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...reactions6comments
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....reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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:...reactions7replies
What are the different phases of Parkinson's Disease?...What are the symptoms of each Phase and How are they treated?...reactions2replies
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...reactions30comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions12comments
Tools and Assistive Devices...What tools or devices have you found helpful in managing your PD symptoms? Which have been unsuccessful?...reactions7replies
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...
