FeaturedScared and in denial that I have Parkinson's...When I was diagnosed with Parkinsons I had friends tell me it was not. I am scared because I have had both...reactions5repliesAcceptanceCoping
Parkinson's Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a Diagnosis...For those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Foundry Worker to Caregiver...I worked 28 years in a foundry while my wife was working in the medical devices facility and was diagnosed with Parkinson's...reactions3comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in Review...As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Ups and Downs...I’ve been wanting to share my story for some time, but never actually sat down to give it a go. It’s 2:05...reactions2comments
Do any of you use amino acid therapy along with other vitamin supplements?...Have just been diagnosed with PD. Current symptoms are right side tremors, walking gate not smooth, and partial lose of smell....reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
That won’t happen to me!...I was diagnosed at roughly 35. I am now 59. My PD has progressed slowly until about 5 yrs ago when my...reactions4comments
Coping with my Parkinson's disease...I am now 69 years old and still find going to work early a way of living with my disease. I was...reactions2comments
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?...Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
The Psychotic Side of Parkinson's...My husband was diagnosed in 2009. Was on dopamine agonists. Within months developed compulsive behavior (sexual) left me for 3 months, had...reactions1comment
What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!...While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Fatigue & Narcolepsy...For as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour...reactionscomments
A Rant, Some Feedback, and Me...I’m in the elderly category, have Parkinson’s and CKD, and, due to coronavirus, have been in deep isolation for over nine months...reactions4comments
Intoxication from Sinemet?...Hi. First post here. My husband was diagnosed with young onset PD about 5 years ago. He's had his primary symptom -...reactions2repliesTreatment
Ongoing tightness...I am 38 years old and have been experiencing tightness throughout my body in the past couple of years. It’s started in...reactions2repliesMotor Symptoms
Managing Parkinson’s Comorbidities: Routine Doctor Visits...On August 26th, I celebrated my 49th journey around the sun. The next day, I went for a maintenance / road-worthiness physical...reactions12comments
The Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Talks About: Results From Our Survey...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move. Most people associate PD with movement or motor...reactions47comments
10 years after onset...I was Dx in 2011 I declined alot in first 5 years mostly due to too much drugs I've been self managed...reactions1replyMotor Symptoms
What Sleep Issues Do You Experience? Results From Our Survey...Sleep plays an important role in overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, it is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to experience...reactions4comments
On Traveling When Your Dad Has Parkinson's...I’ve always had the kind of soul that’s hungry to see new beginnings - a gentle sunrise over the Smoky Mountains or...reactions2comments
