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...reactions1replySurgery
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
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Pooping with Parkinson’s ...I never thought I would be starting a discussion on the role of pooping in a PD discussion. My PD dr has always stressed the importance of hydration and a...reactions3repliesAcceptanceAwareness
My PhD From The School of Getting Old...As I come ever closer to my 80th birthday, I feel I’ve gotten a PhD from the School of Getting Old. Through just getting older and managing several serious chronic...reactions16comments
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Expending Too Much Energy With Parkinson's Disease is Dangerous...One day last week, I did too much physical activity in one day. I went to the gym with my occupational therapist and participated in one hour of a strenuous...reactions17comments
dietician...I live in an assisted living facility where the meals are prepared for us. I have gained about 100 lbs. over the last 7 years. My doctor says that I...reactions12replies
How did you first get diagnosed with PD...My PCP suspects I have PD due to my muscle stiffness that doesn't go away and have been having issues crop up in my procedural memory. I was told this...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
speech problem...I find it difficult to hold a conversation. My speech is labored -- it takes a lot of effort to pronounce the words. Sometimes the word will not come out...reactions26repliesAcceptanceDepressionCoping
The Price is Right! Or Is It? Parkinson's Meds and Me...I take medications to control certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. I consider myself fortunate that there are generic forms of the drugs I take each day, which are Azilect, Requip...reactions5comments
How I Benefit from Rock Steady Boxing Workouts...Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a boxing exercise program dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's reduce the symptoms associated with this insidious disease. It incorporates activity that increases speed, endurance...reactions10comments
My Worst Enemy...I hate Parkinson’s disease. I don’t say those words lightly because I’m friendly and I try not to take life too seriously. That began to change back in 2008. I...reactions8comments
The hunt for answers... it's a long one....It started as early as the 1990s. Eyes failing, fast heart rate, then loss of smell around 2006. My nerves went or so I thought around that time as well...reactions6comments
