Farnesol...According to an article, farnesol, a plant-based substance has been shown to reverse PD in mice & is being researched at John’s Hopkins. Something to do with stopping the destructive...reactionsreplies
Understanding tension vs rigidity, dystonia ...Recently diagnosed with pd. I’m 77 yrs old. My main symptoms are tremors in hands & involuntary tension in arms. I can relax when concentrating on it. When I relax...reactions4repliesSymptoms
The Accidental Advocate...It was never my intention to be an advocate for women with Parkinson's disease (PD). I just started writing a blog, Twitchy Woman, to help people who were newly diagnosed...reactions2comments
New Vibrating Glove Therapy from Stanford?...Has anyone else heard about the VCR therapy being developed by Dr. Peter Tass at Stanford? It is non-invasive and uses a vibrating glove to influence changes in the brain...reactions4repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
My Experience with Anticipatory Grief...I have experienced anticipatory grief 2 times in my lifetime. The first was in 1974 when my 17 year-old daughter was first diagnosed, and later died, of spinal muscular atrophy...reactions18comments
3 Nuts to Go Nuts Over for Parkinson's Disease Protection...Embrace your inner health nut! This under-appreciated plant-based food is abundant in wholesome goodness for better health and Parkinson's disease protection. Check out the dietitian-recommended nuts my clients enjoy that...reactions6comments
CUE 1...I was at a Parkinson’s Christmas lunch on Tuesday & sat next next to somebody who was using one of these devices.She showed me how it worked & I felt...reactionsrepliesDeep Brain Stimulation
New PD Diagnosis and My Thoughts...I started tipping forward recently, lost my sense of smell a decade ago, and noticed one arm not swinging when I walked. My son did some research and Mr Google...reactions3comments
My Parkinson's Disease...I read the other stories from people like me who have Parkinson's. I have a problem with my hands shaking. It's not easy to eat as my hand shakes as...reactions4replies
Gas and acidity...My father has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease .The neurologist prescribed him syndopa m dicine along with many medicins related to brain. But he is suffering too much gas and...reactions2replies
The Other Side Of Parkinson’s...The name of the other individual in this piece and the location of our meeting has been changed to protect his identity. As still a smoker (yes, I know), I...reactions5comments
Dystonia in the feet and toes...My husband broke some toes on his left foot. With his dystonia, the foot cramps so hard that the toes are not healing. Is there anything that can keep his...reactions11repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Pitting oedema...I’ve had PD for 30+ years and received DBS 7 years ago. I’ve been bothered by marked pitting oedema in both ankles. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m also on...reactionsreplies
3 Important Things I’ve Learned from Parkinson’s Disease...One of the most important things my dad’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis provided me with is perspective. It is easy for me to lose sight of the things that are most...reactions3comments
Mr D...My ongoing story. Life with P.D. Some days I want to quit. Take today, please. I am sick and tired. Get on my home bike. I am uninterested. How long?...reactions3replies
Madopar not working ...I'd be very grateful for comments on this. I was diagnosed with PD in June and prescribed Madopar. It simply isn't working for me. I've had a DaT scan (...reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
My Battle with Parkinson's Disease Fatigue...I have Parkinson's disease (PD) and suffer from fatigue. My battle with PD-related fatigue is described as the type of total exhaustion that makes you unable to move, as though...reactions7comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactions1comment