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 medical speech pathologist and had intensive experience with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Excessive saliva...I am into my 8th year with PD, and I am so exhausted trying to deal with excess saliva, that is so thick and constant. Sleeping is difficult as my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide Effects
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 help protect neurons and slow down cognitive decline...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Difficulty in moving indoors ...Initiating to move Unclear speech Drooling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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 and falls) for this criminal act. Here, it...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Love ...Has anyone's wife having Parkinson ever wanted to stay married and not live together because she doesn't want you to go through it...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesApathy
Staying healthy and positive with Parkinson's ...I started my YouTube channel in an effort to inspire others to also stay healthy and positive with PD. I have exercise and motivational videos that I hope some find...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercisePositivity
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 wonders if she should still challenge herself to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Parkinson’s Life with Neurological Physical Therapy...At one time or another, most of us have been prescribed physical therapy to aid in the treatment and recovery from a surgery or injury. Some of us have gone to...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Swallowing ...The muscles in the back of my throat have stopped working. I was just told today that I need to be on an all liquid diet because of the risk...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Parkinsons and General Anaesthetic...My husband has been told he will need a General Anesthetic (GA) to have a double cataract operation because of his shaking head. Presumably he will be under anesthetic for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
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 space can become increasingly cluttered after I was...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Panic Attacks...Hello. My father (72) was diagnosed with Parkinson's a little over a year ago. It began as tremors but has progressed into the non-motor symptoms side very quickly. Over the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCognitive IssuesDepressionMental Health
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy wonders if the only way to live meaningfully is to keep challenging herself. She has been "working" very hard for a couple of months. She has conducted concerts, taken...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Medication ...Has anyone taken Artane? Any reactions?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesHallucinationsSide Effects
Fatigue and depression following COVID-19 in a Parkinson’s patient...Hey people, I wonder if any of you can share some advice, ideas or insights here: My father, who’s 76 years old, suffers from Parkinson’s for the last 1.5 years...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesApathyDepressionSleep
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Pooping with Parkinson’s ...I never thought I would be starting a discussion on the role of pooping in a PD discussion. My PD dr has always stressed the importance of hydration and a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAcceptanceAwareness
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 just getting older and managing several serious chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
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