Facing Multiple Illnesses at the Same Time...Before I was born, my dad almost lost his life to ulcerative colitis. He was on his honeymoon when he had to...reactions4comments
Swallowing Problems and Parkinson’s..."Swallowing is a big deal for Parkinson’s people," Dad explains one early morning. I know that he is hinting at one of...reactions7comments
The Timing of Parkinson’s Medications...When my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his...reactionscomments
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease...When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't...reactions9comments
Treating the Cause Rather than the Symptoms...I recently felt the urge to air out my dirty laundry by writing an email to an uncle. I wanted to know...reactionscomments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice Treatment...I recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help...reactions13comments
My Eyes! My Eyes! Parkinson’s Vision Problems...I began to notice I was having some issues reading. It was okay for about 10 minutes or so and then I would...reactionscomments
Using Technology to Fight Parkinson’s...As I watch my dad’s Parkinson’s progress, I’m always looking for ways to combat his symptoms. He already addresses diet, and exercise...reactionscomments
Sparky Speaks about Immunizations and Pets...Right after ParkinsonsDisease.net published my COVID vaccine article, I came home from work to find the canine love of my life, Sparky...reactions5comments
Hernia Mania...Have you noticed how weird life is these days? Through some perverse twist of historical fate, we exist in a moment of...reactions6comments
Swimming and Parkinson’s...Every year, my family travels up north to enjoy a week-long vacation on a Michigan lake. Historically, we’ve travelled to the lapping...reactionscomments
Calling All Couch Potatoes...Hello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Home Hacks...I’ve noticed that my dad takes advantage of certain household features when Parkinson’s makes his day uncertain. For example, he frequently leans...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions2comments
Life Transitions & Parkinson's: When Not Happening is Happening...According to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events...reactions5comments
Engulfed by the Enormity of the Diagnosis...When I was first diagnosed 8 long years ago, I recall letting out a guttural wail ... an aching sound that emanated...reactions6comments
Is Marijuana a Treatment Option for People with Parkinson's Disease?...The stigma surrounding marijuana has been fading for some time. In recent years, it has been fully legalized for medical use in...reactions1comment
An Overlooked Parkinson's Symptom: Hiccups...The most common, noticeable signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are motor symptoms, especially tremors. They affect about 70 percent of people with...reactions4comments
Other Non-Motor Symptoms...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most known for the primary motor symptoms: tremor, slowed movement (bradykinesia), rigidity, and balancing issues (postural instability). PD...
My Dad, My Other Hero...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "My Mom, My Hero". Today my dad had a dental...reactionscomments
