How I Manage Drooling, Saliva, and GERD in Parkinson’s...Some people with Parkinson's disease develop excessive drooling, the medical term is sialorrhea. I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's disease. I have also evaluated and treated many people...reactions7comments
Women and Parkinson's ...Hi everyone, my names Cara. I'm a 4th year design student at NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For my final design project, I'm working on developing a digital product...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsYoung Onset (YOPD)Healthcare Team
Irregular blood pressure...My father (age 85) has parkinsons for last 10 years now. so far the medication has been helping to keep things in control, other than few side effects like constipation...reactions6repliesSymptomsSide Effects
Do You Have a Mentor?...Are you a motivator? Sometimes, when Posy feels particularly low, she finds it difficult to be a cheerleader for others. Yet, many wonderful people with horrible diseases carry on inspiring...reactions2comments
I Don’t Identify as Disabled...In 2021, I sat down with a psychiatrist who asked me a series of questions before giving me a diagnosis. She told me that I have post traumatic stress disorder...reactions4comments
The Right to Grrr...Somewhere in the midst of colonoscopy prep, I realized I had enough. Like many people with Parkinson’s, when I don’t eat, I get HANGRY (i.e GRRR). Starting Monday at noon...reactions4comments
Newly sufferig from Parkinsons'....This is in response to a question from Chris - Tips on coping with the effects of suffering from Parkinson's as a new sufferer. Hello Chris. I am also a...reactions3replies
Dentist visit and strange reaction to pain blockers...I made a scheduled trip to the dentist to have an old filing replaced. They used a nerve pain blocker on my upper jaw and things were going well. I...reactions10repliesSymptoms
I have trouble getting out of bed...I just bought an electric bed. However, I use to use a quarter side rail and I was able to get to a sitting position by myself However, now I...reactions5repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Just starting Sinemet. How long for effect?...Hi, My wife's neurologist ordered several imaging tests to rule out tumors or other spine/brain issues. A different test showed dopamine was about 2 standard deviations below average for my...reactions2replies
The Worst Hour of Every Day!...If I could just skip the first hour of every day - the "waking up/getting up hour," my life would be totally different and so much more positive and hopeful...reactions13comments
I wish I could play my guitar better...My name is Gary Michael Mazzola. I’m a Singer/songwriter and Actor/Director and I live in Tehachapi, CA. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012, but I probably had...reactions4comments
Who Is Behind the Facial Mask, Kemosabe?...Behind that facial mask, Kemosabe may be the Lone Ranger of Parkinson’s disease (PD). I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's. I have treated many patients in my practice for...reactions8comments
Recently Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease...It's been approximately a year now that I started noticing tremors in my right hand and arm. Within the last 2 months went to a neurologist who set me up...reactions3comments
Wellbeing: What a Difference a Dog Makes!..."All you need is Love"... well, plus food, shelter, and mountains of pills! Posy feels we should all own a dog. Not only does a dog motivate its owner to...reactions6comments
Acceptance...This quote from one of the ISCKON guru has changed my life. Do u have a problem -Yes-can i do something about it-Yes-why worry Do u have a problem -Yes-can...reactions3replies
Problems with an MRI...I went for an MRI the other day and I know that I was not moving, but the technician kept telling me that I was moving. I realized that maybe...reactions1reply
My wife has parky...Cut a long story short. She is on a duodopa pump for 1 year. She gets a burning sensation in her tummy. Any suggested remedies? We are available for info...reactions2replies
PD Attacking my eyes...About 6 years ago (around same time I was diagnosed with PD), I had surgery on my eye lids to reduce droopy eyes. Well the surgery went well, but about...reactions2replies
