Resolutions Versus Intentions...Years ago I would spend the months before New Year's Day trying to come up with a resolution or two that would help improve the quality of my life for...reactions5comments
On Attending a Wedding with Parkinson’s Disease...Most of my relatives scattered around the Boyne Mountain Clock Tower with a drink in hand on a foggy evening. We were swaying to the music, celebrating my brother’s new...reactions5comments
Being on my own with parkinson ...I was diagnosed with parkinson and angina and heart disease and some other problems I find it hard since my wife died and being on my own because we never...reactions5repliesAcceptance
PD with no meds...I was diagnosed 11 years ago. I have tried Carb/Levo multiple times but found the side effects worse than the PD symptoms. Anybody else?...reactions15repliesSide Effects
Getting Ready For a Good Night's Sleep with an Adjustable Bed...Recently, preparing for bed has been getting more and more difficult. I have had Parkinson's disease (PD) for almost 2 years. At times, I use a cane or rollator. I...reactions8comments
Sloths...I have come to the conclusion that is with Parkinson’s are the sloths of the human race! I'm not saying that as a bad thing! I think sloths are cute!...reactions4comments
Diagnosis and meds...I have always been right side dominant...right handed, my bedside and kitchen set up with pens, books, can openers, flashlights and other necessary tools kept where I can see and...reactions1comment
Brain Disconnection/Brain Fog...I am a 76 yr. old female diagnosed with PD approximately 1-1/2 year ago. I deal with brain fog, feeling of being disconnected, brain fuzziness, out of sort feelings on...reactions97repliesNon-Motor SymptomsTreatmentCognitive Issues
A Tale of Twins: Accepting a Diagnosis...Many years ago, I heard a story about 2 men who were identical twins. The storyteller recalled how these twin men had both been diagnosed with the same neurological disorder...reactions3comments
“I Wish Others Could Understand” – Parkinson’s and Mental Health...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be life-altering. Beyond the well-known symptoms, the progression of the condition, cognitive changes, and the strain it places on relationships can have a major effect on...reactions8comments
The Shame of Having Parkinson's Disease...When Posy was told by the neurologist that he thought she had Parkinson’s disease (PD), she was not unduly concerned. She had spent 20 years having tests and treatment for...reactions8comments
Fatigue...Helloand Happy New Year! I have terrible trouble with fatigue. I'm sleeping decently at night , around 6-9 hours. I wake up 1or 2x to use the bathroom but get...reactions3repliesSleep
Self diagnosed Parkinsons - waiting forever to see a Neurologist...My symptoms closely follow those for Parkinsons. Next step is seeing a Neurologist, but appointment isn't until March! I'm on a waiting list for cancelations. Hopefully will get to see...reactions4replies
Sleep...Hi I am still having problems with sleeping through the night & have been doing some research does anyone have experience of weighted blankets if so what is your opinion...reactions2replies
I Gave Up Driving, Now What?...During the pandemic, I decided that I would give up my car. I considered all the events unfolding at the time. The COVID-19 virus news reports were not looking good...reactions2comments
Running...I would like to know if anyone has similar experiences to me. I have had physical symptoms 8 years now. When I am unmedicated I run and exercise. In the...reactions10repliesExercise
Parkinson’s Holiday Stress and How to Handle It...The holidays fill my life with a potent mixture of joy and tension. In a conversation with my therapist, I recently explained some of the obvious reasons for my joy:...reactions1comment
Finding provider in US from abroad...Hello, I am living in eastern Europe and will be in the states this upcoming summer-fall. I was hoping for some advise on finding a motion disorder specialist that I...reactions3repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersDiagnosisMotor Symptoms
