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
Debbie's StoryHi my name is Debbie I'm 64 years old married and have a daughter 28 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson's a little over two years ago. I have...reactions1comment
David’s StoryI was first diagnosed just about a year ago after my cardiologist noticed that I was dragging my left foot when I walked and that I had a slight hand...reactions7comments
Christi's StoryI was at my first pain doctor visit. He came in and asked if I had PD cause I had the mask. I asked my neurologist and he said no...reactions3comments
Newly DiagnosedDiagnosed last October after almost a year of many, many specialists telling me they had no idea what was wrong. My symptoms were all non-motor, insomnia, leg pain that will...reactions6comments
Bring Me My U-StepMy husband is currently in inpatient rehab after being in the hospital for respiratory distress. While in the hospital, my husband had a light weight aluminum walker in his room...reactions2comments
Fluffy and FatboySix or seven years ago when my husband was no longer able to drive, we began looking for a part time caregiver. That is when we found Reggie. My husband...reactions4comments
Financial Assistance for PD MedicineMy husband was prescribed Rytary a few months ago. When our Movement Disorder Specialist told us about this drug, I asked if it were available as a generic. He told...reactions1comment
Speak UpMy husband is 72 and has been living with Parkinson’s for 25 years. The general medical community knows so little about PD. We have seen many new drugs and treatments...reactions1comment
My New RealityThis is the story of an umpire who loved his job. He had worked many tournaments including a Big League Softball World Series. He’s worked Little League, ASA, USSSA, NSA...reactions4comments
Agent Orange has effected my Quality of LifeI am Vietnam Disabled Veteran who didn't know I was until flash-backs began after 9-11. I had suffered from shaky hands since 1970 when I got my Honorable Discharge, but...reactions8comments
My storyMy name is Emilia-Paula, I am 48 years old and live in a small town in Romania. Little asthma has accompanied my life steps. The sleepless nights, the strong crises...reactions1comment
What To Eat and What To Avoid When Managing Parkinson’s DiseaseLearning to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be a challenge if you’ve just been diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disorder. With 50,000 people being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every...reactions13comments
Parkinson's DiagnosisI retired in May 2017 after 35 years as a staff nurse and in June 3 weeks after I was given the diagnosis of Parkinson's. Still struggling to accept it...reactions1comment