fluffy and Fatboy...Six or seven years ago when my husband was no longer able to drive, we began looking for a part time caregiver...reactions4comments
Financial Assistance for PD Medicine...My husband was prescribed Rytary a few months ago. When our Movement Disorder Specialist told us about this drug, I asked if...reactions1comment
Speak Up...My husband is 72 and has been living with Parkinson’s for 25 years. The general medical community knows so little about PD...reactions1comment
Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease: What's the Connection?...New research shows a genetic correlation between Parkinson's disease (PD) and Crohn's, two diseases with no known cause or cure. A possible...reactions2comments
Can I Delay Parkinson's Medication Side Effects?...If two people are diagnosed with PD in 2010 and 1 starts meds and the other delays for 2 years ~ can...reactions2replies
Caring About Apathy...Apathy is more than a basic indifference or inability to make a clear and decisive decision. Merriam-Webster defines apathy as a lack of...reactions6comments
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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
