Safinamide vs Rasagiline...Hello, I am 75, in good physical shape. I have had PD for 10 years now. I have been using Levodopa/Carbidopa (LC) as my main PD medication with Entacapone, plus...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMotor SymptomsTreatmentSide Effects
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 see doctors and take medications. But acceptance, as...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Swimming and a duodopa pump...How do you stop the ingress of water into my tummy where my peg j enters my body ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Problem with Parkinson's Disease and Spatial Awareness...We recently visited Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the home of The Tournament Players Club Sawgrass golf course (TPC Sawgrass) and the host of the Players Golf Tournament on the Professional Golf...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dry eyes...Dry eyes because we don’t blink as often. Purposefully blink and eye drops...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Newly diagnosed, but coping at age 80...I was diagnosed 6 mo ago by my PCP while at a visit for my husband, age 82. We have been married 63 yr.this month. My Dr noticed my gait...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
Tight calves ...Therapist that sees me as a career patient instead of an individual that needs help, not live there. So tight of Achilles that my perineal tendon on right ankle tore...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)
Suicidal Ideation: Talking About It Can Help...Content Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page: https://parkinsonsdisease.net/mental-health/general-resources I would like to start...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Dyskinesia pain...I’ve had severe dyskinesia in my right arm only. The constant contracting of muscles has caused me a lot of pain. Can anyone relate to this? Any advice about a...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Falling asleep in the middle of the day ...How can I avoid falling asleep in the middle of the day or the moment I sit down...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsSleepTips & Advice
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 a different experience dealing with PD, I know...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Parkinson's Disease Is a Thief...Parkinson’s is a funny old disease to get your head around. I do not mean funny in the classical "LOL" sense ... but I mean funny in the sense that...Reactions0reactionsComments49 comments
How to donate?...I am trying to donate to Parkinson’s disease but I cannot find the form to fill out. How do I donate?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What I know now about my PD. ...Hello all: it’s good to be back. I’ve been off this site for sometime and much has changed. I’m 70 this coming November and diagnosed 5 years ago. I just...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingExercisePositivity
Need help with sleep...My wife has PD and has not slept for weeks. Tried trazadone, doxepin but no help. Does anyone have any other medications that work for them. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Learning to Live with Parkinson's...My Name is Annmarie I Live in Ireland 🇮🇪 I noticed during Lock down in Afternoons I would sit out with family and have a glass of wine. My hand...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Mily...In 1968 I was really depressed after 15 months in Nam, before I thought of suicide, God sent and an angel named Mily. She was the most beautiful girl in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 beach in Bucerias, Mexico. This lasted for about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Let It Be: My Outlook for Coping with Multiple Conditions...While doing stretching exercises I often listen to music to help keep rhythm and make it a little less boring. One day the Beatles iconic song "Let it Be" began...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does anyone here live in Arizona? How do you deal with the heat?...Hi everyone! I'm new here. My husband is 66 and has PD. We love AZ and used to live in Chandler. We would love to move back (in VT right...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceWeather
