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
The Right Neurologist Battle...One thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him...reactions5comments
The Duffel Bag of Eternity...The older I get, the more wisdom I see in always having an extra pair of underwear available. In fact, having an...reactions10comments
Medications and PD...I have a sought of PD being Progressive Super Nuclear Palsy or PSP.. there are very few that seem to suffer from...reactions8replies
Stepping Up to the Parkinson's Buffet...I am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak...reactions7comments
Dive into Detox for Parkinson's Disease Protection...In recent years, the term "detox" has gotten popularized by fad diets, social media, and diet culture. But the true sense of...reactionscomments
Med for PD...It seems like the medication that I have been making the diag, which was May, is worse? Sinemet...Is there anyone else that...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Being the Bad Guy: We All Have to Be It Now...My brother got accepted into the University of Southern California. He didn’t expect it to happen and frankly, I couldn’t believe it...reactions1comment
Informative Parkinson’s Podcasts...I’m an information addict. Any time I encounter a problem, a question, or an illness, I dive into the bookshelves to see...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
