Stop PD Symptoms from Getting in the Way of Your Life...I am sure that all of us who live with this illness have experienced times of extreme hardship. These experiences in turn have made us wonder how and if it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is severe weakness common with Parkinson's?...I was diagnosed less than 1 month ago - I can hardly walk because of severe weakness and pain in my legs, from my thighs down to just below my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Nightmare on Parkinson's Street...Freddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting teens managed to surreptitiously sneak inside my bedroom...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?...I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease (PD), my migraines resurfaced with a vengeance. The...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Parkinson’s Dementia...So I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 9 years ago. I’m doing pretty good with meds until one day my husband finds the ice cream container in the washing machine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PD Pundit: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing young-onset Parkinson's disease. He shares his thoughts on how being diagnosed at a younger age can affect those...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”...Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not heard of the flick, I will give you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Karen Kelly...I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2018. My job forced me to choose between being laidoff, fired or go out on disability. So I went out on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's...‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's compared with others. I’m not trying to enter...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFF...Way, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was coming up soon. As four kids between the ages...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are Some Nagging Concerns About Parkinson's You Can't Shake ?...Living with Parkinson’s disease can be a constant challenge. PD can affect so many aspects of a person’s daily life and overall well-being. One thing many with PD can attest...Reactions0reactionsComments62 comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson's...In life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all we do. Here, a good teacher can take...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't Attract...The idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being able to trust someone with our innermost feelings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dave's Story...My name is Dave Koch. I am originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Both of my parents were physical therapists. As I grew up, I watched them work with all...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's Recess! So, Call Your Congressman...Recess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But did you also know that is not just...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential Treatments...Freezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than half of those with advanced PD. This is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Right Medication On Time Every Time...One frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem to work?" True to its form, Parkinson’s disease...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
People First Language for Us and Them...As an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value of People First Language. For those people who...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?...If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic, progressive neurological illness that can be debilitating, with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments