Overcoming :PD...do anyone know of a success story regarding overcoming PD or living through PD...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPositivity
Grandma, Can You Play?...As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in age from 5 to 20 years old. I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is paraquat relation with PD real?...I received a text from my sister concerning paraquat and it’s connection to PD. I googled it and there seems to be a study or many studies concerning this (...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
Newby...Hello everyone. My mom has had Parkinson’s for 3 years now. She’s 84. We recently moved her from an assisted living in Texas to Florida to be near my husband...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I Have What? I Thought It Was......Looking back to 2017, maybe a bit earlier, I figured I was in pretty good shape for my 72 years. Sure, my back ached a bit and I did some...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Could it be Parkinsons...I'm new to this forum. I have been having tremors in my left hand for over a year now. Then several months later, pain in the arm as if possible...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Saying Goodbye to My Car...I didn’t come looking for you. I was intent on buying a "lesser" model. "Oh, but I have something that will be hard to resist" spoken like one would expect...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hi, my dad was just diagnosed with Parkinson's...Hi, my dad was just diagnosed with Parkinson's. I'm not sure what to do now. Anyone who has been through this could you share any advice or thoughts you have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
A Journey To Unknown Ending...My name is Jeehan, 43 years of age, married with 3 children. I got pregnant to my second child, a baby girl whom I named Nada. At first everything was...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Build Good Memories Today...Once upon a time, while chatting with a fellow teacher about how to engage our college students in their journey to academic success, we found ourselves in a discussion of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?...I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had never watched Jon Oliver before. I knew of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication after12 years without ...My sister is a practicing Christian Scientist and hasn’t taken any medication for her Parkinson’s. She is nearly immobile now. If she takes medication now, can the severe symptoms of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Understanding How Parkinson's Feels...Many people who mingle with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from top to bottom to give you my feels. My toes...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
My Journey in Therapy Dealing with My Father's Parkinson's...In September 2020, my father calmly expressed to my mother how depressed he felt as she got ready for work. When my mother called me that morning, she decided to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like Parkinson's Disease. Often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
VETERANS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE...Just wondering if there are other veterans diagnosed with PD and if anyone has applied for VA disability....Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesInsurance & Disability
Let's Talk Frankly: About Life with PD from a Caregiver or PWP's Viewpoint...Let's talk frankly about your inner feelings of being a PWP (Person with Parkinson's) or a caregiver's point of view. Let us talk freely. Let's help each other. How about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCopingTips & Advice
Image Issues and Reputation...We hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms with it." She instructed her husband James and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The OK Corral...I love the doctors and staff in my local healthcare network. They are great people and, for the most part, do a wonderful job keeping me as healthy as a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hello, My name is 'Flash'....I love telling people that. As a younger person, starting out in the restaurant business, I was your average youngster-portly (but as my great grandmother would say-'I grew into my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
