The Blame Game...Recently, my wife assigned me to the task of picking up garage door openers and then having the guy at the store reprogram them. While there, I thought I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living day by day...First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a good neurologist? I’m having trouble also getting good...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
After some advice ...Hello, I have been dealing with many symptoms to do with Parkinson's but recently the neurologist has told me I have functional neurological disorder and my datscan came back normal...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Deep Brain Stimulation ~ Operation Complete!...My young brother just successfully had DBS op! He is almost fifty, battled for almost a decade! Watched him deteriorate! Wife left him! HIs young son looking after him! Could...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)PositivityDeep Brain Stimulation
How Elon Musk’s Latest Business Venture Could Impact Parkinson’s Disease...Elon Musk’s latest business venture is turning heads in the medical industry. While Musk is most well-known for his work with Tesla and SpaceX, the entrepreneur and investor is developing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Denial?...I’ve always considered myself to be someone with a strong desire to learn. This is manifested in many different ways. When making a major purchase I will gather as much...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to get the best out of DBS ...DBS is gaining popularity. It is effective. There are a few PWPs who have got the surgery. What regime of exercise should be followed so that best results can be...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
What A Difference A Bed Makes...Waking up in the middle of the night and wandering through the house. Sliding off the bed in the morning because his feet were not in the right position. My mother...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stop Making That Noise!...Have you ever found yourself highly annoyed by the sound of someone tapping on the table, the constant clicking of a ballpoint pen, loud chewing or rustling paper? When I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Accommodations for those of us with disabilities ...I am becoming increasingly frustrated by finding so many places that claim to be handicap accessible and then I find that they are not. Most stores ,restaurants, etc in our...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessCoping
Should we move?...My husband is recently diagnosed. He’s 72 and has a small business in another state, which he travels to every 3 to 4 weeks. He also runs the same business...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
The Voices of Our Community: Dan Glass...Join Angela and me as we sit down for an interview with Dan Glass to hear his perspective on living with Parkinson's disease. Dan’s style is candid and personal in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It Was the Sidewalk's Fault!...The sidewalk did it! I like to tell people that I was attacked by the sidewalk. It wasn’t my fault. Really, it wasn’t. It seems that every time I am...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Restless Leg Syndrome ...I have had Parkinson's for about 6 years and during the past year l have developed RLS. It definitely interfere with any long periods of night time sleep ls this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Itchy Skin, Melanoma, and Parkinson’s Disease...For the past few weeks, I started to have severe itching all over my body. However, I did not take or use any new medications or soaps. Nevertheless, I started itching...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PWP: People With Parkinson's Living Alone...Not everyone, including myself has a caregiver (i.e. spouse , family member) living with them. Therefore, because of our single and alone status we don't have the immediate caregiver access...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesParkinsonismYoung Onset (YOPD)Non-Motor Symptoms
The Next Step...I was diagnosed 2 years ago this September. My life is nothing short of a roller coaster. I am a retired nurse; but I have to tell you, I've learned...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I fear for my future...I’m going to turn 70 later this year and my retirement is not going as I planned. After a life of independence and good health, I now can’t walk and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Feel Anxious ... Is That a Parkinson’s Symptom?...I feel anxious almost all the time and occasionally have anxiety attacks. Does Parkinson’s have anything to do with anxiety? According to Johns Hopkins, "Research shows that up to 40 percent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep...Doctors and many other types of smart people agree: The most effective remedy for insomnia is to get plenty of sleep. This is easier said than done, of course, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
