Unstable ...Does anyone feel like this?. It's like your standard in a room completely covered with marles. You walk on top them....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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 rectum. While this may sound like TMI (too...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I've had it with the medical community. ...I've gone from active and self sufficient to walking with great difficulty, shuffling and unstable in a matter of less than three months. I went back to my neurosurgeon, I've...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingHealthcare Team
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 treatment for the disease, allowing patients to replace...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 and told I would probably not be able...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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. The morning started out well. We had our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 gotten worse. My "story" is not for the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 I am, I’m me! I’ll shake you’ll see...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Tough Decision to Put Dad In A Nursing Home...My head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying to use my own advice from past articles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptoms The beginning....I started to write this but for some reason I flipped to another page, still finding my way around this. When I was first diagnosed with PD, I was shocked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Parkinson’s and thyroid...I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It started with a tremor on my left hand (pointy finger). I also have a very low TSH (hyperthyroid - multiple nodules). Anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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 laundry, Tuesday dishes, and maybe by Wednesday, clean...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Changing Meds timeframe?...Hello, I was diagnosed last year (July). I live in Eastern Europe. My (national) Doctor put me on 2 meds and they have helped somewhat. My symptoms are left-hand tremble...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceDepression
Freezing...Has anyone tried or is using the laser device that attaches to cane or walker to help with freezing?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMotor Symptoms
Good and bad days....Can you have good and bad days even though you are not on any medication....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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 she is determined to make lemonade when presented...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tongue Fasciculations ...Hi I am recently diagnosed early onset at 51. Does anyone else have tongue Fasciculations as part of their symptoms? My tongue twitches and squirms like a worm on hook...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
off times...We have all heard of off days, but has anyone had off weeks or even off months? I have a few times, and think this is it...progressing and I'll never...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Living with Parkinson's a Moment at a Time...For most of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we’ll have Parkinson’s as our constant companion for many years. Throw in that it is a progressive disease, with almost all treatment being...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
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, you can't fool yourself any longer that you...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
