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
New Inspiration for the New Year...Happy New Year! If you live with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s, you may know the difficulty in being inspired. Especially if...reactions4comments
Re: Struggling or in Denial?...I’m a male who just turned 60 in October and was diagnosed in August 2013. I’d been a corporate guy for 37...reactions1comment
Your Treatment Journey: Results from a Recent Survey...Every person with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a unique experience with all aspects of the condition. From time at diagnosis, symptoms experienced...reactionscomments
15 Years and STILL KICKING!!...In 2002, my “not-so-good” handwriting became even worse! I mentioned this to my Primary Care Doctor (PCD). He sent me to a...reactions2comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Dealing with Dizziness or Vertigo in Parkinson's...The Mayo Clinic describes dizziness as a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. When dizziness gives you...reactions2comments
Hope or Hurt: Right to Try Legislation...When many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way...reactionscomments
CO poisoning...I have been living with severe Parkinson's syndrome for thirty years. When I was 18, depression left me with the feeling that...reactions1comment
Bobaleen's Story...I was diagnosed on DEC 31, 2015. I went eight months without medication. Am now up to 12 carbidopa- levodopa tabs each...reactions1comment
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's Disease...Working in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news...reactions6comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers Need...As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent or grandparent with Parkinson’s. Although most people don’t die from their...reactions1comment
