PD for meI had been forgetful and stumble and fell a lot. I went to a new Dr in 2016 and she had asked...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
CO poisoningI have been living with severe Parkinson's syndrome for thirty years. When I was 18, depression left me with the feeling that...reactions1comment
Bobaleen's StoryI was diagnosed on DEC 31, 2015. I went eight months without medication. Am now up to 12 carbidopa- levodopa tabs each...reactions1comment
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
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...reactionscomments
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 –...reactions1comment
My StoryI was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
The long roadI am Denis Smit. Married for 40 years to the most amazing wife Tertia. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom...reactions1comment
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions2comments
Karen KellyI was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2018. My job forced me to choose between being laidoff, fired or go...reactions4comments
Dave's StoryMy name is Dave Koch. I am originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Both of my parents were physical therapists. As I...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions16comments
Never Woulda GuessedI am 64 and just retired from teaching second grade. Whew! I was diagnosed with PD about 5 years ago although I...reactions4comments
