Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery ...My neurologist has asked me to research deep brain stimulation surgery. I would really appreciate hearing from those of you that have had the procedure. I’m open to anything that...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCognitive Issues
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 lives. Variations on this theme go way back...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 just survived a colon cancer operation successfully (by...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Carer...I need help accepting that my roll in all this has become a carer from a wife. I get very down in myself as our life has changed and restricted...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Duopa...Has anyone been on a Duopa pump? If so, what are the pros and cons...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
The Voices of Our Community: Marc Mitnick...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 self-advocacy. Recently I discovered just how important that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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, a daily dose of prayers does wonders to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Laserlight Photobiomodulation treatment for Parkinson...I heard about a new laserlight treatment of Parkinson symptoms in Australia and Japan, replacing medication. Has anybody heard about availability of such treatment or apparatus in Europe?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Remission?...Does PD have any form of remission? At 75, I've had the typical symptoms for the last four years, including several falls. I've been on Madopar and if I missed...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
The Voices of Our Community: Frank Church...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
ParkinsonsDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ParkinsonsDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Soft Way to Fuel for Parkinson’s Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) may make it difficult to swallow, and your diet could need texture adjustments. In PD, swallowing impairments can vary from mild to challenging. If difficulty swallowing does...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Psychosis in Parkinson...My father 68 years old detected pdd 6 years back. Recently he shows symptomps like psychosis. He couldnot recognize his room and says its another place and chontinuously asking to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Incontinence...I suffer from suffer from both bowel and Urin incontinence. The long term history is less important for this comment. The intensity increased with PD. The problem became accute in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
wife doesn't understand...does anybody's spouse not understand what the full spectrum of parkinson's involve, or am i alone?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Managing Chronic Stress in Parkinson's...Chronic stress has a confounding effect on people with Parkinson's disease (PD). I recently came across 2 studies that reported how stress affects the motor symptoms of PD, including freezing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Opicapone...I have had Parkinson’s disease for about 7 years and have been on numerous tablets, which I found made me like a zombie, so I decided to stop taking so...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
speech problems in Parkinson's...Hello, I am a caregiver for my sister who has parkinson's. Lately, I have noticed that she repeats the last word I say a lot. Before she had Parkinson's, she...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMotor Symptoms
Posy Wonders If She Is Fooling Herself or Others...Posy was trying to psych herself up to take a solo trip to visit her daughter in Florida. But, as finances were tight, and Parkinson's disease had made the previous...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
