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
The 3 Fs of Parkinson’s...I actually began seeing a movement disorder specialist for another disorder about 7 years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions18comments
Unsure of Feelings...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in February of this year. I don't know how I feel. Yes, I have tremors and restless...reactions4comments
Confused ...I have been told I have parkinsons .I am in anti parkinsons medication and I am under the parkinsons nurse .but the...reactions3replies
On Parkinson's and Finding Comfort in Music...The winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in...reactions5comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
The Hurt of Horrible Handwriting...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver...reactions39comments
Mandibular Muscle Issues and PD...Recently, I've been having some real issues with my occlusion lately which often results in me biting the insides (buccal surfaces) of...reactions2comments
An anomaly...Our Parkinson's journey is entering my husband's 13 year journey with P. He is an anomaly, and as he says, I have...reactions2comments
Staying in a Rehab Center: What I Expected Versus What I Experienced...It can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection...reactions4comments
