The Benefit of Coffee and Tea for Parkinson’s...Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea can be both a blessing and a curse. While they are rich in nutrients and contain neuroprotective properties, they can also interrupt your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
HELP PLEASE ...Sorry it is a long one… please read as I really need some advice! My father in law was diagnosed with PD 6 years ago and very quickly (within weeks)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCognitive IssuesDepression
On Pretending I’m Not Depressed or Anxious...For a long time, I have avoided admitting to others that I have depression and anxiety. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed. Pretending I’m not depressed or anxious with others...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sugar Cravings and Obsessions...When Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would be asked if she had developed any obsessive...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Diet...Hi I just wondered if anyone has any knowledge about wether including honey into the diet is of any benefit in the treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms.?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Dopamine and Parkinson’s Disease...If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of dopamine. You may have some questions about dopamine and how it affects...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone know a good serious forum/blog?...I want to read and participate in a good serious forum about alternative medicines for Parkinson’s. Does anyone know a good serious forum/blog?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Becoming an Amateur Artist Helped My Parkinson's Symptoms...About 35 years ago, I was working in an assisted living facility as a speech pathologist. I entered Sam's room to evaluate speech, voice, and swallow functioning. He was a nice...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Understanding Cramping and Parkinson’s Disease...I recently woke up to a message from my dad. He wrote: "Mary Beth, you should look and see if there’s a correlation between cramping and Parkinson’s." It seems that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A complete list of symptoms?...Hey, I just flew into Boston and boy are my arms tired. Can this be a result of Parkinson’s? I never had this problem before. Like so many other issues...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
Chewing on Guilt...I'd be lying if I told you that I don't struggle with guilt. Watching your dad cope with Parkinson's disease through a screen seems callous. When we talk on the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pregnancy and (Undiagnosed) Parkinson’s Disease...I was commuting to work when I noticed that something was significantly wrong with my left arm and leg. The limbs on the left side of my body were significantly...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
This is bull Shiz 🤬...I was recently diagnosed with PD, I was also dx with ms & a brain tumor in 2004. I was telling the doctor’s that I couldn’t bend my knees &...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisMedical MarijuanaNewly Diagnosed
Looking at Research on Life Expectancy with Parkinson’s...When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, I responded with denial. I assumed that, if he really had it, his life would be snuffed out too soon. That...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Deciding to Get the COVID Vaccine with Parkinson's...When my dad signed himself up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a flood of relief washed over me. Both of my parents are in their 60s, and I limited my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone noticed that Aleve (Naproxen) makes balance problems worst?...I have a tendency to put 1 and 1 together and fall short of 2 - I noticed that when I take Aleve I have major balance problems. I googled...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionMotor Symptoms
Research Opportunity...My name is Sydney Richards, and I am a student in the Master’s in Genetic Counseling Training Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I am conducting a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Caregiver Survival Skills From the Wild West...My husband and I recently went on a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. We had an amazing time and we were blessed by good weather. We chose to go on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
50 Bits of Parkinson's Wisdom for Fifty Years...Today, August 26, 2021, I turn 50 years old. And it has been 5 years since Avalanche Day, aka the day of diagnosis (September 27.) However, I am 10 years...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?...About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied to my Parkinson’s as well? Biofeedback is a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
