Medications to help with fatigue and brain fog...I’m a 76 year old woman who has had PD for about two years now. The most problematic issues I’ve experienced are fatigue and brain fog/fuzziness. I also have some...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
A Celebration of Slowness...The sun rips through the window shades on a particularly chilly winter morning, and I feel myself grumble beneath my comforter. It seems to take everything I have to roll...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Negative Thinking: A Barrier To Managing Parkinson’s...In our society, acute or chronic illness is often managed through medication. Many of us have come to rely on the idea "there’s a pill for that." I recently took a...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Feeling well again...Am I ever going to feel well again? Or at least somewhat normal? I was diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago and it seems like every day I’m dealing with some...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Facing Other Illnesses with Parkinson's...Do you find it difficult to differentiate between just a "bad day" and "being ill" now that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Posy spent yesterday in bed, exhausted, joints aching, throat...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dementia and Parkinsons...Hi everyone. We have a feeling my father is having issues balancing dementia medicine (Rivastigmine patch) and Parkinson's medicine (rytary). Does anyone else have issues with this? We think the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMotor SymptomsCognitive IssuesSide Effects
Thinking About My Future with Parkinson's...For many people, Christmas and Hanukah bring presents to those we love and value. Likewise, New Year’s Eve brings resolutions for what we want to be. That said, the end...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Devil Is In the Traveling...For Posy, the hardest part of any holiday is the traveling. She should be confident that it will all be fine just so long as she follows her own advice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New to PD ...Hi, I am a 62-year-old male. I have been experiencing movement issues for years and always considered them to be related to nerve damage I have from lower back surgery...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesWork & Employment
Remembering My Dad Who Had Parkinson's Disease...My father, who had Parkinson’s disease (PD), passed away at age 88 in October of 2022. I did the eulogy at his memorial service. I thought by sharing with you...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How do you find some help?...The last few months have been the most difficult to get through. After seeing my Consultant in late October he confirmed that my PD was getting worse. Taking this in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
An Eye-deal Specialist to Treat Parkinson's Vision Issues...At 3 years of age, I needed to wear eyeglasses. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and I noticed that my vision was not as sharp...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Anti depressants ...Hello . My dad is taking the following medicine. Would these anti depressant/anxiety meds interact at all with his PD meds? Thanks carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 3x 50/200 3x lexpro 40 pm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCognitive Issues
Plane travel with a dog...My husband has Parkinson’s and can no longer drive. We therefore want to fly to our home in Florida. But we have a dog who weighs 30 pounds and won’t...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
Sore feet...Is having sore feet a part of the disease?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Swallowing and sweating...Hi everyone, I know we are all different but I hope I can find some help because my doctor is not offering any. Swallowing is my biggest problem, I can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNon-Motor Symptoms
Coronavirus...Recently I was diagnosed with Coronavirus for the 2nd time, my wife also. I have had Parkinson’s since 10/20. I try and remain positive but this is a blow that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesPositivity
Dad has no balance ...So a little background on my dad. He was a competitive triathlete for about 30 years he was in tremendous shape and ate really well. So kind of a surprise...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesMotor Symptoms
Go for Whole Grains to Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease...When my clients get tired of brown rice and pasta, they often ask for meal ideas with whole grains. My response is, there are so many energy-promoting and tasty whole...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do Not Despair!...A few months ago, Posy was reprimanding herself for not having a proper exercise plan. She was laying the foundations, doing the research. Okay, all set. When her trip to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
