Looking Differently at Parkinson’s Disease...If I had a dime for every time I heard Parkinson’s disease introduced as a “chronic, degenerative, progressive, incurable illness”, I would...reactions8comments
Parkinson's Disease & Additional Health Conditions...Thank you for being a member of ParkinsonsDisease.net - we're so thankful to have you as a member of our community! As...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions63comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
