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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
What is the best way to go about getting help for my Father who is in the later stages of Parkinsons?...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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?...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1reply
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...
Stealing Self-Worth: PD and Mental Health...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a thief. I did not understand this when I was younger. Now, after losing two loved ones to PD, I do. Shortly after my vibrant, sociable...reactions3comments
What Is Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 60, with an average age of 62 at diagnosis. However, some people develop the disease at younger...
How Common Is Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that gets worse over time. It affects movement, balance, and mood. PD is the second most common degenerative neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s disease...
Loving Lists, But Not Loving Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson's...I love lists! Maybe, I love too much! My other problem with lists is that I generate too many important lists of my priorities and those ‘must do’s’ get confusing...reactions7comments
How to help...Hello! I work in an adult day center and have watched one of the participants steadily decline over the past 6 months. She hasn't been diagnosed with PD but a...reactions1reply
Living with PD...My name is Gary, I am 72yrs young. I was diagnosed one year ago and it was a life changing experience. I have taken a very aggressive approach in dealing...reactions2comments
