Tactics to Improve Sleep...How’s your sleep? Are you getting enough? According to studies, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. More than...reactionscomments
Engulfed by the Enormity of the Diagnosis...When I was first diagnosed 8 long years ago, I recall letting out a guttural wail ... an aching sound that emanated...reactions6comments
Fear Of falling / Post Fall Syndrome...I would like to hear from you if you are familiar with the Post Fall Syndrome diagnosis. Not many people are aware...reactions3repliesMotor SymptomsAwarenessExercise
L-Theanine Benefits for Parkinson’s Disease...A few months before my family member was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), she had difficulty sleeping through the night. First, we...reactionscomments
My Eyes! My Eyes! Parkinson’s Vision Problems...I began to notice I was having some issues reading. It was okay for about 10 minutes or so and then I would...reactionscomments
Intestinal problems. Most people with PD seem to have constipation. I have the opposite problem and it impacts everything I do...I have the opposite problem and it impacts everything I do...reactions5replies
On Feeling Foggy and Feeble...When times are good, Posy feels on top of the world, but then there will be a "down" day, wherein Posy feels...reactions26comments
Coping with the Uncertainty of a Melanoma Diagnosis...I wrote recently about finding a little spot on my arm, going to my dermatologist, and being diagnosed with Melanoma. People with...reactionscomments
A Final Goodbye...My Dear ParkinsonsDisease.net Community, It is with a grave heart that I inform you this is my last article for ParkinsonsDisease.net. While...reactions6comments
Let me tell you the REAL story...43 year old male with wife and 6 yr old son. Diagnosed young onset Parkinson's 2018. I can't work considered disabled, can't...reactions2comments
The Value of Support Groups...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I knew I needed help! There was so much to learn and process. From a previous...reactions6comments
Balance Issues, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Parkinson’s...I have balance issues. I also have Parkinson’s disease and severe peripheral neuropathy. According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is caused by...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Celebrity Advocacy and Responsibility...I previously wrote an article about more presence for Parkinson's in popular media. My feeling was that presenting our condition organically, not...reactionscomments
Driving and Deep Brain Stimulation...The tires of the van hit the highway’s rumbling strips, ripping at a low pitch. My dad was out of bounds again...reactions6comments
I am designing a product, I am a GSCE pupil I would like your help....Hello, I am a GCSE people in the UK. I am doing a DT project on a weighted pen to help with...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
That Little Spot On My Arm...I noticed the spot on the back of my arm just above the elbow 2 or 3 months ago. A little smaller than...reactions3comments
Positivity leads to normality...Best attitudes with Parkinson's is that when your thoughts are all positive your, rigidity becomes soft and you are able to move...reactions13replies
Are Kegel Exercises Good for Men Too?...Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing...reactionscomments
Stressed or Desserts?...You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can...reactionscomments
Balancing Act...So much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is...reactions3comments
