How Me?...Why me, is the usual question that arises in our minds more often than not when we face difficult situations. In the case of Parkinson's too this question applies. I...reactions3comments
Why me...Hi there, I'm 53 and have had parkinsons for the last 18 months.. It was, of course, a massive shock to me and my family. I've always been very active...reactions1reply
Newly diagnosed - looking to connect...Newly diagnosed. Tremor and leg freezing. Need pd friends....reactions9replies
Looking for remedies for excessive phlegm in throat...Hi I am an 89 year old man with PD. I have had mild symptoms for 24 years . About 3 weeks ago there was a drastic change. I am...reactions1replySymptomsTreatmentCoping
We Can’t Always Wrap Everything Up in a Nice Bow...One thing that often frustrates me about being a writer is that there’s always this expectation that we can wrap the end of the story up with a neat little...reactions4comments
Violence during sleeping ...I am the spouse of a PD patient and in the last couple of months the violence has increased and I am freighted. I was a child abuse victim and...reactions3replies
Parkinson poetry collection ...I've started writing a poetry collection chronicling my struggles with PD. Hope this 1st installment touches many hearts...reactionsrepliesCoping
Should I support PD parent move? ...My mum (77) was diagnosed with PD 18 months ago, and also awaiting memory clinic appointment for possible dementia. She is mostly pretty good - still cooking, driving etc, although...reactions1replyCaregivers & Care PartnersTips & Advice
BHRT...Has anyone tried BHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for help with Parkinson's symptoms, such as fatigue/weakness, or others?...reactions1replyTreatment
DBS for both PD and ET...Has anyone had DBS for both PD and ET where the surgeon targeted the VIM AND STN? I am close to my surgery date and I am looking to communicate...reactions1reply
Leaning over in chairs ...Hi All, My mother has Multisystem Atrophy and experiences Parkinson's like symptoms. When sitting in her recliner she tips to one side. Has anyone found a way to keep their...reactions1replyAssistive Devices
What Can We Do When Fatigue Strikes Suddenly?...Posy expects that we all have experienced "hitting a wall." At these times, we desperately crave going back to bed. It may be that we have worked productively all morning...reactions29comments
Reduction of symptoms through nutritional supplementation ...Has anyone ever considered the health benefits of the laminaria genus of seaweeds for the temporary relief from the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s? For the disease may be related to...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionMotor SymptomsTips & Advice
Head feeling hot all the time, and worse at night in bed ...Does anyone else have hot flashes or have a hot face and head that makes it had to relax without having a fan or something to stay cool? The heat...reactions1reply
There Is Not Enough Time To Do It All...Posy finds that having Parkinson’s disease (PD) narrows her range of skills. Do you have PD? If so, Posy would like to know how you manage your time and energy to...reactions12comments
Restless Legs Need Some Rest...Maybe it was there before Parkinson's disease hit me. But my doctor says PD is what lies at its base, restless legs syndrome. It comes creeping in, like a screw...reactions1comment
My Emotions and Physical Pain After Diagnosis...Hello All, my story, maybe not so short, is that my first symptom was tremor in my hands finally severe enough to make using them difficult in most tasks. The...reactions1comment
A Long Road...My journey began years ago with just a little weakness on my right. If I held my right hip I'd be fine. That went on for years until last year...reactions1comment
Falling...I am 67, Parkinson’s for at least 7 years. Preceding my fall, I was careless and sloppy as I went up some stairs and tumbled back down. I have vowed...reactions5comments
Advice for British people with Parkinson’s abroad...My British mother lives in France and she is suffering from the later stages of Parkinson’s. She lives with my dad and is under a Neurologist. GP and Physio. They...reactions1replyCopingCost
