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
Dr’s Orders...I found out in 2018 that I had Parkinson’s. I was recommended a Dr at Shane’s University of Florida Gainesville by my orthopedic Dr. After evaluation I was prescribed carbidopa/levodopa...reactions1comment
International Travel with PD...One of my passions is traveling, especially foreign travel. Every year for the past 16 years, I have taken a trip overseas. For 12 of those years, I’ve learned to...reactions6comments
How I Am Managing Micrographia...My first inkling I had Parkinson’s disease (PD) was when I realized that I had micrographia at work. I am a certified medical speech pathologist and had intensive experience with...reactions4comments
Excessive saliva...I am into my 8th year with PD, and I am so exhausted trying to deal with excess saliva, that is so thick and constant. Sleeping is difficult as my...reactions4repliesSide Effects
Flavonoids: Powerful Phytonutrients for PD...While flav is in the name, it’s not their only end game! Besides being tasty, flavonoids also provide brain-boosting benefits that can help protect neurons and slow down cognitive decline...reactions1comment
The Criminal Intent of Parkinson's..."They" say that Parkinson's doesn’t shuffle people off this mortal coil. Instead, "they" would blame Parkinson’s related health "concerns" (like aspiration pneumonia and falls) for this criminal act. Here, it...reactions10comments
Love ...Has anyone's wife having Parkinson ever wanted to stay married and not live together because she doesn't want you to go through it...reactions6repliesApathy
Staying healthy and positive with Parkinson's ...I started my YouTube channel in an effort to inspire others to also stay healthy and positive with PD. I have exercise and motivational videos that I hope some find...reactions4repliesExercisePositivity
The Repercussions of Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy previously described how she performed at a soirée under difficult conditions. Here, she will describe her conclusions about taking risks. She wonders if she should still challenge herself to...reactions16comments
My Parkinson’s Life with Neurological Physical Therapy...At one time or another, most of us have been prescribed physical therapy to aid in the treatment and recovery from a surgery or injury. Some of us have gone to...reactions17comments
