Parkinson's & the Circadian Role of Melatonin...It’s the time of year when we begin to feel some distinction in our bodies that relate to the change in light...reactions2comments
Managing Care in Late Stages...A caregiver or care partner of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the late stages has significant responsibility and challenges. As a...
Coping with a Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can bring up a lot of emotions for both the person with PD and their...
I Want My Independence...As with most of us with Parkinson's disease, I want to be able to do as much as I possibly can for...reactions8comments
How to Decrease Your Risk of Hemorrhoids...Does going number 2 have you seeing red? You may have hemorrhoids – swelling of the veins within the anus and lower...reactions4comments
Dad’s Levodopa Timing and Side Effects...Levodopa was seen as a miracle drug when it first became available to Parkinson’s patients. Since its emergence, it’s become the main...reactions2comments
Not a "Death Sentence"...2014 was a horrible year for me. I was issued a rolling walker by the VA, a cane and some knee braces...reactions3comments
When Parkinson’s Causes Mayhem...It was one of those days where almost nothing went right and there is no one to blame except for Mr. Parkinson’s...reactions1comment
Side effects from Medications...I've had Parkinson's for 5 yrs and since going to this Neuro and all the changes the side effects of meds has...reactions2comments
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?...About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied...reactionscomments
Words Have a New Meaning...Multitasking used to be loading a couple of loads of laundry while loading the dishes and cleaning kitchen counters. Now it’s Monday...reactions11comments
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life...Posy realizes that it is difficult to be 100 percent jolly when burdened by a progressive, debilitating disease of any kind, but...reactions8comments
Protein Intake & PD Medication: Does Eating Protein Affect Levodopa Absorption?...Many people with PD take a levodopa/carbidopa combination drug to help control their motor symptoms. Levodopa is a precursor to dopamine that...reactionscomments
Finding the Positive in Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) itself is no fun. However, like anytime you deal with a health crisis, you learn how to manage the good...reactions5comments
I Have Choices: Living My Life Fully With Parkinson's Disease...I still have choices! I am living my life fully with Parkinson's disease (PD). Therefore, I do not live in the past and...reactions10comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson's...Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can...reactionscomments
On and Off Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease...I thought that I would revisit some of the questions that people have when it comes to knowing when medications are working...reactions5comments
Shakin' Shaz has the 'nods' again!...In the late '70s, early '80s I developed involuntary nodding of my head and could do nothing to control it. I saw...reactions3comments
At 80 - Aging Joins Parkinson's...At a recent birthday party, a friend said, "Welcome to the octogenarian club." That caught my attention. When one joins this club...reactions12comments
Some Hacks I Use to Start my Day with Parkinson's...I use several hacks to make my life safer and easier to live with the symptoms of the ravages associated with Parkinson’s...reactions4comments
