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...reactions1comment
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...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 chief of staff in the local mayor’s office...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 to show our cats. My reputation for breeding...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 dearly love. I have had severe chronic pain...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 world. As most people, I learned a lot...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 the ice cream container in the washing machine...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 out on disability. So I went out on...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 grew up, I watched them work with all...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, it hardly bothered me. I did nothing about...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 am not getting the quality of care 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 had symptoms a few years before. I went...reactions4comments
I try to be patient!I'm a slow learner. It upsets me that my husband has delusions about me having sex when I was 12. One medication he tried was bad for his heart. He...reactions1comment
I bore myselfAfter 5 long years, single and alone with a bad dog, I would think that I was adapting. I am in ways that are important as a good person. I...reactions5comments
Glad Ta Meet Cha!I was officially diagnosed with PD in 2015, but now recognize that symptoms were occurring as early as 1983--I just didn't know the odd body changes I noticed were indications...reactions1comment
Sister5 is because I am the 5th sister of 9I come from a family of 11, 9 girls. I am the only one with PD. My name is Denise and I was diagnosed with PD 3 years ago. I...reactions1comment
Preininger's StoryMy husband was diagnosed with PD a couple of years ago, to complicate matters he is an amputee, right leg, and his roto cuffs are severely damaged and not operable!...reactions1comment
The WarI am at war. I am at war with an enemy that doesn't fight fair and wants to win no matter the costs. This enemy has many weapons at his...reactions3comments
First Day of PTLast Friday was my first day of formal PT (physical therapy). Since I lived too far from the nearest VA facility that offered this service, the VA gave me the...reactions4comments
13 Years of SupportBonnie is my name, but I melt when called Granny B' by my Grandchildren. Status: Diagnosed at 46, July 2005 with Young Onset Parkinson's. Nearly thirteen years of tapping my...reactions3comments
