Possible new treatment...Just read very promising news about a possible treatment for PD. the researchers point to a host of positive properties from a natural product molecule called Farnesol. They have screened...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Rhythmic-auditory stimulation ...Have any of you tried rhythmic-auditory stimulation before? If so, could you describe how it went? Were there any challenges associated with it?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersExerciseTreatment
Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?...Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes, her lifestyle could do with improvement. As well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insoles for Parkinson's disease...Good morning, I am Maria Gabriela, a college student. I am working on a project related to designing textured insoles for PD and I was wondering if someone had used...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentAssistive DevicesCoping
Stress Management and Why It Matters...As the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time during my life (and maybe in history), the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Thriving and Living Well With Parkinson's During These Stressful Times...Précis: Likely, your boss, manager, neighbor, or loved ones have sent you a list of things to do or survive better during the pandemic we all know well as COVID-19...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One Last First Pitch...In the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more like Nuke Laloosh (Robbins) hitting the mascot in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Brother ~ I just need to express my concerns!...When he was twenty one years old he managed to roll his vehicle in the mine where he worked and by all rights should have been killed as his head...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)Newly DiagnosedSide Effects
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 I been through such devastating trials and tribulations...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chasing Perfection and Having Parkinson’s ...Chasing perfection started early in my BP (before Parkinson’s) years. My parents had very high expectations of me. Straight A's? Don’t they have A+? First to Eagle Scout in my age group? Couldn’t you get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!...Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1...This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Parkinson's Gremlins...I woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled out of bed. I didn’t feel like I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Playing a musical instrument..guitar ...Hi. I used to play in a band many years ago and I have always played my guitar at parties etc But now I can’t even play a chord or...Reactions0reactionsComments17 replies
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 not mean you will get off the couch...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shaving With Tremors, Suggestions Appreciated Amongst Men Please...Someone, a male PwP, is having difficulties with shaving with tremors....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
The Beginning...As I looked down at my trembling hand the level of panic escalated. I shook my head and reminded myself that it was probably down to dehydration. My family had...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Where do I begin???...My brother, age 67, received an official diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last fall, although many of us had suspected it for quite some time. He has little confidence in the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivers & Care PartnersNewly Diagnosed
Shaving troubles...Hello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate hand tremors. Any compensatory strategies or products that...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners
Stalevo...I was having strong dyskinesia almost non stop. My Dr. switched me to Stalevo which is suppose to contain the same meds I was taking just less pills. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAcceptanceTreatmentSymptoms
