Hi Just me here....I was diagnosed with PD April 2019. My hands have tremors for 5 years. But I already suffer with mental health so bad I never go out without my Sig...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Faith, Spirituality, and Chronic Illness...When it comes to living with a chronic illness, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles. Some people in the community have mentioned that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Positive Things to Say to PD Patients...Why is it important for someone with Parkinson’s disease to hear something positive said to them? There is enough negativity around us, be it environmental, political, domestic or international, those...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stuart: Not Getting Disheartened by PD...I was diagnosed 5 years ago, but the signs were very evident some years ago. Our granddaughter remarked why doesn't grandad smile anymore, my GP a senior doctor kept telling...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don’t Lose Sleep as a Parkinson’s Caregiver: Part Two...This is part two in a series of three articles that focus on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. In part one, we addressed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PD Pundit: Overcoming Learned Helplessness...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on learned helplessness in Parkinson's and how to overcome it. To read the rest of the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parkinson’s? Yes way! Let’s try to be positive....I’m 52 years old. About six years ago I realized that I am not well, and it’s not getting better. My symptoms were mostly invisible ones. I was straggling with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: Relationships...Living with Parkinson's disease, mental health challenges associated with PD and/or being a care partner can involve dealing with challenging relationships during periods of ongoing stress or crisis. How often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Positive with Parkinson's!...In a People magazine interview, Michael J. Fox discussed his experience with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He said it made him stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. He inspired many Parkies with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Primer on Parkinson's: Back to the Basics...When I received the news of my Parkinson's diagnosis, I had done enough of playing "Doctor Google" that it didn't come as a total surprise. Nonetheless, it was an emotionally...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Philosophy for Living with Parkinson's: Finding Meaning in Life... As a writer, one of my main interests is to look at the deeper meanings of life and how we live it. In no small part, this was something...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diagnosed with Dementia and then the tremor starts...I am 64 and was diagnosed with MCI questionable dementia which later was downgraded to just MCI (mild cognitive impairment). I took Dementia drugs for a while (now stopped) when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Common Warning Signs Pointing to Poorly Controlled PD...Over the years, I have noticed as a physician and a patient that many of us don’t pay close attention to what our bodies are telling us until it is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has any member had a kidney transplant and now has PD?...I had a kidney transplant in 2014 and now have been diagnosed with PD. I have not exercised in a long while and m starting PT . For a long...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Diet - ‘Off Times’ - Weight loss...My friend has non-tremor PD. He is 79 and has been on medication regimen for over 1 year. Neurologist recommended altering diet to avoid proteins causing Off time too soon...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease May 16, 2019...I'm 57, have (r) and (l) handed tremors, loss of balance, drooling, fatigue and more..... Decided not to be angry or upset the fact is. It's what it is......Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can anyone recommend easy reading novels, romance/mystery, for people with stage 4 Parkinson's...My mother use to love to read. We swapped books all the time. Now her level of concentration has taken a downward spin. Can someone recommend an author(s) that writes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be shocking and overwhelming. It is a chronic degenerative condition that can be challenging to live with since it affects your movement. Because...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Sharing Your Experience with Parkinson's...Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” or more precisely, “Why do I have Parkinson's disease?”. It’s a legitimate question, to which there is no easy answer, but it's...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
