Confused ...I have been told I have parkinsons .I am in anti parkinsons medication and I am under the parkinsons nurse .but the letter I have says parkinsonism so do I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Side effects from the drug Nuplazid ...Has Nuplazid caused balanced problems....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
On Parkinson's and Finding Comfort in Music...The winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in my gut. The evenings feel hopeless, like we’ll...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hurt of Horrible Handwriting...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver in that sense. Some of the things it...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Mandibular Muscle Issues and PD...Recently, I've been having some real issues with my occlusion lately which often results in me biting the insides (buccal surfaces) of my cheeks. Some brief research revealed the following...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
An anomaly...Our Parkinson's journey is entering my husband's 13 year journey with P. He is an anomaly, and as he says, I have my good days and my bad days, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Staying in a Rehab Center: What I Expected Versus What I Experienced...It can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection and was treated by my primary care doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Struggle self administering insulin for diabetes...Hello My diabetic father was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He is struggling with administering insulin due to shakey hands. What is an alternative to injectable insulin? Or what are some...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
newly diagnosed...hallo everybody my name is vasilis and i come from athens greece i was diagnosed with PD in December 2022 i am 54 years old since then i read about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Parkinsons & hormone treatment for Prostate cancer...My husband is the PWP. He has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is being treated with hormone injections prior to radiotherapy. Since starting this treatment his balance and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
DBS: actual experiences ...I am official caregiver along with VA Homebased team of my beloved husband of 53 years. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago and is now 77 years young. We...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive DevicesCognitive IssuesCost
How to Master Mealtime While Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms...Getting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping, peeling, and cooking – making your favorite recipes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Coping with Parkinson's Disease Through Laughter...I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break up negative thinking and can lighten up even...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Parkinson's Sleep Time Adventures...Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over time, and they’ve allowed for a difference in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fatigue...I was diagnosed around 6 years ago. Fortunately until now I have been fairly symptom free except for tremors in my left arm, which are controlled with meds. As of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Gyro Gloves ...Just wanted to know if anyone has tried the gyro glove and how helpful it has been in controlling hand tremors. Is it easy to put on and remove when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAssistive Devices
Tell me I don't have Parkinson's...I’ve freaked myself out a bit by googling why I am loosing weight, without trying, and shaking. Some of my symptoms point to Parkinson’s Disease. I just had my annual...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAcceptanceSymptoms
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
