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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6replies
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...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...reactions7comments
Falling...I know that PD is not a "Killer" disease. My falls are becoming more frequent and I can no longer brace myself...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...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...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...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...reactions6comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
How I Manage Chronic Pain and Parkinson’s Disease...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressing and chronic neurodegenerative disorder. The symptoms of PD are typically described as either motor-related or...reactions5comments
How to Accept Lost Time...As a caregiver, I now realize my husband’s irrational snd sometimes cruel behavior that nearly destroyed our marriage was something he could...reactions6repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care Partners
Cannabis...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's last June, I was 59 at the time. The most obvious symptom was a tremor in my...reactions1replyMedical Marijuana
