It Isn’t Over Till It’s Over...Information is the best medicine. Those who make uninformed decisions do so at their own peril. I play golf every week with a couple of other Parkies - my age...reactions1comment
What types of doctors other than my primary care physician should be included in my treatment?...reactions7replies
What are some methods to help me cope as a caregiver?...I'm struggling as a caregiver to someone with Parkinson's....reactions1reply
What types of complementary therapies have been successful in managing Parkinson's symptoms?...reactions3replies
What is deep brain stimulation?...How do I know if I'm a candidate for deep brain stimulation?...reactions2repliesDeep Brain Stimulation
Old Master - A Song For My Dad...Once I knew it was Parkinson’s disease that had me in its grip, I decided to take seriously the requests of my family to record a specific song I had...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactionscomments
There is More Than Medicine To Treat Parkinson's...Your medications are vital to maintaining your Parkinson’s disease, but there are complementary therapies and other opportunities that you can take advantage of to better your health, on your own...reactions8comments
Speaking Slurganese: The Inability to Communicate...I am speaking a new language these days. I call it slurganese. And I didn't even have to take lessons or purchase language learning CD's to become fluent in it...reactions3comments
Cellphone, vision issues...Hello to all. I have problems using my cellphone. People usually have to decide what I have written. Anyone else with this iss7ue? Also have problems focusing . Went for...reactions7replies
DBS...I'm a 75 year old man, in Feb. of 2013 I had my first DBS implant,(for the left side) to control severe tremor, I had it done at the Cleveland...reactions7repliesTreatment
Deep Brain Stimulation Works For Me ...I had a DBS (deep brain stimulator) installed in 2014 and am happy to report great success, in my case. Before I unlocked my noggin, I interviewed a dozen or...reactions4comments
Sticker Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Parkinson’s Disease Sticker Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...reactionscomments
Never thought this could be me...I am not sure I belong to this group. I have a couple of symptoms. When I told the doctor that I had trouble writing, he gave me a quick...reactions2comments
