Trying CBD for Parkinson’s Disease...Last Christmas, I ordered my dad a CBD tincture that was supposed to help him to cope with anxiety and sleep. As a resident of Colorado, I’d used CBD tinctures...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Ready to Go Adventure Traveling with Parkinson's?...You know the routine. Plan a fabulous trip. Get to your destination. Overdo it on the first day. Spend the next 2 days in bed. Repeat. Many of us continue...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Covid Experience...I was diagnosed on July 27, 2021. After making a second trip to the ER I was admitted directly to the ICU with severe Hypoxia and Covid Pneumonia. I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Constructive Creativity - Get Your Art On!...I am a firm believer in creativity as a path to producing more than just art. Over the last few years I discovered that creativity produces mindfulness, stress relief, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My father passed away ...My father was diagnosed with pd in 2004,over the last 3 years and with covid stopping people going out he seem to get worse faster,and also he started seeing allucinations...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Pre-Parkinson's Events Leading to My Diagnosis...About 5 years prior to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I noticed puzzling changes in my physical and mental functioning that I thought were unrelated and just signs of...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I Need Your Help...I was diagnosed two years ago. A few months ago, I started humming continuously, only stopping when I sleep. Has anyone had this happen, or aware of someone dealing with...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesSide Effects
Not Driving - Loss of Independence or a Blessing?...I have always been an independent person and enjoy exploring new places. The ability to drive gave me the opportunity to travel to various locations and become involved in activities...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Looking Back Can Predict the Future...Looking back can predict the future. Here are several scenarios I experienced leading up to a Parkinson's diagnosis. In hindsight, I was exhibiting Parkinson's disease symptoms. Scenario 1: I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Complications of International Travel...Posy, who lives in the UK, needed to to see her daughter, who lives in the USA. She needed to. Her daughter was very unwell and she needed her mom...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
methylphenidate and Parkinson...Hi, Is there anyone using methylphenidate or adderall (for adhd), or have used it along with your PD medication ?--and did you have some bad side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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 be hospitalized, cutting his joyous week short. And...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Farnesol ...Berry Compound Reverses Parkinson’s in Mice- This study was result of screening of over 230,000 compounds. Farnesol , a natural product contained in many fruits and even animals, was fed...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
The Advantages of Parkinson's Disease...When looking at the categories suggested for submission I noticed that there is not a category for the advantages of Parkinson’s disease. What a glaring omission. How could this oversight...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 (our shorkie poo), running to the door to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hernia Mania...Have you noticed how weird life is these days? Through some perverse twist of historical fate, we exist in a moment of monumental, unprecedented calamity. We struggle to live normal...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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, managing treatment – all while taking care of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Sweet Treats for Parkinson’s Disease Protection...The holiday season doesn’t seem to end until after Valentine’s Day! It can often feel like a feeding frenzy, especially for sugary desserts. But the excess consumption of refined sugar...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Good Days, Bad Days: Could It Be My Attitude?...Almost all of us who have Parkinson’s experience good days and bad days. Focusing on how I feel physically doesn’t consider all the elements impacting my days. Depression, isolation, and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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 appointment to have his teeth cleaned for the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
