Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy wonders if the only way to live meaningfully is to keep challenging herself. She has been "working" very hard for a...reactions8comments
The Gift of Calm Giveaway...The Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As this community knows, some of the most difficult...reactions7comments
The Whale and PD: Overcoming Feelings of Embarrassment...Before the Academy Awards, I try to watch the movies nominated for best picture. This year that was a tall order as...reactions5comments
Why Is Sleep Hard?...I awoke this morning at 7 AM. I know that a one sentence paragraph is generally frowned upon. When it is used...reactions6comments
Ruled By the Clock...One of the main complaints my fellow people with Parkinson's disease (PD) seem to have is being regulated by the clock. I...reactions9comments
How Money Plays a Role in Wellness with Parkinson’s Disease...Frugality is a badge of honor that my parents have worn for most of their lives. Instead of funneling thousands of dollars...reactions3comments
How I Manage Chronic Pain and Parkinson’s Disease...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressing and chronic neurodegenerative disorder. The symptoms of PD are typically described as either motor-related or...reactions5comments
How Do I Connect With Others Who Have Parkinson's Disease?...Navigating life with Parkinson's disease (PD) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard...reactions6comments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Postural Instability and Balancing Issues...One of the main symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) is balance problems. This symptom usually appears in the later stages of the...
Is Duopa™ for Me? The Pros and Cons of the Duopa Pump...Carbidopa-levodopa therapy is currently the most effective treatment for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it isn’t perfect. After years of carbidopa-levodopa...reactions12comments
Gut and Bladder Problems...While Parkinson's disease is known for causing motor symptoms of the limbs, it may also cause problems with the nerves that help...
What is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known for affecting each person in a unique way, meaning everyone will not experience the same symptoms. For...reactionscomments
Does Parkinson’s Make You Short of Breath?...Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is defined as a sensation of extreme breathing discomfort or breathlessness. It has been described as an intense...reactions8comments
Rigidity and Stiffness...Stiffness and rigidity are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Rigidity is when your muscles feel tense and tighten up without you wanting...
Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia: What's the Difference?...If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of Lewy body dementia (LBD). Are they the same?...reactions8comments
Essential Tremor vs Parkinson’s: What's the Difference?...Tremor is one of the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is also characteristic of essential tremor (ET), a neurological...reactions33comments
Parkinson's Gait...Walking patterns may be altered in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). The medical term for walking pattern is gait. These changes in...
7 Less Common Misdiagnoses of Parkinson’s Disease...Anyone with Parkinson’s disease can tell you that the road to diagnosis is anything but direct. Too often, it comes down to...reactions2comments
What To Eat and What To Avoid When Managing Parkinson’s Disease...Learning to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be a challenge if you’ve just been diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disorder. With...reactions13comments
