PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 3)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions4comments
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) vs. Parkinson's: What's the Difference?...Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time...reactions10comments
Worrying About Parkinson's: What Keeps Me Awake At Night?...I often worry about my Parkinson’s. There are things that sit deep inside my brain that whenever I’m feeling low, tired, or...reactions5comments
Newly Diagnosed Mother...My 90 year old Mother has been diagnosed with early Parkinson's via observation of her symptoms. No MRI or blood tests were...reactions3comments
Community Views: 7 Lesser Known Parkinson’s Symptoms You Wish Would Disappear...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is far more complicated than simply dealing with tremor. This diagnosis can affect the entire body, including the brain...reactions36comments
From Urinary Incontinence to Parkinson's: My Father's Diagnosis Story...In January 2018, my father received his Green Card in the mail. I knew what it was the minute I grabbed the...reactionscomments
Anxiety, Apathy, & Parkinson's: My Approach for Coping with These Symptoms...Part of what has sustained my mobility and my sanity with living with Parkinson’s disease for 30+ years has been a combination...reactions8comments
Learning how to party again...Before PD I used to love to dance. One of the first symptoms I had was the inability to coordinate my limbs...reactions4comments
Long Distance (Virtual) Caregiving: Staying Connected...When someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially Parkinson's, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
Kim1's Story...I have had PD for a whole year. Well, probably longer than that. But was not diagnosed after being quite ill for...reactions6comments
Night sweating...I had parkison's like ten years or longer,. I just turned 60 on June 9, so tired of sweating at night. Hate...reactions1comment
I can relate...The article about self care sounds like me. I'm not used to focusing so much on myself. The amount I spend on...reactions3comments
Nutrition Needs for People with Parkinson's: High Protein Diet?...I am sitting in a tightly packed coffee shop in New York City, working on my writing when, as my song changes...reactions3comments
How Do I Safely Dispose of Old or Unused Medication?...Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
It is a bummer!...I cannot eat anything with protein, even vegetarian foods with protein causes may medication not to work. SO naturally, I tried not...reactions2comments
Ending Parkinson's Disease Book Giveaway (Now Closed)...With approximately 60,000 Americans being diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, preventing this disease is on the forefront of the scientific and medical...reactions2comments
Frustrations Around Medicare Changes...With the new year came a lot of new things - resolutions, expectations, and hope for a brighter future. What is something...reactions2comments
Looking for Answers...My mother has a brother and a half-sister with PD. She has suffered with depression, anxiety and declining physical function for many...reactions4comments
49 y/o Married Veteran, F.D./Emb w Tbi...Hello all, Apologies but sweet Jesus I loathe typing ANYTHING anymore! Ha! I’ve got squirrels in the attic when I used to...reactions2comments