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
HELP PLEASE ...Sorry it is a long one… please read as I really need some advice! My father in law was diagnosed with PD...reactions2repliesCopingCognitive 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
Diet...Hi I just wondered if anyone has any knowledge about wether including honey into the diet is of any benefit in the...reactions2repliesDiet & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyResearch & 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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments