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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson's...Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can manage your symptoms and actually live well with...reactionscomments
Stop PD Symptoms from Getting in the Way of Your Life...I am sure that all of us who live with this illness have experienced times of extreme hardship. These experiences in turn have made us wonder how and if it...reactions7comments
Is severe weakness common with Parkinson's?...I was diagnosed less than 1 month ago - I can hardly walk because of severe weakness and pain in my legs, from my thighs down to just below my...reactions8replies
Nightmare on Parkinson's Street...Freddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting teens managed to surreptitiously sneak inside my bedroom...reactions3comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?...I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease (PD), my migraines resurfaced with a vengeance. The...reactions5comments
Parkinson’s Dementia...So I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 9 years ago. I’m doing pretty good with meds until one day my husband finds the ice cream container in the washing machine...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing young-onset Parkinson's disease. He shares his thoughts on how being diagnosed at a younger age can affect those...reactions1comment
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”...Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not heard of the flick, I will give you...reactions4comments
Karen Kelly...I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2018. My job forced me to choose between being laidoff, fired or go out on disability. So I went out on...reactions4comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's...‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's compared with others. I’m not trying to enter...reactions2comments
"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFF...Way, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was coming up soon. As four kids between the ages...reactions2comments
What Are Some Nagging Concerns About Parkinson's You Can't Shake ?...Living with Parkinson’s disease can be a constant challenge. PD can affect so many aspects of a person’s daily life and overall well-being. One thing many with PD can attest...reactions62comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson's...In life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all we do. Here, a good teacher can take...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't Attract...The idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being able to trust someone with our innermost feelings...reactionscomments
Dave's Story...My name is Dave Koch. I am originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Both of my parents were physical therapists. As I grew up, I watched them work with all...reactions6comments
It's Recess! So, Call Your Congressman...Recess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But did you also know that is not just...reactions2comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential Treatments...Freezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than half of those with advanced PD. This is...reactionscomments
The Right Medication On Time Every Time...One frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem to work?" True to its form, Parkinson’s disease...reactions5comments
