Parkinson’s? Reaching Out...Parkinson’s? Started with Foot drop? (2013) 10 years ago approximately, my wife noticed something up with my foot while walking on the...reactions3comments
Let It Be: My Outlook for Coping with Multiple Conditions...While doing stretching exercises I often listen to music to help keep rhythm and make it a little less boring. One day...reactions7comments
Does anyone here live in Arizona? How do you deal with the heat?...Hi everyone! I'm new here. My husband is 66 and has PD. We love AZ and used to live in Chandler. We...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceWeather
PD and Colonoscopy preparation, something to be aware of....I wanted to pass along my experience this week regarding having PD and preparing for a Colonoscopy. This is obviously a case...reactions10repliesNon-Motor Symptoms
My cure...I'm 81 and only serious medical problem is heart disease. About a year ago started developing left hand tremors. Six months ago...reactions2replies
Facing the Future with Parkinson's, Stoically and Realistically...In life, there are 2 sides to every story. For instance, my whole dealing with Parkinson’s thing says that in order to...reactions11comments
On Adaptive Tools, Pride, and Parkinson’s...Last year, I sent my dad a pair of adaptive shoes and an adaptive (magnetic) shirt, thinking that they might be able...reactions1comment
Is there any further developments on the Emma watch?...I was just reading about this Emma watch and I feel they (the developers) should go ahead and make it available to...reactions1reply
Increasing Exercise for Parkinson’s: The Benefits I Experienced...Recently, I stayed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility due to an exacerbation of my Parkinson’s disease. During my 3-week stay, I decided...reactions15comments
May I Help You?...In 2013 I received a diagnosis of a rare movement disorder known as primary orthostatic tremor which affects your legs only upon...reactionscomments
Is genetic testing for PD available?...Can/ should family members have genetic testing for PD? I heard in a Michael J Fox interview that a gene has been...reactions7replies
can sleep paralysis and out-of-body experience be part of the Parkinson's symptoms...I have been experiencing out-of-body exp. and lucid dreams throughout my entire life and it was fine with me, but now, as...reactions6repliesDiagnosisHallucinationsSymptoms
Trying to Remain as Independent as Possible with Parkinson's...Ask not what others can do for you, ask what you can do independently for yourself. My apologies for borrowing inspiration from...reactions6comments
Loss of language with Parkinsons...My husband has moderate cognitive impairment as part of Parkinson’s and his loss of language is increasing— he can not find the...reactions9repliesCognitive Issues
Soft Texture Breakfast Foods for Parkinson’s Disease...Navigating mealtime while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like no small feat some days. Many people with Parkinson's struggle with dysphagia...reactions1comment
About the medication Amantadine...I am wondering what experiences anyone has with the drug Amantadine (as a stand alone or combined with Levo/Carbo) - side effects...reactions3replies
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
A Personal Perspective on What Depression Feels Like...Content Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions4comments
Flow to Happiness...For many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist...reactions7comments
Losing Your Voice to Parkinson’s Disease...Dad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on...reactions5comments
