Think positive, let people know about your conditionI was at a terrible low ebb when diagnosed, however after help from my specialist nurse I began to see my situation in a new light. I tell people my...reactions2comments
Leg Cramps in Hamstrings are DebilitatingMy husband was diagnosed with PD 10 years ago. In the last year, he has gotten cramps in his legs about 5 times a day. We do not know if...reactions7comments
What Scares MeI've been having increasing difficulty getting out of bed at night and just generally having trouble moving in bed. I have a bed cane and that helps, but I feel...reactions2comments
Parkinson's FearsThe original article on the list of fears sounds almost exactly like my story. I can relate to all of it except I don't have young children or a job...reactions5comments
MSA Type 3I have been diagnosed with MSA Type 3 since 2017. I can climb stairs up and lose balance on the way down. I also have low BP associated dizziness. These...reactions1comment
Terry's Life So FarI have been living with this disease for years now and I have found that the problems I have experienced are better explained by others who know what I am...reactions3comments
Parkinson Plus or Atypical ParkinsonHubby (60) was diagnosed with this horrible disease 2.5 yrs after so many tests. More progressive than sister disease Parkinson but with some similar horrible symptoms. Just wanted to say...reactions2comments
Malcolm ReeveI went to the doctor a couple of months ago as I had not been feeling to will and had noticed that my left hand was shaking a bit and...reactions3comments
Sometimes I Want to DisappearI think I've had Parkinson's for a long time. I was called grace because I couldn't stand on my two-feet. Constantly falling, leg weakness, tremors, learning disabilities, always in pain...reactions12comments
Learning to live with Parkinson'sI was always an active person, raising 6 kids and participating in their lives. Now, one of my daughters lives near us, and has become a co-caregiver along with my...reactions3comments
Leg Muscle CrampsOver the course of a year, my symptoms have gotten a little worst. Two of them are my calf leg cramp and toes that clamped downward, both on my left...reactions1comment
Parkinson's my lifeI was 45 when i was finally given a diagnosis i knew i wasn't 100% but couldn't put my finger on it. looking back now the first thing I noticed...reactions5comments
My Family and Me with PDIt is a long journey of ten years leaving with PD. I worked as a child care worker. I was not diagnosed yet, though the symptoms were knocking on the...reactions3comments
My Buddy Bill and MeBill woke early on this glorious morning, knowing he's par 3 golfing with his best buddies at Wade's Hampton. He arrives early as usual, but of course, his cohorts are...reactionscomments
A Parkinson's VacationYou have Parkinson's disease is something we didn't expect to hear. It's a quiet debilitating disease. Four years in and the Doctors are telling us..."If you can, travel NOW!" So...reactions4comments
Finding PeaceMy husband had early onset PD. We noticed a tremor in his pinky finger shortly after our first son was born almost 16 years ago. My husband turns 50 tomorrow...reactions5comments
Our JourneySeven years ago when my husband, John, first started to exhibit signs of dementia, I was scared and worried about what this meant for our future. I remember praying every...reactions1comment
Flossie88's StoryIn Feb 2011 whilst painting the house Baz slipped a disc and whilst in hospital was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and was advised a valve replacement. At the same...reactions1comment
Living With Mr. ParkinsonAs I live each day as it comes, here is what I'm doing right now, in the seventh year after my diagnosis. I am waiting to go back home, after...reactions8comments
Not TodayI sat in the neurologist’s office 4 years ago when she looked up at me and said, “you have Parkinson’s." As I made my way to my car, still dazed...reactions1comment
