Hiding / Not Hiding with Parkinson's Disease...In the world of disabilities, one of the top “don’t say this to me” statements is “but you don’t look sick.” In...reactions7comments
Having a Strategy to Help Manage Chronic Illness...In no way do I reduce the severity of chronic illness to a game or even a puzzle, but they all require...reactions1comment
Filling a Need: Resources for Parkinson's Patients in Orange County, CA...You have just been diagnosed. Now what? Your doctor gives you good medical advice. But there is much more to be learned...reactions1comment
Treating Sleep Apnea in People With PD...Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is commonly found in patients with PD. It contributes to poor quality of life, including higher rates of...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Just diagnosed...Last week I was formally diagnosed as having PD. I am 48 years old and have only minor symptoms as of yet...reactions3replies
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions37comments
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
