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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9repliesExerciseTreatment
My incident with PD....Hello, I am Ram from India 66 years of age retired after 35 yrs service in Oil and Gas industry. My family...reactions4repliesAcceptance
Vertigo ...I seemed to have gotten vertigo a few yrs. ago. Was diagnosed with pd in Aug. I am 75. Looking back, my...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Microaggressions and Parkinson's Disease...I am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America...reactions4comments
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?...Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is...reactionscomments
The Timing of Parkinson’s Medications...When my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his...reactionscomments
Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's and Depression...Depression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and...reactions2comments
Can a PD diagnosis stem from a previous injury?...First of all, I am trying to figure out whether or not a previous injury could exaserbate a PD diagnosis. I had...reactions2repliesDiagnosisParkinsonism
Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is ......Dear Santa, Thank you for all the past holiday gifts you delivered to me such as the great toys, beautiful socks, ties...reactions6comments
Positive or Negative Change Is Hard ...The self-help industry would have you believe change is easy. Just follow a few steps and you will embrace change. Reality says change is...reactions2comments
Lesser of Two Evils...Greetings, My name is Tim, and I have been wrestling with Parkinson’s for the past nine years after having been diagnosed at...reactions5comments
Making it to Alaska...It’s the day before my 30th birthday when I wake to a cold Alaskan morning. It has been a dream of mine...reactions3comments
How are you celebrating a stress-free Thanksgiving? Can you share any easy recipes?...Stress free holidays...reactions1reply
My Mom, My Hero...I have written a lot about my dad who is almost 87 years old and has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. It’s been...reactionscomments
How to Manage Constipation Throughout the Holiday Season...The holiday season rarely runs smoothly. In fact, it can be quite hard. The combination of constipation-inducing medications, large holiday meals, and...reactions4comments
Ultrasound and Parkinson’s ...I recently got some info from a friend concerning ultrasound and tremors. I researched a little and found articles touting its effect...reactions5repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
What Follows "You Have Parkinson's Disease?"...In 1979 I was unaware of a newly published book that would become meaningful to me 42 years later. Reading Transitions, by...reactions7comments
Maintaining Interest in Hobbies Post Diagnosis...As an introvert, I find comfort in silence. I recharge my batteries from the depths of my home, where I’m commonly reading...reactions7comments
Don't Refuse, Don't Resist...In Pennsylvania, there is a small town called Centralia. Not much is there, but you may have heard of it since a...reactions6comments
