Parkinson's & the Circadian Role of Melatonin...It’s the time of year when we begin to feel some distinction in our bodies that relate to the change in light...reactions2comments
And then life took a different turn...His arms stopped swinging, then the vein in his right hand started to twitch, then the hand started to cramp while typing...reactions2comments
Reactions to carbidopa/levodopa...I was diagnosed with PD approximately 10 years ago and have been taking carbidopa levodopa as my primary medication since the diagnosis.For...reactions31repliesTreatment
Community Views: The Painful Truth About Parkinson’s...Parkinson’s disease is often a daily struggle, both for the person with the diagnosis and the loved ones providing care. It can...reactions4comments
Apathy and Me...The Parkinson’s Foundation describes apathy as a “lack of interest, enthusiasm or motivation. It interferes with the effective management of Parkinson’s disease...reactions1comment
Lauren Simmons' Extraordinary Life with Parkinson's...We have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing...reactions5comments
My wife has difficulties speaking...She speaks loudly and clearly enough, I just cannot understand what she is saying!...reactions11replies
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop...About five years ago I first took notice of the trembling in my left hand. Indications might have taken place earlier, but...reactions7comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's Anymore...We have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30!...reactions2comments
Elrica Tanu...Elrica was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. For the bulk of her decade-long career as a video news reporter and producer...
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming Isolation...After a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you...reactions2comments
Strange Form...Trauma trigger warning: This story discusses suicide, suicide ideation, and the aftermath of a suicide attempt resulting in carbon monoxide-induced Parkinsonism, and...reactions1comment
How To Stay Positive With Parkinson’s Disease...Many people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and...reactions10comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 Years...When you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my...reactions3comments
The Link Between COVID-19 & Parkinson's Disease...One wonderful personality trait of my Indian father’s is that he typically does not do what he does not want to do...reactionscomments
Finally!...It all started about three years ago. I have Essential Tremors, so I assumed the tremor in my right hand was ET...reactionscomments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) Club...The not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens...reactions7comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & Guilt...From a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was...reactionscomments
