Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease...People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that...reactions1comment
Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's Medication...Most of us who live with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s know firsthand what a struggle it is to find the right...reactionscomments
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should Know...When it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a...reactions16comments
What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?...While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some...reactions1comment
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson's...Since I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I...reactions48comments
Are Ataxia and Parkinson’s Disease Related?...Ataxia is a word used to describe any type of uncoordinated movement. It comes from the Greek term “a taxis,” which means...reactions2comments
Speech and Swallowing Difficulties...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term, progressive disease that affects the nervous system. Some of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease...
Posy: Medical Detective...Posy has become a medical detective! She can’t help drawing conclusions from published medical research combined with her own experience of Parkinson’s...reactions9comments
ParkinisonISM?...Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought...reactions4comments
Living day by day...First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a...reactions7comments
Neuralink and Synchron Race to Change Movement Disorder Outcomes...Elon Musk’s latest business venture, Neuralink, has the potential to change the way medical professionals manage movement disorders. But Neuralink’s competitor, Synchron...reactions1comment
Just One of Those Questions...Most of us have probably been there. A random question, maybe or maybe not about Parkinson’s, that just seems from left field. Often those...reactions2comments
Shifting Your Parkinson’s Paradigm...Keeping your mind and body active is one of the most effective ways of fighting Parkinson’s. Exercise has been proven to slow...reactions3comments
Parkinsonism is a "Bear" to Bear...I was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and...reactions6comments
The Blame Game...Recently, my wife assigned me to the task of picking up garage door openers and then having the guy at the store...reactionscomments
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How Elon Musk’s Latest Business Venture Could Impact Parkinson’s Disease...Elon Musk’s latest business venture is turning heads in the medical industry. While Musk is most well-known for his work with Tesla...reactions4comments
Denial?...I’ve always considered myself to be someone with a strong desire to learn. This is manifested in many different ways. When making...reactions9comments
What Are Common Symptoms of Parkinson's?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that gets worse over time. In people with PD...
What A Difference A Bed Makes...Waking up in the middle of the night and wandering through the house. Sliding off the bed in the morning because his...reactions4comments
