Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's Diagnosis...It took about two years for my physicians to sort through the array of maladies I had before ultimately reaching the decision it was Parkinson's. In hindsight, it was a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Speak Up for Yourself: A Website for Your Voice...“How are you? No, for once, I’m not here to tell you how I am. How are you?” I talk about myself a lot, but that tends to be the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Heather Kennedy...Heather was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Heather Kennedy writes as Kathleen Kiddo from her home near SF, offering unique talks and film presentations about living with Parkinson's. Since diagnosis...
New neurologist doesn't think I have PD after 16 yrs of treatment by other Drs....My fear it is going to begin again…I’ve had at least six Neurologist over the years and a couple have cut my meds. I would then start freezing and/or falling...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
New Neurologist Doesn't Think I Have Parkinson's After 16 Years...My fear it is going to begin again...I've had at least six Neurologist over the years think I'm doing to good and a couple have cut my meds. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Emma Lawton...Emma was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Emma was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 29. Making it her mission to raise awareness about the condition and continue her...
My Journey with Parkinson's...My girlfriend and I used to joke that the most fitting epitaph for us both was "Now What". Life was just one adventure after the other for us then. We...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hi All...Hi everyone new to the forum & Parkinson's. Back in May, my wife & I were on vacation, when she noticed my left hand twitching. I didn’t really notice at...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Who Will Advise Us When Parkinson's Hits?...Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a devastating moment to Parkies and those who know them. The emotions that surrounds the newly-defined term are likely to bring tears, shock, anger, denial...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When a common ailment messes with you and your PD symptoms...Dear fellow Parkies, does this resonate? Things have been going pretty well. Your own particular blend of symptoms have sorted out their pecking order, stiffness and joint pain mostly in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Surprising Reason to See the Dentist: Oral Hygiene & Parkinson's...People with Parkinson’s disease, especially in later stages, can experience a wide array of oral hygiene issues. These symptoms may make it really hard for someone with PD to keep...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Swan Lake...I grappled with symptoms of PD for years before I was diagnosed. I was treated for depression, carpal tunnel, muscle stiffness, joint pain, nerve pain, etc., etc., and suffered awful...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
PD in My Life...Since I was a child, I had tremors in my hands, my father used to say "is because you are nervous" medicated with Valium or Librium. Nothing ever worked. At...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Diane Boyle's story...I was diagnosed with polymyositis through a muscle biopsy on my left leg which I never recovered from it. I have had polymyositis until I had another blood test about...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is the best way to go about getting help for my Father who is in the later stages of Parkinsons?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Denial Ain't Just A River In Egypt...Prior to my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at age 32, I was a pretty active chick. I loved a challenge. I had heard about CrossFit training, which is an extreme form of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Re-Thinking Images of Parkinson’s Disease...What images of Parkinson’s disease do you carry? You know, mental pictures or visual impressions. Which words or phrases or objects, when you hear them mentioned, suggest a Parkinson’s likeness?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Rescue Call Blues: Help!...There comes a point in every person’s life where he or she realizes that it’s impossible to be tough all the time. It’s at that point that we need someone...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lupus and PD...Hi my name is Earline I was diagnosed with PD in April 2019. I would like to know if there is anyone out there with Sls (lupus) also I am...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Parkinson's Disease in Men...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is found more frequently in men than in women, occurring in men 50 percent more than in women. In addition to the differences in incidence, there are...