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
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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...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...reactions2comments