Community Views Around Staying Positive: What Parkinson’s Cannot Take From Me...Sadness, anger, fear. When someone hears for the first time that they have Parkinson’s, it is natural to feel down. Any disease that affects quality of life could easily lead...reactionscomments
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson's...I have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling people, nay, warning people, about the terrible effects...reactions4comments
Feeling a Loss of Purpose With Parkinson's Disease...As I was flying back to New York from visiting my parents in Dallas, I watched Netflix’s The Crown. The show, while painstakingly dull to some, provides serious insight into...reactions3comments
What Scares Me...I've been having increasing difficulty getting out of bed at night and just generally having trouble moving in bed. I have a bed cane and that helps, but I feel...reactions2comments
Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey: Ending Parkinson's Disease...Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. Through creative use of technology...reactions11comments
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson's...Taking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether you chose the role or just had it...reactionscomments
Is Exposure to Antibiotics Linked to an Increased Risk of Parkinson's?...A 2019 study published in the scientific journal Movement Disorders suggests that heavy antibiotic use may be linked to the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). The study reviewed past medical...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions56replies
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....reactions1reply
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2replies
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...reactionscomments
