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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & Anxiety...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
How to tell how advanced?...My wife was diagnosed in 2018 but more likely has had PD for ten to twenty years misdiagnosed as everything else. They...reactions3replies
Coping With Double Loss...Being a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s can be filled with meaning, challenge, and eventually heartbreak. In listening to my...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions1comment
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part One...We are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is...reactionscomments
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the Terms...Generally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we...reactionscomments
Constipation in Parkinson's: Triggers & Treatments...Those of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel...reactions6comments
The Parkinson's Tribe...The dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book...reactions4comments
Any surgeons out there with PD?...hi, I am a general surgeon with new onset PD (tremor and bradykenesia). I am looking to connect to other surgeons with...reactions1reply
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 3)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions4comments
Has anyone had success with occupational therapy or anything for worsening handwriting?...reactions1reply
Peripheral Neuropathy and Parkinson's: The Connection...People with Parkinson's disease (PD) can sometimes have problems with their hands and feet, including weakness, numbness, and pain. Those with this...reactions10comments
My Trip to the Dentist With Parkinson's...Nothing strikes more fear in me than a trip to the dentist. I will make any excuse to avoid it. I know...reactions2comments
Side effects on sinemet...My dads 79 and has had PD for 7 years. Probably stage 3/4. Has tried different meds but now on 2 sinemet...reactions2replies
How Can I Help Others With Parkinson's?...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the...reactions2comments
Children or No Children When I Have PD?...Deciding when and if we should have children is a very personal decision for every woman. The reasons are as varied and...reactions1comment
World Parkinson's Disease Day...April 11th is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Happy birthday to James Parkinson! He was a neurologist, geologist...reactions2comments
