You Can't Go By Labels...I have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still...reactionscomments
Essential Tremor vs Parkinson’s: What's the Difference?...Tremor is one of the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is also characteristic of essential tremor (ET), a neurological...reactions33comments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home...“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we...reactions3comments
Me and Mr. Parkie...I was diagnosed with PD in May of 2008 nearly 10 years ago. On reflection I had been struggling with PD for...reactions2comments
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?...Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability...reactions2comments
What Does Being an Advocate Mean?...My definition of advocacy is making your voice, your position, and your passion known to those who will listen to your message...reactionscomments
Is Parkinson's hereditary?...My dad had PD. None of his siblings had it. However, my concern is will I get PD as I age? How...reactions2replies
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions1comment
Spouse of Caregiver...I am the spouse of a Parkinson's Disease Caregiver and I will try to make a long story short. My wife had...reactions6comments
Soaring Above Life’s Imposed Limits...The RV storage lot was filled with 100’s of RV’s waiting patiently for their owners to come use them. My parent's RV...reactions3comments
Do you have any information on nilotinib?...I put in search "nilotinib" and came up with NOTHING. How can you possibly have left this out if you are what...reactions4replies
PD Pundit: Early Warning...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the importance of diagnosing Parkinson's early. To read the rest...reactionscomments
Police...Thank you for the story on being stopped by the police. I was recently involved in such an incident. I was parked...reactions2comments
Wearing Many Hats as a Parkinson's Disease Caregiver...As a Parkinson’s disease care partner, I feel that I’m the "wearer of many hats." I find this metaphor perfectly explains the...reactionscomments
losing grip...Seems to happen a lot lately. grabbing something thinking I have a good grip on it, next it is hitting the floor...reactions2comments
An Occupied Mind: The Importance of Clarity...I have been pondering the importance of clarity and direction in mind, and just how easy it can be to lose one's...reactionscomments
Maria De León...Maria De León's long love affair with Parkinson's disease took a more intense and personal note after her grandmother was diagnosed with...
End-of-Life Planning: Bravely Beginning the Conversation...As a medical social worker in an acute care hospital, it was commonly my role to talk to families about advance directives...reactionscomments
Invisible Symptoms of PD...Which invisible PD symptom do you wish people would see and understand? We want to hear more about your journey with the...reactions29replies
