Women with Parkinson's Disease...Has any woman had (extremity weakness, fatigue, gait issues, joint pain, stomach pain) passed off by a doctor stating they were from...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Parkinson's Awareness Month 2021: COVID Edition...During an average week of advising people’s academic life journey, I encounter several people who have no idea what the road ahead...reactionscomments
Should I Be Praying For A Normal or Abnormal DaTscan?...Hi all! I'm currently being evaluated for PD. I admit I do seem to have some of the classic signs (stiff right...reactions6repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Robert Hunt...Life is about living gracefully and adapting to change with perseverance and compassion in the face of life’s challenges. Rob was diagnosed...
Early Onset Parkinson's...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 46. I always felt that I was a little different from childhood on...reactions4comments
Parkinson's Is More Than a Tremor...People living with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience motor and non-motor symptoms. Although tremor is a well-known symptom of PD, there are many...reactionscomments
Better Living Through Denial...Better living through denial – whenever I look at the printed coaster on my desk I smile, thinking of the client who...reactions5comments
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease...People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that...reactions1comment
Am I going mad?...Hi there, I've stumbled here looking for advice if I may? I'm a 38yo woman, wife, mother and step-mum. I work full...reactions5repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)DiagnosisTips & Advice
Making “I Love You” a Habitual Phrase...It’s 9:00 AM when my phone lights up. “Good Morning, Mary Beth!!!!!!!” My dad’s text message is enthusiastic and seemingly filled with...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: How Do You Stay Motivated with Parkinson's?...It can be difficult to stay motivated when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's disease (PD). The symptoms of the condition...reactions2comments
The Practical Guide to Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease...Did you know herbs and spices provide valuable protection to your neurons (the working unit of your brains) because of their natural...reactions1comment
Who Would Have Thought?...I honestly thought I would grow old, sit in a rocking chair on my porch and drink tea with my friends. Instead...reactions3comments
Finding Strength During Parkinson's Awareness Month...We dedicate the month of April to Parkinson’s awareness. The reason is simple, April is the birth month of James Parkinson. If...reactions3comments
The Loss of My Car Keys...Driving is a very complex subject: Responsible driving involves mastering a certain level of skill, using those skills responsibly through life, realizing...reactions2comments
Protect Your Brain and Body with the Power of Plants...Parkinson’s disease treatment primarily focuses on the relief of motor and non-motor symptoms, improving daily life. However, it’s worth addressing a Mediterranean...reactions3comments
Support Groups...Our leadership team has an ongoing quest to offer the best support group meeting we can each time we meet. Should we...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
PD Pundit: PD Machismo...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing one way people may cope with a Parkinson's diagnosis. He...reactions2comments
Parkinson...My mother suffering from. parkinson since 5 yrs nd on medication but since 3 yrs she's on apomorphine inj. instead of both...reactions1replyAcceptanceNon-Motor Symptoms
Parkinson's Awareness Month: Finding a Middle Ground...April 1 marks the first day of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. This month, our theme is finding a middle ground. Life is...reactions1comment
