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
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part III...In my previous two postings about traveling with someone with Parkinson’s, I’ve shared experiences we encountered traveling by air and train. Since the series of articles is called “On the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Exercise Really Help My PD?...I decided a long time ago in my 22 years living with Parkinson’s disease, that I wasn’t going to let PD’s effects rule my life. I made a vow to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone read this book?...While I am using this wonderful website for help, I am also a big fan of books and would like to know if this publication has been helpful to others:...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What are the different phases of Parkinson's Disease?...What are the symptoms of each Phase and How are they treated?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's Disease...Many people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard to describe. Not to mention that each person...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Starting A Parkinson's Revolution in WV...In early 2010, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I knew something was wrong - two frozen shoulders, tightness of muscles in my right leg and arm, small handwriting and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Wife says she is concerned I have Parkinson's...I am 67 years old. I have always been an athlete. I am a US Marine. Several years ago I attended the Florida Forestry Tour for Educators. I was shocked...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hereitary?...I dont have PD, however, my dad did. I currently already have a seizure disorder. My concern is if PD is heritary? I just want to have some idea, so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be Dull...Find an exercise program or regimen that you can adapt to match your lifestyle and fitness level. Seek out programs and classes in or near your area for Parkinson’s disease...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
brother in-law...Has anyone heard of losing all function of their legs? My brother in-law was doing ok until 2 weeks ago he could no longer walk. He basically has since lost...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Is Duopa™ for Me? The Pros and Cons of the Duopa Pump...Carbidopa-levodopa therapy is currently the most effective treatment for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it isn’t perfect. After years of carbidopa-levodopa therapy, often given as Sinemet (carbidopa levodopa), most...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Tools and Assistive Devices...What tools or devices have you found helpful in managing your PD symptoms? Which have been unsuccessful?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Peter Dunlap-Shohl...Peter was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Peter Dunlap-Shohl was cartoonist for the Anchorage Daily News for over a quarter of a century. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the...
Traveling with Parkinson's...Like Angela and Robb, my husband, Brig, and I traveled to the PAN forum every year for almost 20 years, and to NIH for 2. He was diagnosed at 46...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parkinson's Disease – Frequently Asked Questions...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time, and there is no known cure. PD causes symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mindfulness for Parkinson's - What Does the Research Say?...In my time working with People with Parkinson's (PWP), I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than many other medical diagnoses, PWPs tend to be well-informed...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part II...As I mentioned in Part I of this series, we’ve experienced a few challenges as my husband and I have traveled with Parkinson’s. Here are two more stories that have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
