Falling...Just recently I have lost the ability to walk without a cane or walker. Without assistive device to keep me from falling I cannot get around safely. I am thinking...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingAwareness
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Dopamine, Wherefore Art Thou?...I classify myself as having a dopamine deficiency. I once read that by the time my first Parkinson’s symptoms had actually appeared, it is estimated that I would only have...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Dad has PD, extreme dyskinesia, addicted to levo?...Hi all, My dad has had a lifetime of substance abuse, mostly pharmaceutical abuse paired with alcohol abuse. About 7 years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinsonism. He has no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCognitive IssuesFriends & Family
Multitasking Mayhem...As a former kindergarten teacher, I was well known for my ability to multi-task. With up to thirty 5-year olds in a class, there were always several antics going on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Parkinson's & Improvisational Theatre...In 1998 I didn’t really know much about Parkinson’s disease but sadly learned that year when Michael J Fox was diagnosed with PD. A few months later, my dad, Captain...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
overwhelmed...I am so invested in understanding all of the terms and medications, symptoms, that my head is spinning. I want to catch up at a difficult time cognitively. Lately I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCognitive Issues
What Can You Give?...God said, "Go!" Posy’s child is unwell. Very unwell. She has been for a long time. Sadly, she lives 4,000 miles away and is on her own. Posy prays constantly for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What type of medicine do you use as a daily mouthwash that is recommended for PwP?...Are there any contraindications in taking over-the-counter mouthwash?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Focused Ultrasound Therapy...Where is this available? I am writing from British Columbia Canada...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
You Don't Have to Go Through It Alone...Isolation and apathy. These 2 words are not something that comes to mind when hearing the words "Parkinson's disease." Yet, these 2 issues are difficult realities for many who live...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Personality ...I found out 3 years ago I have Parkinson’s Still not over the shock and think I am still in denial Just wondering has anyone else seen a big difference...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Do You Need Someone to Talk To?...Were you recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Are you feeling alone and confused? Do you just need someone to talk to who understands how you are feeling with Parkinson’s?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ozone Therapy?...My husband does not have a diagnosis yet, just a tremor in his right arm from elbow to finger tips. While waiting for Neurology appointment May 12, 2023, we have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cyril...My main concern is frozen gait which as some of you know is very difficult although I have only recently been diagnosed with the famous word Parkinsonism. My consultant has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
PD...I'm 55y old have all the symptoms of PD I've been diagnosed by my GP and am waiting to see a neurologist. Are there any ladies my age with PD....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Parkinsonism...I was diagnosed with Parkinsonism a year and a half ago. I had to wait 9 months to see a neurologist and by that time I could not walk without...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question....From inside, the tremor 'feeling' is like a bad piece of wiring like when a lightbulb flickers. The message I send from my brain flickers, sometimes jumping the synapses, often...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
