Prescription Musical Chairs Part I...Have you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process make you want to scream? Do you feel...reactions2comments
Parkinson attack"...I have a question for the community. I was diagnosed with PD in 2015 after at least a decade of “soft” symptoms, including the sensation of an internal (not visible)...reactions1reply
Parkinson's Affect on Vision...I would like to share how my family has benefited from this website. My Dad, who also has Parkinson's, has been having trouble with double vision and eye fatigue. He...reactions1reply
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver or care partner?...It can sometimes be hard to express what it's like to be on the journey of Parkinson's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...reactions10replies
What is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known for affecting each person in a unique way, meaning everyone will not experience the same symptoms. For example, some people experience difficulty in their ability...reactionscomments
Parkinson Care Partner Community: Get Involved!...There are many ways for people with PD, their friends, and their family to get involved in the Parkinson’s (PD) community. National, regional, and local Parkinson’s organizations offer ways to...
Satisfaction: What Is It and How Do I Get it?...When I look back at some of my old report cards from as long ago as fifth and sixth grade, I notice that there is a rating scale that ranges...reactionscomments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s Nightmares...One of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams, and uncontrollable jerking and kicking of the legs...reactionscomments
What are your tips for finding good specialists?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for various specialists (movement disorder specialists, PT, dietician, etc). If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...reactions5replies
Staying Positive When You Have Parkinson's...Parkinson’s communities and researchers emphasize that a positive attitude can make living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) more tolerable. People with PD can live an active and productive life. When you...reactions15comments
When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness Tips...In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of events took place during the unfolding tragedy known...reactions1comment
Reset Button Blues...With Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it rains, it pours." Even if we are causing...reactionscomments
What Is Medication-Induced Tremor (MIT)?...Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the trunk and/or the face, voice, head, and are...reactionscomments
Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born...
Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s Disease...Targeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It can be an early symptom of, or unrelated...reactions1comment
Resting Well - Sleep Is Regenerative...Sleep, it’s a ritual we have performed mostly without issue, since childhood. It was as easy as putting on your pajamas, lie down, close your eyes, and wake up revived...reactions6comments
What Does My Future as a Parkinson's Care Partner Look Like?...Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or uncertainty about the future, or trouble understanding what...reactionscomments
Zombie Walking 101: Parkinson's Gait and Us...My wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure to be something cool. I've already been informed...reactionscomments
Tom Sheppard...Tom Sheppard, in his 70s, considers himself one of the lucky ones. He says he is in pretty good shape for the shape he is in. Parkinson’s has been slow...
Treating and Managing Tardive Dyskinesia...Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. “Tardive” means delayed, and “dyskinesia” means involuntary muscle movements. There...reactionscomments
