ADHD May Lead to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s...With no known cause, researchers continue to investigate how Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops in different kinds of people. Believed to be caused...reactions4comments
Sharon Krischer...Sharon Krischer was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in October, 2009 after several years of experiencing odd symptoms. Ever since she has read...
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 2)...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on PD symptoms and side effects. This...reactionscomments
Caregiver for husband...Hi I would like to chat with other care givers, My husband sleeps a lot and when he walks loses his balance...reactions3repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Marijuana & Parkinson's...The use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
