My short term memory is shot!Hi Everybody, it's Ernie. Well, how is everyone doing? I wanted to tell you another story about memory. Do you remember I suggested we all try to put some humor...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Keeping Tabs On HumorI'm in my 80th year and was diagnosed with PD about 3 years ago. It all started when I was at the hospital trying to find out why I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parkinsonism is a "Bear" to BearI was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and handwriting). I moved from Seattle, WA to Sugar...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
ParkinisonISM?Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought they were kidding...and I did NOT like that!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living day by dayFirst got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a good neurologist? I’m having trouble also getting good...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Next StepI was diagnosed 2 years ago this September. My life is nothing short of a roller coaster. I am a retired nurse; but I have to tell you, I've learned...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I fear for my futureI’m going to turn 70 later this year and my retirement is not going as I planned. After a life of independence and good health, I now can’t walk and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How to Get a Good Night’s SleepDoctors and many other types of smart people agree: The most effective remedy for insomnia is to get plenty of sleep. This is easier said than done, of course, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My vehaal (truth)I'm 60 and not feeling a day over 20. I want to get on with so many new things and new adventures. I will as soon as I beat this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Karl’s History Day by DayIn 2012 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It came as a shock to me I said here it goes again. I had just survived a colon cancer operation successfully (by...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
OpicaponeI have had Parkinson’s disease for about 7 years and have been on numerous tablets, which I found made me like a zombie, so I decided to stop taking so...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Support For AllEveryone reading this is on my mind. I pray for you and your family. Daily. Stay strong, and positive, do only what ya can, it's enough. Y'all are blessings to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I'm feeling really down at the momentHi everyone, this is my first time writing on here, so here goes. I'm Sharon I'm 52, and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I had symptoms for...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Parkinson's Plus Severe OsteoarthritisSince October last year, things have been very difficult with trying to walk with severe bone on bone arthritis in my left hip and my left knee as my knee...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Socialite with Parkinson'sThe term "socialite" was my mother's, who was elated when I was named one of our city's debutantes years ago. At the time, I was following a dream to become...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Covid ExperienceI was diagnosed on July 27, 2021. After making a second trip to the ER I was admitted directly to the ICU with severe Hypoxia and Covid Pneumonia. I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Advantages of Parkinson's DiseaseWhen looking at the categories suggested for submission I noticed that there is not a category for the advantages of Parkinson’s disease. What a glaring omission. How could this oversight...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hernia ManiaHave you noticed how weird life is these days? Through some perverse twist of historical fate, we exist in a moment of monumental, unprecedented calamity. We struggle to live normal...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The BeginningAs I looked down at my trembling hand the level of panic escalated. I shook my head and reminded myself that it was probably down to dehydration. My family had...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Come out spinning: A tale for the newly diagnosedMy story started like most PD stories. Referred reluctantly by my GP to a neurologist. Diagnosed in 20 minutes. My wife and I went to a local casino / hotel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments