A Personal Perspective on Anxiety and Parkinson's...To a person living with Parkinson's disease, anxiety is probably an all too familiar, hideous condition. Posy's story may ring a few bells. Following a serious case of streptococcal pneumonia...reactions4comments
Wife of Parkinson's Patient...I think my husband has had Parkinson's for more than 10 years. Unfortunately his multiple doctors did not communicate with each other and no one would take my concerns seriously...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s has stolen from me...My last submission was several years ago, so please forgive me if I repeat anything. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the end of 2016 by a Parkinson’s specialist...reactions2comments
Dry eyes...I developed dry eyes this year. Went into Optometrist for a painful eye, thinking something was in it but made the whole eye socket hurt, headache. Turned out it was...reactions2replies
Hyperventilation and dry mouth...Very recently I have been experiencing hyperventilation and dry mouth, which is increasing the severity of my tremors. My Rytary does not seem to be helping my tremors. .Has anyone...reactions7repliesNon-Motor Symptoms
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...reactions2repliesMotor 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...reactions28comments
Swimming and a duodopa pump...How do you stop the ingress of water into my tummy where my peg j enters my body ?...reactions1reply
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...reactions10comments
Dry eyes...Dry eyes because we don’t blink as often. Purposefully blink and eye drops...reactions1reply
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...reactions2repliesNewly 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...reactions1replyYoung 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...reactions1reply
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...reactions13replies
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...reactions2repliesSymptomsSleepTips & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions49comments
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?...reactions2replies
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...reactions11repliesCopingExercisePositivity
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....reactions2replies
