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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
Hereitary?...I dont have PD, however, my dad did. I currently already have a seizure disorder. My concern is if PD is heritary?...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...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...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...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...
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
