Leg Muscle Cramps...Over the course of a year, my symptoms have gotten a little worst. Two of them are my calf leg cramp and...reactions1comment
Why My Body Already Hates Brexit...It’s a normal weekday, I’m at work and I’m struggling. Every movement I make is slow, my limbs ache and I feel...reactions2comments
5 Things Every Person With Parkinson’s Should Avoid...Escalators are great modes of getting around for those of us without balance issues, those of us who don’t trip, and any...reactionscomments
My Buddy Bill and Me...Bill woke early on this glorious morning, knowing he's par 3 golfing with his best buddies at Wade's Hampton. He arrives early...reactionscomments
A Letter to My Former Self: Surviving a Parkinson's Diagnosis...There will be days you will want to quit. I know you can do this not just because I am like you...reactions9comments
Thanks for the Memories, Ricketts Glen...Recently, I set out on a pilgrimage to spend an afternoon figuring my Parkie self out. Not as emotional or spiritual as...reactions2comments
7 Triggers That May Heighten Your Parkinson’s Symptoms...Getting a handle on what activates or triggers Parkinson's symptoms can be a mystery. However, the longer you’ve had the illness and...reactions6comments
Our Journey...Seven years ago when my husband, John, first started to exhibit signs of dementia, I was scared and worried about what this...reactions1comment
Flossie88's Story...In Feb 2011 whilst painting the house Baz slipped a disc and whilst in hospital was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and...reactions1comment
Illustrating Your Caregiver Story Giveaway Terms & Condition...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Illustrating Your Caregiver Story Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
For the Worriers: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”...A few weeks ago, I met Dale. Similar to many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Dale struggles with worry; sometimes, mightily...reactions9comments
Living With Mr. Parkinson...As I live each day as it comes, here is what I'm doing right now, in the seventh year after my diagnosis...reactions8comments
Don't Cry For Me......I’ve just started a new job, well sort of job. It’s a 9 month business builder programme, creating a company which solves...reactions4comments
Speak Up for Yourself: A Website for Your Voice...“How are you? No, for once, I’m not here to tell you how I am. How are you?” I talk about myself...reactions3comments
Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's Diagnosis...It took about two years for my physicians to sort through the array of maladies I had before ultimately reaching the decision...reactions6comments
How to Overcome Obstacles with Parkinson's...I’ve tried and tried but it just seems impossible to overcome Parkinson’s disease (PD)! Does this sound familiar? You may or may...reactions2comments
Lorraine Wilson...Lorraine Wilson is an educator and joy seeker; thus, sharing her experiences after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s provides opportunity to reach out...
Back pain...My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. He has severe back pain. We have seen an orthopedic doctor for two...reactions1comment
A Round Character in My Own Parkinson's Story...Way back when (1997), my English professor explained how all good stories were journeys to somewhere. Sometimes, they were physical, while other...reactions2comments
Caroline and Parkinsons...It sucks I was diagnosed in 2013 still not dealing. I still ask why I was doing good the first two years...reactionscomments