Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?...I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about women with Parkinson’s disease (PD). I had to submit...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time Checkbook...Balancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically active as possible. It wasn’t always that way. I initially...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly...Ah, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of gifts you don't want. On top of mobility...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Husband unable to move !...Hi my husband has PD for five years and takes Sinemet plus. Last night he had a little more to drink than usual and he forgot to take his Sinemet...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
My Role in the Cull of Connections...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and a fallacy to say that the blame for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One More Thing I Didn’t Know...When we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had at least a passing experience with everything life...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Two Sides of the Parkinson’s Experience...In the past I’ve been "blessed?", "burdened?", and "frustrated?" to be a caregiver. Now it is my turn at needing a caregiver. The following is what I’ve learned from both...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Nourianz ...After 11 years of carbo levo 5 times a day began having off periods. Tried ongentys first but had major side effects. On day 14 of Nourianz 20 mg. I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Parkinson’s Disease Cookbooks...I was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there are cookbooks that are specifically designed for those...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Incorrect Diagnosis...10 yrs ago a diagnosis was given to me ...Parkinsons. My family doctor prescribed Levodopa 100 & 25 mg. Sometime later I saw a Neurologist. The diagnosis was accepted ad...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Foods That Help Protect Parkinson's Throughout the Holiday Season...Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden lifestyle changes can wreak havoc on disease symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shame on you Mr. Parkinson's...Dear Mr. Parkinson's, You have very poor manners. As a child, I was taught to ask permission before I did something. NOT YOU! You did not ask my permission to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Lack of Regular Exercise...Last time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents, was a bit of an effort for Posy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Inevitable Cull of Connections...There was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections. The enormity of the juggernaut diagnosis that I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Health Care Decisions for Your Future...An uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved ones is deciding how your healthcare is managed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Multiple Conditions with Parkinson's...As this article states, Parkinson's has been linked to several other health conditions. What other conditions are you managing along with Parkinson's? What's the most challenging part about treating more...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesCoping
Memory Loss and Parkinson’s...My mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m venturing a guess. I’ve seen changes that Parkinson’s...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Joy of Journaling...After being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express my emotions and fears. My parents gave me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Deep stretching, deep tissue massage, or Myofascial release therapy...Exercise is well documented as being helpful for persons with Parkinson’s (and, of course, for just about everyone). I recently had a deep stretching session and wonder if others have...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesExerciseTreatment
