What's the difference between Parkinson's and Sjogren's pain?...I was diagnosed with Sjogren's including fibromyalgia twenty years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. It hard for me to differentiate between the two many times. Especially when it comes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Power of Your Personal Story...Over eighteen years ago, I attended my first Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) forum in Washington, DC and I became an advocate for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The PAN forum brought together...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The New Normal Pt. 2...Read part one of this story here. From the initial discussions with friends and family to the first night of new classes when I tell people "you may see this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The New Normal Pt. 1...Sitting in the doctor’s office, everything was relatively quiet in the sanitized hospital-ness of the examination room. There were no pretty pictures to look at; instead, there were only cabinets...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
“But You Don’t Look Sick?”...Occasionally I am surprised when I meet someone new and explain that I have Parkinson’s disease and they will say, “But you don’t look sick?”. I never really know how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will Medicare pay for the dermatologist?...With an increased risk of melanoma for persons living with PD, will Medicare pay for examinations and required tests by a dermatologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
First Medication Approved to Treat Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gocovri™ (amantadine) as the first treatment for dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are receiving levodopa therapy with or without...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain Awareness Month...Pain can be a huge struggle for those with Parkinson's disease. We want to hear from you about the ways you experience and manage pain. Join the conversation!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
30 Questions Everyone with Parkinson's Should Ask Themselves...Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 32 has made me reevaluate my existence. I don’t think that I’m alone here either - many of us Parkies have faced this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Advice For Someone Considering Occupational Therapy: It Can Help!...I wanted to share the details of what is sure to be less of a scandal (more informational) about what occupational therapy can actually do for you. According to Wikipedia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & Melanoma...Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system… But did you know that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Parkinson's Isn't: 6 Myths Debunked...What is Parkinson’s disease (PD)? This is a question many of us have asked our neurologists, but the answers can be confusing. This is because we are still learning about...Reactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Maia and Me Living with PD (Pt. 3)...Click here to read part one and here for part two of "Maia and Me Living with PD". Maia dog is not a pet, nor cared for as a house...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Maia and Me Living with PD (Pt. 2)...Click here to read part one of "Maia and Me Living with PD". Choosing a dog requires careful consideration to make sure you and your future canine companion can meet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Maia and Me Living with PD (Pt. 1)...Lots of folks are asking me about my Parkinson’s Medical Service Dogs. Please read through this whole series to get a firm idea as to what it is to own...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
PD Pundit: He's Only Trying To Help...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the difficulties of multi-tasking with Parkinson's. To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Doreen's Parkinson's Story...I knew nothing about PD and after the first Dr. diagnosed me, I was terrified to contemplate the future horrors. However, with support groups, the internet and local resources and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My battle with adversity...I was diagnosed with PD approx. 5 yrs.. ago. I was always a very active person. I had been working since I was 16, and still going strong. I lived...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not A Day Without Music For A Person With Parkinson's...Music is essential to my day. I like to add music to almost anything that I do. My eclectic musical tastes vary from the obscure to the overplayed hits of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
