Stories

I was diagnosed having Parkinson’s in 2010, and started taking medicines immediately. At first they worked well, but years went by and I needed more and more levodopa and carbidopa...

If I could just skip the first hour of every day - the "waking up/getting up hour," my life would be totally different and so much more positive and hopeful...

My name is Gary Michael Mazzola. I’m a Singer/songwriter and Actor/Director and I live in Tehachapi, CA. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012, but I probably had...

It's been approximately a year now that I started noticing tremors in my right hand and arm. Within the last 2 months went to a neurologist who set me up...

I found out in 2018 that I had Parkinson’s. I was recommended a Dr at Shane’s University of Florida Gainesville by my orthopedic Dr. After evaluation I was prescribed carbidopa/levodopa...

I hate Parkinson’s disease. I don’t say those words lightly because I’m friendly and I try not to take life too seriously. That began to change back in 2008. I...

It started as early as the 1990s. Eyes failing, fast heart rate, then loss of smell around 2006. My nerves went or so I thought around that time as well...

How sad that people get Parkinson's. My husband is now in frail care facility 120 km from me after 45 years of marriage. He misses me terribly and I cry...

2014 was a horrible year for me. I was issued a rolling walker by the VA, a cane and some knee braces and told I would probably not be able...

I've had Parkinson's for 5 yrs and since going to this Neuro and all the changes the side effects of meds has gotten worse. My "story" is not for the...

Me I’m a wild thing. Sinister lengthy bleak black hair; hip n quirky quiff Shakes, rattles and rolls, not records, nor old I am, I’m me! I’ll shake you’ll see...

When I put his gait belt on Bright yellow plastic With a hard black plastic buckle I feed the end through the buckle Holding the buckle open Careful not to...

About 4 years ago (which was 5 years after diagnosis) I was waiting to see my local neurologist. As I entered his consulting room he commented, "I’ve been watching you...

In the late '70s, early '80s I developed involuntary nodding of my head and could do nothing to control it. I saw 2 or 3 doctors about this but, I...

By Louis McCann All my life I have been in positions of leadership. Throughout those years I often struggled with what that meant. Was I destined to be a leader?...

Hi Everybody, it's Ernie. Well, how is everyone doing? I wanted to tell you another story about memory. Do you remember I suggested we all try to put some humor...

I'm in my 80th year and was diagnosed with PD about 3 years ago. It all started when I was at the hospital trying to find out why I was...

I was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and handwriting). I moved from Seattle, WA to Sugar...

Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought they were kidding...and I did NOT like that!...

First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a good neurologist? I’m having trouble also getting good...