PD for meI had been forgetful and stumble and fell a lot. I went to a new Dr in 2016 and she had asked how long I had been living with PD... By vonniejp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So many yearsMy father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease sometime around 2001. His hands had been shaking for years but he wasn't one to go to the doctor unless he absolutely had... By trish2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Re: Struggling or in Denial?I’m a male who just turned 60 in October and was diagnosed in August 2013. I’d been a corporate guy for 37 years and an avid athlete all my life... By randon2153 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
15 Years and STILL KICKING!!In 2002, my “not-so-good” handwriting became even worse! I mentioned this to my Primary Care Doctor (PCD). He sent me to a neurologist. During my visit the neurologist asked why... By yellsea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
CO poisoningI have been living with severe Parkinson's syndrome for thirty years. When I was 18, depression left me with the feeling that there was no other way out but suicide... By jdroli10701 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bobaleen's StoryI was diagnosed on DEC 31, 2015. I went eight months without medication. Am now up to 12 carbidopa- levodopa tabs each dat plus an extra tab at night. Don't... By bobaleen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 your life…" and I immediately thought of Jack... By alona2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Another Hurdle - Attitude Is EverythingIf I may digress for just a moment. January of 2007 I had my first heart surgery, a double bypass, to be exact, followed by a repeat of the same... By scott-harris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Watching my husband change (for the better!)My husband, Floyd, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four years ago. At first, I just noticed some small changes in him – he was getting slower as he walked and... By doloresandfloyd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My StoryI was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was a liability falling constantly for no reason. They... By karenlitehouse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Etsmith's StoryMy husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over 27 years ago. He was a handsome young police captain and I served as chief of staff in the local mayor’s office... By etsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Changes In My LifeFor more than 30 years I bred beautiful American Shorthair show cats. My husband Michael and I would travel across the country to show our cats. My reputation for breeding... By carocats1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The long roadI am Denis Smit. Married for 40 years to the most amazing wife Tertia. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom dearly love. I have had severe chronic pain... By denis1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don's StoryI was diagnosed with Parkinson's Jun 1st, this year. Since Jan...we thought it was essential arm tremors so this almost rocked my world. As most people, I learned a lot... By donh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Parkinson’s DementiaSo 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... By aw1005901 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Karen KellyI 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... By karenlitehouse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dave's StoryMy 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... By davekoch7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pauline's StoryMy battle with Parkinson's began 18 years ago. Symptoms started as an uncontrollable tremor in the pinkie of my right hand. Intermittent, it hardly bothered me. I did nothing about... By paulinewilson513 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Spun Out of Control On Rytary and Shortage of Neuropsychiatrist is a Dangerous DevelopmentIn Boston, MA and I believe nationwide, we have a huge shortage of neuropsych pharmacologists and psychiatrists seeing Parkinson’s Disease patients. I am not getting the quality of care I... By pindky2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Never Woulda GuessedI am 64 and just retired from teaching second grade. Whew! I was diagnosed with PD about 5 years ago although I had symptoms a few years before. I went... By dulcimur2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments