Causes & Treatments of Bowel Issues with Parkinson’s Disease...They say the gut is the second brain in our bodies because of all the complex neuronal connections it possesses. Furthermore, the latest theory is that PD may have its...reactions6comments
Me and Jack Sparrow's Parrot..."You'll have to get used to this disease," said the Doctor, "you will carry it on your shoulder for the rest of your life…" and I immediately thought of Jack...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing...Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s and Massage...I have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 20 years and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 10 years now. I have finally conceded that there may be symptoms that are not...reactions8comments
Diagnosed with YOPD: My Journey...When Karl Robb was just 17 years old, he started experiencing a twitch in his left foot that was unexplainable to him. Throughout the next six years, Karl gathered as...reactions1comment
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
