Community Views: Favorite Hobbies & Activities with Parkinson's...It might be easy to think you have to give up your hobbies when living with Parkinson’s. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Parkinson’s may change how you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What do I have?...I was diagnosed with Parkinson 2.5 yrs ago... 1 yr ago we did a dap test and was told I don't have it. My Dr. said I have all the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What’s wrong with me?...For the longest time I had trouble sleeping and terrible anxiety. Especially in the am. Little by little my husband started noticing my right arm would not swing and right...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Feat a Day for 30 Days...What we do with our day is an exciting buffet of opportunity. For some of us, we may have to time our day around the efficacy of our medicines or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed Three Months Ago...I have been diagnosed with PD about three months ago and have a very difficult time finding med that work. Does any one else share my experience and what worked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
On and Off Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease...I thought that I would revisit some of the questions that people have when it comes to knowing when medications are working, not working, causing side effects, or are ineffective...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On the Road Not Taken..."Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost Each person with Parkinson's has a different...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What are your favorite hobbies or distractions?...Whether it's difficulty with managing symptoms or something unrelated to Parkinson's, we all feel overwhelmed sometimes. What are your favorite ways to get your mind off things and feel better?...Reactions0reactionsComments46 replies
Managing Doctors' Appointments...As my father was a self-sufficient and independent man, almost to a fault, he was the one solely in charge of his healthcare and his appointments. Now, not so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed with PD...Hello, My name is Kaye and I was diagnosed with PD six weeks ago. I have a tremor in my left hand, I am right-handed so I am lucky. Has...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A 2018 Surprise AM...I am 84 and very active. Diagnosed 2 years ago with PD. I wasn't too upset. Still working, things hadn't hit the fan yet. PD service connected benzene and other...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Started With Zumba Gold for Parkinson's Disease...Research shows that dance can be quite beneficial for people who have Parkinson's disease (PD), no matter their age. It seems it can often help with balance, mobility, motor performance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dreaded Money Conversation...It has been a week since I have returned home to New York from Dallas. My four siblings and I were all home for five days. From the endless dishes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 3C): Non-Motor Symptoms...The final post, Part 3C, of the non-motor symptoms series describes the impaired function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in Parkinson's. Disruption of the ANS circuitry leads to major...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
PD Pundit: Reflecting on 18 Years With Parkinson's...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic reflecting on his life with Parkinson's over the past 18 years. Peter also reflects on treatment progress and medical...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seriously Parkinson's?!...I remember when I was younger I’d often have moments where ridiculous situations would unfold around me. And I’d be standing there shaking my head looking around for the Director...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Father, Khader: Making Sense of His Decreased Appetite...I have this memory from about two years ago, before my father was officially diagnosed. My mother was running late to work and was rushing out the door. But before...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments