Mental illness meds and Parkinson's disease...Please let me know if there are any others who had a mental illness and took meds for long time and then developed aggressive form of Parkinson's. A doctor at...reactions1reply
freesing gate...This week I came up with an idea to help me with my worsening freezing Gate issue. This may sound strange and simplistic, but If I wear only one shoe...reactions5replies
Who Gets Parkinson's?...Genes, inflammation, diet ... There are thoughts on what might predispose or cause a person to develop Parkinson's disease. Posy wonders if having a classic Type A personality is a...reactionscomments
talking on the telephone...a devise to hold a phone while speaking...reactions2repliesAssistive Devices
Losing weight ...Hi I'm sharon, I have had parkinson's for 2 years diagnosed but think I had it for years defore I was diagnosed. I was just wondering if anybody had experience...reactions8replies
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
(Possible) Depression advice...Hi, my dad has parkinsons. He's in his late 80's. He's just come out of hospital after another fall where he partially broke his hip. He has had his op...reactions4replies
Walking In Someone Else's Shoes...It’s difficult enough to walk in my own shoes sometimes- literally and figuratively. I can get a rock in my shoe which hinders my walking or life throws me a...reactions5comments
Creating a Successful Fundraising Campaign...At the beginning of 2021, my spouse decided to start a fundraising campaign for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. The goal was to raise a minimum of...reactionscomments
Same Upbringing, Different Outcomes...Last time, in "Lack of Regular Exercise," we heard how Posy's formative years encouraged her to be active. So, why and when did Parkinson's creep in? Is it a rogue...reactions9comments
immunotherapy...I recently started chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer. I've noticed my shaking has greatly reduced. I wonder if others have had this experience and could this be a cure?...reactions2repliesTreatment
Parkinson's Plus Severe Osteoarthritis...Since October last year, things have been very difficult with trying to walk with severe bone on bone arthritis in my left hip and my left knee as my knee...reactions4comments
Early Stages Symptoms Remission?...Greetings! I have been told that it is possible I MAY have PD. While I'm waiting for my first neuro appointment, I have been doing some research. It appears that...reactions2replies
Why I Have a Speech Pathologist on My Medical Team...Many people with Parkinson's (PWP) develop a speech and voice disorder. As a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I have treated many Parkinson’s patients. Speech pathologists treat speech, voice, and dysphagia...reactions9comments
A Sad Way to Gain Perspective...Ever since the first onset of Parkinson’s symptoms, I’ve complained, crabbed, and mourned what I’ve lost from my earlier life. I’ll never drive again. So, I’ll never go shopping alone...reactions7comments
My boyfried has been diagnosed with Parkinsons...My boyfriend has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I really need help. All I do is cry. I am afraid to cry in front of him because I feel that I...reactions13repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceDepression
A Socialite with Parkinson's...The term "socialite" was my mother's, who was elated when I was named one of our city's debutantes years ago. At the time, I was following a dream to become...reactions3comments
Dealing with the Side Effects of Our Meds...Here in the United Kingdom, the warm spring and summer months tend to increase the whole population’s happiness and productivity. There just seems more point to life when one can...reactionscomments
Curing Parkinson’s (real)...Please note: I am not selling anything thing. No vitamins, minerals or anything in between. This is information that could help for those who have no hope. I have Parkinson’s...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
