What's working What's not...Diagnosed 18 months ago Mild tremors left arm and hand Controllable and not affecting lifestyle (yet) What have I noticed? a) Coffee amounts seem to have an affect on tremors...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Constipation and the role of stool softeners...I have a friend with Parkinson's who suffers from constipation and has told me for months how he is working to rid stool softeners from his system. I cannot find...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Antibiotics causing delirium...My mom, who is 80 and has been living with Parkinson’s for 5 years now, recently got a UTI. We had the worse experience with the antibiotics causing her to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Duopa pump...I have had pd for 17 years. My current meds cause bad hallucinations. I have been approved for the pump. Does anyone know if I tell my doc that the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHallucinations
Caring for mom while she's in memory care facility ...My mom is currently in memory care at a assisted living facility. Her Parkinson's dementia has increased her falls and the facility now wants one on one care for her...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Protein...Newly diagnosed last month, trying to read everything I can and talk to people. One question, I read in this article about limiting protein intake. Since I'm diabetic. I eat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
My dad...He has no life no joy nothing after working 55 years it's not fair why. A good man gone to waste so sad....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Wondering if my symptoms are part of PD...My name is Bill I am 77 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 5 years ago. I had no idea what is happening to me for the first 31/2 years I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Life Is Over Thanks to Parkinson's...My life is over thanks to Parkinson's. Everything ... my health, my looks, I don't even go out for meals anymore. It was my Birthday recently. My son came over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Me?...Why me, is the usual question that arises in our minds more often than not when we face difficult situations. In the case of Parkinson's too this question applies. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why me...Hi there, I'm 53 and have had parkinsons for the last 18 months.. It was, of course, a massive shock to me and my family. I've always been very active...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Newly diagnosed - looking to connect...Newly diagnosed. Tremor and leg freezing. Need pd friends....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Looking for remedies for excessive phlegm in throat...Hi I am an 89 year old man with PD. I have had mild symptoms for 24 years . About 3 weeks ago there was a drastic change. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsTreatmentCoping
We Can’t Always Wrap Everything Up in a Nice Bow...One thing that often frustrates me about being a writer is that there’s always this expectation that we can wrap the end of the story up with a neat little...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Violence during sleeping ...I am the spouse of a PD patient and in the last couple of months the violence has increased and I am freighted. I was a child abuse victim and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Parkinson poetry collection ...I've started writing a poetry collection chronicling my struggles with PD. Hope this 1st installment touches many hearts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Should I support PD parent move? ...My mum (77) was diagnosed with PD 18 months ago, and also awaiting memory clinic appointment for possible dementia. She is mostly pretty good - still cooking, driving etc, although...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersTips & Advice
BHRT...Has anyone tried BHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for help with Parkinson's symptoms, such as fatigue/weakness, or others?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
DBS for both PD and ET...Has anyone had DBS for both PD and ET where the surgeon targeted the VIM AND STN? I am close to my surgery date and I am looking to communicate...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Leaning over in chairs ...Hi All, My mother has Multisystem Atrophy and experiences Parkinson's like symptoms. When sitting in her recliner she tips to one side. Has anyone found a way to keep their...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive Devices
