What Keeps Me Motivated While Living with Parkinson’s?...“You can keep going long after you think you can’t.” - Heidi Reynolds, Founder Start Living Today PD I am often asked how I can keep a good attitude and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Parkinson's Fears...The original article on the list of fears sounds almost exactly like my story. I can relate to all of it except I don't have young children or a job...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for Staying Independent & Living Alone with Parkinson's...People often seem surprised that I live alone 6 years into Parkinson's. I actually find it easier than living with someone as you can be tired or quiet without having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Approved Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson’s: Fluorodopa F 18...Fluorodopa F 18 is a new tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD). It helps make clearer pictures of nerve cells during brain scans. The new drug was developed at The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year, New Approaches: My Intentions for This Year...I like to start the new year by embracing new approaches instead of making resolutions. So, here are some approaches I am trying, as I begin a new year: I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are your worries about your Parkinson's disease?...Recently, Emma shared about some of fears she feels about her Parkinson's. We wanted to open a space for you to discuss your fears with one another, so you can...Reactions0reactionsComments35 replies
What recommendations do you have for including fava beans in our diet for people with PD?...What recommendations do you have for including fava beans in our diet for people with PD? It is said that fava beans contain an L-dopa property....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do Yourself a Favor: Be Kind!...I don’t know about your experience with Parkinson’s, but I can tell you that I occasionally wonder if I am concentrating too much on myself. While it is important to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Worrying About Parkinson's: What Keeps Me Awake At Night?...I often worry about my Parkinson’s. There are things that sit deep inside my brain that whenever I’m feeling low, tired, or when I’m lying awake at night - that's...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Father, Khader: Figuring Out His Health Insurance Plan...For the past 3 months, there has been one thing consistently on my to-do list - figure out my father’s health insurance plan. Mostly, figure out how to get him...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MSA Type 3...I have been diagnosed with MSA Type 3 since 2017. I can climb stairs up and lose balance on the way down. I also have low BP associated dizziness. These...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Doctor Told Me I'm Vitamin D Deficient...I must tell you that this made me set up and take note. You see my doctor just told me that I have a problem with my level of D...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Post-Holiday Blues: Finding Meaning with Parkinson's...With the holiday season behind us, we can be more susceptible to feeling down, blue, even depressed. It’s easy to understand why. For weeks, we devoted energy to seasonal celebrations...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Groaning sounds...Hello all , My dad has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s.He is making groaning sounds every day sometimes most of the day. I have asked him is he in pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Secrets, Fears, & Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 1...When my wife and I go out for date night, we tend to see a wide variety of comedy shows. Our favorite show that we have seen is Bert Kreischer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The RightEye Vision System: A Tool to Diagnose Parkinson's Early?...On December 3, 2019, the FDA granted a Breakthrough Device Designation for the RightEye Vision System to help with early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Depending on how well the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Father, Khader, & His Impulse Control Issues...In about one month, my father’s neurologist will have my father go through his third MRI and confirm my father has Parkinson’s Plus - which I am not too convinced...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Demystifying Parkinson's Hallucinations: When to Seek Medical Attention...The word "hallucination" can evoke as much or greater fear than the word "dyskenesia" among those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The mere mention seems almost taboo for fear...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mobile automatic pill dispenser?...Sorry all--I just added this to the "comments" and it cut off, but my Father in law has had Parkinson's for quite some time [20-ish years and he's in his...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
