Are Ataxia and Parkinson’s Disease Related?...Ataxia is a word used to describe any type of uncoordinated movement. It comes from the Greek term “a taxis,” which means...reactionscomments
A Parkinson's Vacation...You have Parkinson's disease is something we didn't expect to hear. It's a quiet debilitating disease. Four years in and the Doctors...reactions4comments
7 Triggers That May Heighten Your Parkinson’s Symptoms...Getting a handle on what activates or triggers Parkinson's symptoms can be a mystery. However, the longer you’ve had the illness and...reactions6comments
Finding Peace...My husband had early onset PD. We noticed a tremor in his pinky finger shortly after our first son was born almost...reactions5comments
Our Journey...Seven years ago when my husband, John, first started to exhibit signs of dementia, I was scared and worried about what this...reactions1comment
Flossie88's Story...In Feb 2011 whilst painting the house Baz slipped a disc and whilst in hospital was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and...reactions1comment
Traveling the Rocky Treatment Path With Parkinson’s...Anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advances from early to late...reactions4comments
Is There a Link Between Lyme Disease and Neurodegenerative Disorders?...Many people with disorders that affect the brain wonder if there is a link between their disease and Lyme disease (LD). These...reactions3comments
For the Worriers: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”...A few weeks ago, I met Dale. Similar to many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Dale struggles with worry; sometimes, mightily...reactions9comments
Living With Mr. Parkinson...As I live each day as it comes, here is what I'm doing right now, in the seventh year after my diagnosis...reactions8comments
Not Today...I sat in the neurologist’s office 4 years ago when she looked up at me and said, “you have Parkinson’s." As I...reactions1comment
Don't Cry For Me......I’ve just started a new job, well sort of job. It’s a 9 month business builder programme, creating a company which solves...reactions4comments
Do I Have Parkinson's or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)?...There are medical conditions that exist that are called Parkinsonian-like conditions or Parkinsonian-like syndromes. These conditions mimic Parkinson's disease (PD), but they...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s Disease in Women...Several clinical studies have demonstrated that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is less common in women than in men. PD occurs in men 50...
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson's...Since I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I...reactions48comments
Back pain...My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. He has severe back pain. We have seen an orthopedic doctor for two...reactions1comment
Parkinson’s Disease In Older Adults...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that gets worse over time. It affects movement, balance, and mood. PD is usually thought...
A Round Character in My Own Parkinson's Story...Way back when (1997), my English professor explained how all good stories were journeys to somewhere. Sometimes, they were physical, while other...reactions2comments
Caroline and Parkinsons...It sucks I was diagnosed in 2013 still not dealing. I still ask why I was doing good the first two years...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Worsening Illness...Getting news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be very scary, especially one that tends to worsen over...reactions1comment
