PD Pundit: Support Groups...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the benefits of participating in support groups. Peter shares how social isolation can even negatively impact health. Learn...reactions1comment
No Time For Parkinson’s Disease...Hi, I am 62 and feel 42 on my good days. That’s my brain speaking. Not my body. Not now. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about 4 months ago...reactions14comments
Mindful Meditation and Visualization for Parkinson's Anxiety...The initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be devastating. A feeling of helplessness, fear, and anxiety are common reactions. I was overcome by anxiety after my diagnosis. What did the future...reactions4comments
Accepting this disease...I am having trouble accepting this disease! I have always been independent and now that I can't drive anymore I have to depend on someone to take me places. I...reactions8repliesAcceptanceCoping
Structure, Structure, Structure...Sometimes, when I decide to act my age, I go off routine. I get wild and have my coffee at 11 AM instead of 10:30. Or I don’t make lunch...reactions3comments
Just how bad is my situation?Really!!...I have read some incredible life stories concerning PD on this site and to be honest, I am impressed by the thoughtfulness and determination reported by many in our community...reactions10repliesAcceptanceCoping
A Special Thanks to My Parkinson's Life Coach and Advisor...Thank goodness, I have a Parkinson's life coach (PLC) and advisor. This individual is the best PLC and advisor to lead the Team "Marc." My life coach is better than any...reactions15comments
Flour Power Your Way to Parkinson's Protection...Whole grains have a reputation for being good for the heart, but did you know that they can also fuel a healthy brain? Whole grains are a form of healthy...reactionscomments
New Medicine - GOCOVRI...Has anyone tried this medication? I just started and it seems to be good so far. Actually, more than good. I just wonder what other people have experienced. I think...reactions5repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)Motor SymptomsParkinsonism
Mom’s Shifting Role as It Relates Parkinson’s...I grew up in a 2 parent home. My dad worked as a realtor. My mom occasionally taught piano lessons and raised 6 kids. For most of my early years...reactions2comments
Having DBS done and going to the dentist...My husband had the DBS done and he has to get his teeth cleaned by hand and not using the drill. His neurologist doctor said it might interfere with his...reactions3replies
Wheelchairs and Bedside Commodes...In the most recent conversation we had with my father’s neurologist, he was able to look back at the progression of my father’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) and guesstimate what the...reactions1comment
Early exposure to chemicals, how is one to know...With respect to a recently posted article, -As a young technician in the computer industry in the 70’s exposed to TCE, a cleaner. And, Paraquat. In late 80’s as a...reactions6repliesAwareness
I Am Nothing Without My Parkinson's Medication...I am nothing without my Parkinson’s medication. A harsh and damning indictment upon my own self-worth. But, nonetheless very true. I could play the role of devil’s advocate. And I...reactions28comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like Parkinson's disease can...reactionscomments
YOPD diagnosis questions...In September of 2018, at age 32, I began taking Sinemet following a YOPD diagnosis and concurrent diagnoses of a torn labrum in my shoulder and cubital tunnel syndrome. I’m...reactions2repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)Diagnosis
Life Hacks for People with Parkinson's...Since I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020, I have been interested in how to make my life easier in my activities of daily living. These tidbits of...reactions14comments
2 months before diagnosis.......April 2013 and I manage to get through the ski holiday, not without a good degree of stress. On the last day P (husband) and J (younger son 17) take...reactions1comment
The Decline and Fall of Posy...In the previous article, What's Wrong with Me?, I described how our erstwhile sparkling young lady was now suffering a myriad of minor health problems. Please read on ... OMG!...reactions1comment
I just don't understand...I'm newly diagnosed with PD since February. I have tremors really bad and my feet go all the time. Sometimes I choke on my salvia and I never did this...reactions11comments
