Stories

Hi 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...

I 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...

I 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...

Diagnosed 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...

My 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...

Six 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...

My 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...

My 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...

This 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...

I 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...

My 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...

Learning 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...

I 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...

When I was first diagnosed with PD, it was like being hit by a truck. There was so much information in books and on the internet, but what did I...

I decided to get involved with a clinical trial to evaluate a new way of doing neuro-stim without the invasive methods which are currently in use. I applied using the...

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's June of 2016. I have always been active and very independent. Now I have trouble walking, getting up, picking things up, dressing, and just moving...

My name is Jan. I am 70 years old and diagnosed 5 years ago with PD. My precious husband was the one that kept telling my doctor something was wrong...

As a senior caregiver, you know what it means to never get a break. After racing to keep up with another person’s every need, there’s not much time left to...

APDA. MJ Fox, NPF, and www.awareincare.org all have great resources and wallet cards for you to use to prove you have PD. Please put this information with your wallet or...

My dad, my best friend, my hero suffered with PD for 13 years. He passed away on June 5th surrounded by his loving family at home. He used to cry...