PD and MS...I'm almost 60. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 2014. Just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last week too. Left side tremors and cramping plus bottom lip. Just starting Cardopa-Levodopa pills. Hoping for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?...While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some of the most common Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can We Talk?...Again! (Part Two)...Read part one here. It is 3:16 a.m.; are YOU awake, again, too? Wait, don’t tell me! Does the love of your life have Parkinson’s disease also? So does mine! You...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Carer Needing to Offload...Hello - I joined today to offload really in a safe environment and maybe get some tips/pointers. I care for my husband who has had PD for 20yrs, he is...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Denial...New there. Still in denial and scared. Have all the symptoms. Need support....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
caring for defiant mom...My family has been struggling with my mom the past few months. She was diagnosed with early-onset pd 20 years ago. Over the past year...especially the last 5 months, she's...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
John Bennett...John Bennett age 63 became a member of the Parkinson’s community when he was diagnosed in 2010. In 2016 he retired after spending 34 years teaching as a professor of...
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor, you ask? It is a group of muscles...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of Illness...Establishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my daughter have been evolving over time. As she...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: Mindfulness...When coping with depression associated with Parkinson’s disease or caregiving stress, there are sometimes days when one would like assistance with dealing with the ups and downs. While some therapies...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed 3 years ago...I’ve had hand tremors for many years and it was pretty well controlled with mild medication. I started having more symptoms I was told nothing was wrong. Finally I went...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
In America: What’s That?...The In America survey is now closed. A Parkinson's diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information available for patients and their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological Innovations...Let me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire and the wheel to Deep Brain Stimulation and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed at my age of 27...Hello. I am 37 years old and this year is the 11th with Parkinson's disease. With medicine, I look like a quite normal person. I enjoy cycling which has been...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) vs. Parkinson's: What's the Difference?...Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time. Their early signs and symptoms are generally quite...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part Two...Technology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level? Are we happier in the 21st century than our...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's 3AM, Can We Talk? (Part One)...It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case the love of your life also has Parkinson’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Lose Sleep as a Parkinson's Caregiver: Part One...This is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. If you care for a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
62 and Shattered...Hi I had an three year long ordeal of being what I thought was happily married only to find out that my husband was engaged in an ongoing relationship with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
