Exercise 101: Introducing the FITT Principle...I hope you know about the many benefits of regular exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD). In case you don't, this information is especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What I Took for Granted Before My Parkinson’s Diagnosis...Parkinson’s can be such a challenging diagnosis to accept because it can affect nearly every facet of your physical everyday life. This, in turn, can easily affect mood. For many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year with Parkinson’s: Words Worth Living in 2020 & Beyond...As we began a new decade of life with Parkinson's disease (PD), this post is to help you to take charge and keep moving forward each day. Your life with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Views: Best Parkinson’s Advice Received...Living with Parkinson’s is a journey. It’s a process of learning and relearning how to adjust and live with this challenging diagnosis. We know that many of you in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 12 "Yays!" of Christmas: Coping with the Holidays with Parkinson's...I can't believe a year has passed and it was recently Christmas again! Where did 2019 go?! I absolutely love Christmas. For a small family, we make a big thing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Postural Instability...Hi, I dont have Parkinson's but I recently went to docs for vertigo and dizziness. I had a vestibular evaluation done and the specialist said maybe my vertigo is being...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Primer on Parkinson's (Part 3B): Non-Motor Symptoms...This part of the multi-part series focuses on depression, apathy, and sensory symptoms. A checklist of non-motor symptoms is provided at the bottom of the post. It can be used...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can Mucuna Pruriens interact with Truvada?...I was diagnosed with Parkinson s desease in 2004 at the age of 33. I recently found beneficial results to control my symptoms by taking Mucuna Pruriens. I am gonna...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Having a Purpose Is the Best Way to Ward Off Depression...When I was in private practice, the holidays were always a very busy time for me because of the increase in number of hospitalized patients. The majority of patients were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Terry's Life So Far...I have been living with this disease for years now and I have found that the problems I have experienced are better explained by others who know what I am...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Parkinson Plus or Atypical Parkinson...Hubby (60) was diagnosed with this horrible disease 2.5 yrs after so many tests. More progressive than sister disease Parkinson but with some similar horrible symptoms. Just wanted to say...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How can I support loved one who lives far away?...Hi, my Mum is 70 and has had PD for about 5 years, I live 1000 km away and I am trying to support her, any advice? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Crispr. Stem Cell (autologous or allogeneic) and Gene Therapy as possible treatm...For the past 7 years i have exhaustively read/researched/participated (still in one) all the science, news and trials for this disease which will be cured/slowed/prevented in our lifetime! i am...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Care for my husband...Hello All, l wrote quite awhile ago about my husband not wanting to go to specialist in Parkinson's. I finally found a doctor and we went in Sept 2019. He...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
PD Pundit: Sleep Issues with Parkinson's...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on sleep issues as a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, many with Parkinson's experience sleep issues...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Malcolm Reeve...I went to the doctor a couple of months ago as I had not been feeling to will and had noticed that my left hand was shaking a bit and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to know that PD is progressing?...How to know that PD is progressing and it is not my emotional situation? How often do I have to see a doctor to review medication?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Sometimes I Want to Disappear...I think I've had Parkinson's for a long time. I was called grace because I couldn't stand on my two-feet. Constantly falling, leg weakness, tremors, learning disabilities, always in pain...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Depression & Parkinson's: Losing the Ability to be Happy...Parkinson’s disease does this incredible thing where it not only takes away one’s ability to control their body but also takes away one’s ability to be happy. It’s not enough...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
