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
Physiotherapy for balance ...Newly diagnosed and prescribed physiotherapy for balance problem. Any recommendations?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceMotor Symptoms
moving across the country...Hi all. I was wondering if any of you or anyone you know with PD have traveled or moved a long distance? We are and we are wondering the best...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
boxing...I am so exhausted afterwards and my freezing has increased in normal day to day activities that never occurred before....reactions1replyAwareness
Q & A: The Latest in PD Research 2023 (UCLA)...Hello, everyone, A great presentation about PD in general, and very useful for patients, I feel: Q & A: The Latest in PD Research 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MhcJ4Kkru8&t=1273s from UCLA 2 months...reactionsrepliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
Involuntary leg movement, sweating, elevated heart and confusion at nighttime...Every night this happens to my mother; after the last Carbidopa Levodopa 50mg at 7:30pm and trazodone 50mg at 8:30pm. She gets very calm and sleepy at about 9:00pm but...reactions1reply
