Dr’s Orders...I found out in 2018 that I had Parkinson’s. I was recommended a Dr at Shane’s University of Florida Gainesville by my...reactions1comment
How I Am Managing Micrographia...My first inkling I had Parkinson’s disease (PD) was when I realized that I had micrographia at work. I am a certified...reactions4comments
The Criminal Intent of Parkinson's..."They" say that Parkinson's doesn’t shuffle people off this mortal coil. Instead, "they" would blame Parkinson’s related health "concerns" (like aspiration pneumonia...reactions10comments
Flavonoids: Powerful Phytonutrients for PD...While flav is in the name, it’s not their only end game! Besides being tasty, flavonoids also provide brain-boosting benefits that can...reactions1comment
ParkinsonsDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ParkinsonsDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
The Repercussions of Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy previously described how she performed at a soirée under difficult conditions. Here, she will describe her conclusions about taking risks. She...reactions16comments
Clinical Trials: My Experience...A clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to...reactions1comment
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?...When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing...Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your Mind...I have always found it more soothing to live in a clear neat environment. However I soon discovered how quickly your living...reactions12comments
My Worst Enemy...I hate Parkinson’s disease. I don’t say those words lightly because I’m friendly and I try not to take life too seriously...reactions8comments
The hunt for answers... it's a long one....It started as early as the 1990s. Eyes failing, fast heart rate, then loss of smell around 2006. My nerves went or...reactions6comments
Know when to change your neurologist...About 4 years ago (which was 5 years after diagnosis) I was waiting to see my local neurologist. As I entered his...reactions8comments
Parkinson's Spell...Me I’m a wild thing. Sinister lengthy bleak black hair; hip n quirky quiff Shakes, rattles and rolls, not records, nor old...reactions4comments
So Sad...How sad that people get Parkinson's. My husband is now in frail care facility 120 km from me after 45 years of...reactions3comments
My PhD From The School of Getting Old...As I come ever closer to my 80th birthday, I feel I’ve gotten a PhD from the School of Getting Old. Through...reactions16comments
Expending Too Much Energy With Parkinson's Disease is Dangerous...One day last week, I did too much physical activity in one day. I went to the gym with my occupational therapist...reactions17comments
The Price is Right! Or Is It? Parkinson's Meds and Me...I take medications to control certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. I consider myself fortunate that there are generic forms of the drugs...reactions5comments
