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
Swallowing ...The muscles in the back of my throat have stopped working. I was just told today that I need to be on an all liquid diet because of the risk...reactions19replies
Parkinsons and General Anaesthetic...My husband has been told he will need a General Anesthetic (GA) to have a double cataract operation because of his shaking head. Presumably he will be under anesthetic for...reactions2repliesSurgery
Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your Mind...I have always found it more soothing to live in a clear neat environment. However I soon discovered how quickly your living space can become increasingly cluttered after I was...reactions12comments
Panic Attacks...Hello. My father (72) was diagnosed with Parkinson's a little over a year ago. It began as tremors but has progressed into the non-motor symptoms side very quickly. Over the...reactions4repliesCognitive IssuesDepressionMental Health
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy wonders if the only way to live meaningfully is to keep challenging herself. She has been "working" very hard for a couple of months. She has conducted concerts, taken...reactions8comments
Fatigue and depression following COVID-19 in a Parkinson’s patient...Hey people, I wonder if any of you can share some advice, ideas or insights here: My father, who’s 76 years old, suffers from Parkinson’s for the last 1.5 years...reactions2repliesApathyDepressionSleep
