The Right Medication On Time Every Time...One frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem...reactions5comments
Orthostatic Hypotension...Orthostatic hypotension is a condition where the blood pressure drops when you stand or sometimes even sit up. This can cause dizziness...
Sleep Issues...Parkinson's disease (PD) and sleep issues are often related. Most people with PD have sleep problems at some point. PD itself may...
Mask-Like Expression (hypomimia)...People with Parkinson's disease (PD) can experience different symptoms, and these symptoms can vary in severity. Some people with PD experience a...
An Interview with Pickleball Instructor Deonna Shake..."Pickles! Pickles, bring back that ball right now!" I smile thinking of a dog named Pickles. It is not just his name...reactionscomments
What I’ve Learned About Mannitol...My dad and I are always on the hunt for strategies that may help to alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. Recently, we've both...reactions1comment
Karl’s History Day by Day...In 2012 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It came as a shock to me I said here it goes again. I had...reactions5comments
The First Step Is Always the Hardest..."The first step is always the hardest" is a saying most of us have had echoing around in our brains our whole...reactions1comment
Tremor...Tremor in Parkinson's disease (PD) results from the lack of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that helps...
Dealing with the Side Effects of Our Meds...Here in the United Kingdom, the warm spring and summer months tend to increase the whole population’s happiness and productivity. There just...reactionscomments
Living Without Regrets...If you knew you were facing the last months or years with a loved one, would you do anything differently? Would you...reactions5comments
Just an Excuse?...Posy wonders if her brain created a proper disease as an excuse for her increasing physical and depressive ailments. Of course, Posy...reactionscomments
Tips for People With Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease...Young-onset Parkinson's disease (PD) is PD diagnosed in a person younger than 50. It is a rare condition that occurs in 2...reactionscomments
Fatigue...Do you or someone close to you with Parkinson's disease (PD) have trouble getting through the day without feeling physically or mentally...
Adding Complementary Therapies To Your Toolkit Can Have Real Results...What brings us happiness does not always mesh with what is found to be healthy. Chips, cookies, cake, and too much of...reactions2comments
I Hate Parkinson's...There, I have said it. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. No, this isn’t a pity party. It is...reactions8comments
Deep Brain Stimulation: Pros and Cons...DBS, also known as deep brain stimulation, has replaced other hallmark procedures when it comes to treating PD symptoms. Although not a cure...reactions5comments
Be Your Own Best Advocate...In a former article about the "7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinsons," the first habit I mentioned was the need for...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Prayer for Parkinson's...P is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me...reactionscomments
