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
Extremely Urgent, Trying to cure father's Parkinson's disease in his final years....Hello all, My father is 74 year's old and he has had Parkinson's disease since 2017. He most likely had it before...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesAwarenessParkinsonism
Choosing the Perfect Pet for Parkinson's...Choosing a pet that is right for you is a very personal question. People enjoy pets for comfort and companionship. If you add...reactions5comments
My spouse of 44 years Really realizing he may never get out...My husband of 44 years had a severe paranoid episode and he did it to me I’ve been taking care of him...reactions1replyTreatmentParkinsonismInsurance & Disability
Falling...Just recently I have lost the ability to walk without a cane or walker. Without assistive device to keep me from falling...reactions3repliesCopingAwareness
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
Dear Dopamine, Wherefore Art Thou?...I classify myself as having a dopamine deficiency. I once read that by the time my first Parkinson’s symptoms had actually appeared...reactions15comments
Dad has PD, extreme dyskinesia, addicted to levo?...Hi all, My dad has had a lifetime of substance abuse, mostly pharmaceutical abuse paired with alcohol abuse. About 7 years ago...reactions1replyCaregivers & Care PartnersCognitive IssuesFriends & Family
Multitasking Mayhem...As a former kindergarten teacher, I was well known for my ability to multi-task. With up to thirty 5-year olds in a...reactions4comments
Parkinson's & Improvisational Theatre...In 1998 I didn’t really know much about Parkinson’s disease but sadly learned that year when Michael J Fox was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
