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
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson's...In life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all...reactionscomments
Who Will Advise Us When Parkinson's Hits?...Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a devastating moment to Parkies and those who know them. The emotions that surrounds the newly-defined term...reactions4comments
Parkinson's Disease in Men...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is found more frequently in men than in women, occurring in men 50 percent more than in women. In...
A Surprising Reason to See the Dentist: Oral Hygiene & Parkinson's...People with Parkinson’s disease, especially in later stages, can experience a wide array of oral hygiene issues. These symptoms may make it...reactions7comments
PD in My Life...Since I was a child, I had tremors in my hands, my father used to say "is because you are nervous" medicated...reactions1comment
Diane Boyle's story...I was diagnosed with polymyositis through a muscle biopsy on my left leg which I never recovered from it. I have had...reactions1comment
Denial Ain't Just A River In Egypt...Prior to my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at age 32, I was a pretty active chick. I loved a challenge. I had heard...reactions3comments
Re-Thinking Images of Parkinson’s Disease...What images of Parkinson’s disease do you carry? You know, mental pictures or visual impressions. Which words or phrases or objects, when...reactions6comments
What Is Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 60, with an average age of 62 at diagnosis...
Loving Lists, But Not Loving Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson's...I love lists! Maybe, I love too much! My other problem with lists is that I generate too many important lists of...reactions7comments
Living with PD...My name is Gary, I am 72yrs young. I was diagnosed one year ago and it was a life changing experience. I...reactions2comments
Nothing you have not heard before...In my early thirties, my doctor diagnosed me with a familial tremor, “It is most likely a familial tremor... it probably is...reactionscomments
My PD Story...Who I am and what I do. Tiberio Roda, born in Lecco, Italy on 04-04-1955 I have three brothers and three sisters...reactions2comments