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...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...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...reactions5repliesMotor SymptomsParkinsonismYoung Onset (YOPD)
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesDiagnosisYoung Onset (YOPD)
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...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...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...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...reactions11comments
Sleeping ...Hi,Does anyone have the same problem. That is I lie in bed tossing & turning tying the bed clothes in knots thinking...reactions7repliesSleep
Humor: Without It...Life Can Be Boring...First of all, EVERYONE is a comedian. The difference is most of us don't get paid being one. But in this community...reactions12repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedApathy
Can We Bring an End to Parkinson’s Disease?...What is the fastest-growing neurological disease? No, it is not Alzheimer’s. It is Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is growing at an alarming...reactions1comment
Should I persist?...Hi there. New here. After about 6-8 months of worsening weird things happening, I decided to put them all in one space...reactions21repliesCopingAcceptance
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
