Check Out the New Q&A Feature...Have a question about Parkinson’s disease and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma...reactionscomments
Wife of Parkinson's Patient...I think my husband has had Parkinson's for more than 10 years. Unfortunately his multiple doctors did not communicate with each other...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s has stolen from me...My last submission was several years ago, so please forgive me if I repeat anything. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s at...reactions2comments
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’s...I have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I...reactions34comments
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Lewy Body Dementia, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Diffuse Lewy Body Disease: Are They All the Same?...Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. LBD is sometimes known...reactions10comments
7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinson's...By integrating healthy habits, we can get ahead of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) and feel more in control. Here are my 7 healthy...reactions9comments
Have You Tried Yoga to Help Manage Parkinson's Symptoms?..."If you can breathe, you can do yoga." -Christiana Lewis Ulwelling, Yoga Instructor If you have never tried yoga, why would you...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Tremors and Other Obstacles on the Golf Course...Some days you know, before you even get out of bed, that it is just not going to be one of your...reactions4comments
Funeral Plans and All That New Orleans Jazz...Recently, my wife and I went to a funeral for someone close to us who died way too early. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Planning...Palliative care is a specialized field that aims to alleviate symptoms and maximize the patient’s quality of life. Treatment of Parkinson’s disease...
Deep Brain Stimulation: What I Have Learned...This month, I observe the sixth anniversary of my deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease (PD). As I reflect on...reactions8comments
Quotes on Hope, Positivity, Loving Others, and Living with Parkinson’s...The past few months have been both rewarding and difficult. These difficult times have changed all of us, directly or indirectly. For...reactions3comments
Positive Versus Negative Thinking with Parkinson's Disease...I must admit that since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I have had bouts of positive and negative thinking. Since everyone has...reactions4comments
Mily...In 1968 I was really depressed after 15 months in Nam, before I thought of suicide, God sent and an angel named...reactions1comment
Parkinson’s? Reaching Out...Parkinson’s? Started with Foot drop? (2013) 10 years ago approximately, my wife noticed something up with my foot while walking on the...reactions3comments
