Pain: An Invisible Symptom of Parkinson's...When thinking about PD, some of the symptoms that come to mind the quickest are visible issues, like tremor, shuffling gait, speech...reactions2comments
Family...i was diagnosed with MSA-P in august of 2017, also with addison disease ,it’s been a long 3 years. i used to...reactionscomments
I Can’t Hear My Spouse with PD - What Can I Do?...Recently, in a weekend retreat with both patients and caregivers the two biggest complaints I heard from both parties were 1) my...reactions2comments
Jury is still out...I'm 53. Where to start. Well I have been told to see a neurologist but that is probably 6 months away. My...reactions3replies
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is...reactionscomments
Take the 2019 Media Habits Survey...Netflix? Cable? YouTube? Streaming? Catching a show on your tablet or smartphone? Tell us about your watch style!...
5 Things Every Person With Parkinson’s Should Avoid...Escalators are great modes of getting around for those of us without balance issues, those of us who don’t trip, and any...reactionscomments
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson's...One of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I...reactions12comments
For Care Partners: Tips To Help Make Time for Self-Care...How many people do you care for? Just managing your family can be a full-time job. If you work and/or are a...reactions1comment
Using Compassion to Cope with Parkinson's Disease...Living with a chronic and progressive illness such as Parkinson’s disease can result in mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety...reactions7comments
Stuttering & Parkinson’s: Searching for Links...There is much talk about a connection between stuttering and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many in online PD communities have mentioned stuttering when...reactions9comments
PD for me...I had been forgetful and stumble and fell a lot. I went to a new Dr in 2016 and she had asked...reactionscomments
Neurological Baseline Test: My Results (Part 2)...After taking the Weschler Individual Achievement Test, it took eight weeks to get my results since they had a lot of information...reactionscomments
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Based on Typing Speed...Typing speed, the time it takes you to write a page of text, may turn out to be an early identifier of...reactionscomments
Life with Parkinson’s...In the presence of Parkinson’s, we must have courage, the strength of character, and a powerful belief system. Frequently, I’ve portrayed our...reactions10comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Relationships & Family...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
How to Stay Motivated When Dealing with Apathy...Apathy is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease characterized by a loss of interest, enthusiasm, and motivation. If you are no longer...reactions2comments
So many years...My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease sometime around 2001. His hands had been shaking for years but he wasn't one to...reactions5comments
Vascular Parkinson's and George HW Bush...Saturday, December 1st I woke up early. Because my PD doesn't let me sleep in the way I would like, I decided...reactionscomments
Individuality...Why are there so many different types of purses, wallets, knives, pens, shoes, watches, socks, pants, shirts, cars, and so much more...reactions2comments
