How To Get Localized Parkinson's Information? ...There are a group of local people with Parkinson's trying to figure out how to make information more accessible. There is much available (maybe too much) but how do you...reactions3replies
Dry Mouth, Another PD Symptom...The list keeps growing of varied symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). So often thought of as a neurodegenerative motor disorder characterized by issues with movement such as tremors, freezing...reactions7comments
Just Another Hurdle - Attitude Is Everything...If I may digress for just a moment. January of 2007 I had my first heart surgery, a double bypass, to be exact, followed by a repeat of the same...reactionscomments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners Guide...There are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When should I apply or file for SSDI? Although...reactions1comment
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 1)...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 first installment discusses the difference between PD symptoms...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part II...In part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game of musical chairs. The Journal of the American...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic Pain...Many people with Parkinson's disease can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot...reactionscomments
Watching my husband change (for the better!)...My husband, Floyd, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four years ago. At first, I just noticed some small changes in him – he was getting slower as he walked and...reactions1comment
Can A Simple Eye Scan Detect Parkinson's?...An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in South Korea published a report in the journal...reactionscomments
Pain in lower back and buttocks...Almost daily I suffer with pain (sometimes severe) in either the lower back and or deep in the buttocks, My question is, is this part of Parkinson's or is it...reactions12replies
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’s...Back by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having to try to figure out that perfect gift...reactionscomments
Frank Church...Frank Church is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) in the School of Medicine. After several years of trying...
My Story...I was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was a liability falling constantly for no reason. They...reactions3comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s...“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both my husband and myself have Parkinson’s, we have...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living Wills...A living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why...reactionscomments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some Choices...Participating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago. I wish I had started the day I...reactionscomments
Parkie Like a Rock Star!...In life, there are some people who transcend the nature of what they do to become something greater. By virtue of our deep connection and respect for their thoughts/deeds/attitudes, they...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various...reactions2comments
5 PD Symptoms Nobody Talks About...Most people think of Parkinson’s disease (PD) as a neurodegenerative motor disorder. When you picture someone with Parkinson’s you imagine someone with a tremor, slowness of movement and difficulty controlling...reactions6comments