Coping with Parkinson's Disease Through Laughter...I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break up negative thinking and can lighten up even...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Sleep Time Adventures...Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over time, and they’ve allowed for a difference in...reactions6comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...reactionscomments
Fatigue...I was diagnosed around 6 years ago. Fortunately until now I have been fairly symptom free except for tremors in my left arm, which are controlled with meds. As of...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Gyro Gloves ...Just wanted to know if anyone has tried the gyro glove and how helpful it has been in controlling hand tremors. Is it easy to put on and remove when...reactionsrepliesAssistive Devices
Tell me I don't have Parkinson's...I’ve freaked myself out a bit by googling why I am loosing weight, without trying, and shaking. Some of my symptoms point to Parkinson’s Disease. I just had my annual...reactions1replyAcceptanceSymptoms
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...reactionscomments
The Whale and PD: Overcoming Feelings of Embarrassment...Before the Academy Awards, I try to watch the movies nominated for best picture. This year that was a tall order as there were a total of 10 nominations. While...reactions5comments
Why Is Sleep Hard?...I awoke this morning at 7 AM. I know that a one sentence paragraph is generally frowned upon. When it is used, however, it places emphasis on the topic. Let...reactions6comments
FeaturedFill in the blank: "I overcome apathy by ___."...We posted this fill in the blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here in our forums. Respond below!...reactions38repliesApathy
Ruled By the Clock...One of the main complaints my fellow people with Parkinson's disease (PD) seem to have is being regulated by the clock. I share this complaint. I took off my watch...reactions9comments
How Money Plays a Role in Wellness with Parkinson’s Disease...Frugality is a badge of honor that my parents have worn for most of their lives. Instead of funneling thousands of dollars into fancy cars and big screen televisions, they...reactions3comments
Vivid Dreams...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in June 2022, I was 59 at the time. The most obvious symptom was a tremor in my right arm. The biggest issue that I...reactions5replies
My uncle is not doing good he has Parkinson's...My uncle has had Parkinson's for a number of years he is close to the final stage he's in the hospital not doing very well at all my aunt who...reactions4replies
The Gift of Calm Giveaway...The Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As this community knows, some of the most difficult symptoms of Parkinson's are those that are unseen...reactions7comments
Falling...I know that PD is not a "Killer" disease. My falls are becoming more frequent and I can no longer brace myself as I have in the past. So afraid...reactions9replies
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...reactionscomments
Do I have PD or parkinsonism or Ataxia...Hello everyone I'm new here, so please excuse me if anyone is offended. I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in May 2022 in Gujarat. Then I came to bombay where I've...reactions4repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedParkinsonism
Parkinson's disease research going on in Japan and Mexico...I have heard rumors of researchers making progress on the disease in these two countries, has anyone heard or can provide more information about it?...reactions1replyParkinsonismTreatment
How Do I Connect With Others Who Have Parkinson's Disease?...Navigating life with Parkinson's disease (PD) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when all the...reactions6comments
