Diagnosed at 52. The day the laughter disappeared!...I recently started a blog about laughter and and my Pd diagnosis. I think I am funny. But, my laughter disappeared following my diagnosis on January 29, 2018. I just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are COMT Inhibitors?...COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) inhibitors are a class of drugs used along with carbidopa-levodopa therapy to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Carbidopa-levodopa therapy is the most effective drug available to treat...
Accepting Help: Putting Aside Pride...“I don’t need help from strangers coming into my home!” I’ve actually felt this way before and made excuses to justify those feelings. If you or a loved one “necessitates”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Degrees of Parkinson's Pain..."What is pain like for you?" people often ask me in many different ways. For instance, someone will wonder, "Do your Parkinson’s tremors hurt?" They're annoying, but not painful. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Just diagnosed...Last week I was formally diagnosed as having PD. I am 48 years old and have only minor symptoms as of yet. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Essential Oils...Does anyone use essential oils to manage the symptoms of PD?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does Parkinson’s Make You Short of Breath?...Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is defined as a sensation of extreme breathing discomfort or breathlessness. It has been described as an intense tightening in the chest or 'air hunger' –...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness, like Parkinson's disease, and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson's...A large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However, chronic pain is not a mandatory part of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Emma Watch: A Wearable Device to Ease PD Tremors...Editor's Note: The Emma Watch was a prototype designed by Microsoft specifically made for someone with PD. Unfortunately, it is uncertain if a commercially available product will be made. Microsoft...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
What Antidepressants are Safe for People with Parkinson’s?...A hot topic in the Parkinson’s community is whether it is safe to take antidepressants when you have depression and Parkinson's disease (PD). And if so, what is the best antidepressant...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Parkinson’s Disease...We all do it—we all say that thing, putting our foot in our mouths, and then immediately regret it. We tend to do it more often when we don’t know...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Diagnosed at 33...I was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson about 5 years ago, when I was 33 years old. I'm tired of taking medication. It seems like that's all I do Sinmet...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Back to Basics: Managing Stress While Caregiving...Being a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the focus on medical appointments being mainly on the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Taking an Active Role in Your Health...For some patients, taking an active role in your health and being more involved in your healthcare team can be challenging. Some individuals may feel overwhelmed by all of the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Parkinson's Wake-Up Call...Sleep disturbances are common in those with Parkinson's disease (PD). Sleep disorders are also thought to be influential over neurological health. For instance, if you don’t get enough deep sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pain: An Invisible Symptom of Parkinson's...When thinking about PD, some of the symptoms that come to mind the quickest are visible issues, like tremor, shuffling gait, speech difficulties, or rigidity. However, pain is another common...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Family...i was diagnosed with MSA-P in august of 2017, also with addison disease ,it’s been a long 3 years. i used to be a very active person , Now i...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Can’t Hear My Spouse with PD - What Can I Do?...Recently, in a weekend retreat with both patients and caregivers the two biggest complaints I heard from both parties were 1) my significant other gets mad at me because I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Jury is still out...I'm 53. Where to start. Well I have been told to see a neurologist but that is probably 6 months away. My first tremors coincided with sertraline usage and were...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
