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
Living with Parkinson's a Moment at a Time...For most of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we’ll have Parkinson’s as our constant companion for many years. Throw in that it is...reactions21comments
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is...reactionscomments
What Antidepressants are Safe for People with Parkinson’s?...A hot topic in the Parkinson’s community is whether it is safe to take antidepressants when you have depression and Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Peripheral Neuropathy and Parkinson's: The Connection...People with Parkinson's disease (PD) can sometimes have problems with their hands and feet, including weakness, numbness, and pain. Those with this...reactions10comments
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage Hallucinations...People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About...reactions6comments
Diagnosis - Rating Scales...There are several different rating scales that may be used to assess the stage of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in an individual. The...
The Joy of Being Slow...In case you missed part 1 of this article, you can read it here: A Breathing Corpse Awaketh After 8 years of...reactions20comments
Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease...Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing. When Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the muscles in the face, neck, or...reactions36comments
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson's...One of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I...reactions15comments
Parkinson's Disease Is a Thief...Parkinson’s is a funny old disease to get your head around. I do not mean funny in the classical "LOL" sense ...reactions49comments
Caregiver Tips for Managing Parkinson’s Disease Dementia...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an illness largely defined by changes in motor control. Early symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and walking/balance problems. As...reactions7comments
Chasing Happiness...I have Parkinson’s disease and for me, that means sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I think and feel that...reactions14comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Parkinson’s Disease...We all do it—we all say that thing, putting our foot in our mouths, and then immediately regret it. We tend to...reactions15comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect Yourself...As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactionscomments
Wanna Give Parkinson’s the Middle Finger? Celebrate Your Life NOW with a “Selfabration!” (Part 3)...This story is the last installment of a member-submitted 3-part series. Part 1 of Jackie's story can be found here and Part...reactionscomments
Wanna Give Parkinson’s the Middle Finger? Celebrate Your Life NOW with a “Selfabration!” (Part 2)...This story is the second installment of a member-submitted 3-part series. Part 1 of Jackie's story can be found here. First recommendation:...reactions5comments
Wanna Give Parkinson’s the Middle Finger? Celebrate Your Life NOW with a “Selfabration!” (Part 1)...This story is the first installment in a 3-part series. Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3. In early January 2022, I...reactionscomments
My Problem with Parkinson's Disease and Spatial Awareness...We recently visited Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the home of The Tournament Players Club Sawgrass golf course (TPC Sawgrass) and the host of...reactions10comments
