Back muscles in constant spasm...Hi, i’m new to the forum. I’m just trying to explore the symptoms i’m having and find an explanation for them. For...reactions2repliesSymptomsMotor Symptoms
There’s No Time Like Now...Ever since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
'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...reactionscomments
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...reactions18replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions12comments
Nourianz ...After 11 years of carbo levo 5 times a day began having off periods. Tried ongentys first but had major side effects...reactionsreplies
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...reactions2comments
Incorrect Diagnosis...10 yrs ago a diagnosis was given to me ...Parkinsons. My family doctor prescribed Levodopa 100 & 25 mg. Sometime later I...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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?...reactions30repliesCoping
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...reactions6comments