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
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
