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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions17replies
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
Shaving With Tremors, Suggestions Appreciated Amongst Men Please...Someone, a male PwP, is having difficulties with shaving with tremors....reactionsreplies
The Beginning...As I looked down at my trembling hand the level of panic escalated. I shook my head and reminded myself that it...reactions6comments
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...reactions6repliesHealthcare 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...reactions14repliesAssistive 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...reactions2repliesAcceptanceTreatmentSymptoms
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’s...It’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative...reactions6comments
Tremor help...Good afternoon I am a support person ( the only one) for my 65 year old cousin who resides in a nursing...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
My Issue with Defining Myself as a Caregiver...In the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those...reactions4comments
Shortness of breath, muscle weakness...Hello! I am 66yrs old and was diagnosed with akinetic-rigid Parkinson's in 2015. Over the past year, I have noted worsening sensation...reactions1reply
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ...After several years after being diagnosed with PD, my diagnosis was changed to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) which is very similar to...reactions1replyParkinsonism
Living with Parkinson's...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in March. Hate this. I've finally accepted it, but I still hate it. Balance is a big...reactions10repliesSide EffectsAssistive DevicesCoping
Permanent Parkinsonism or something else?...Not sure where to post this. A couple of years ago I noticed a weakness in my right hand and a gradually...reactions2repliesParkinsonismNewly Diagnosed
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?...Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
Thumb Tremor at rest?...Hello, I’m a 20 y.o. male, and I’ve had a strange symptom that came up a few times in the last week...reactions3repliesSymptomsMotor Symptoms
