Where do I go from here?I was living a happy life. I was considerably healthy (I’d lost over 170 pounds by walking every day and eating a healthy diet). That was until I began to...reactions3comments
The Repo Man Called For You: His Name Was 'Mr Parkinson'I’m sorry that I missed you. I’m sorry you were late, I’ll catch you when you’re next in view, Or just about to emigrate, Yes, I’m the promised man, I’m...reactions1comment
Call Me Mr. Parkinson: The Naked Truth, Nothing ElseThe real, underlying problem Parkinson's folk have is that they comprehend there is no cure for this monstrous, unassailable and undignified infliction, yet no one - or very few people...reactions6comments
Diagnosed in 2018It was a long road to a final diagnosis. My husband started out with a tremor in one hand and then the other. After Botox Injections in fingers hand and...reactions3comments
Sunday at the Beach with PDMy partner, Dave and I went to Pt. Reyes Seashore in California near San Francisco for a relaxing day at the beach. Sunny, warm breeze not too crowded. And if...reactions3comments
Newly Diagnosed MotherMy 90 year old Mother has been diagnosed with early Parkinson's via observation of her symptoms. No MRI or blood tests were done. Can I be sure she has Parkinson's...reactions3comments
Suzieq story of Parkinson'sThis is my story about ten years ago, left bad abusive marriage ,moved out to Wa in Tacoma my sisters lived at. I first got out here my older sister...reactions1comment
Learning how to party againBefore PD I used to love to dance. One of the first symptoms I had was the inability to coordinate my limbs. After diagnosis I was properly medicated, and for...reactions4comments
Kim1's StoryI have had PD for a whole year. Well, probably longer than that. But was not diagnosed after being quite ill for a few years. I find eating a problem...reactions6comments
Night sweatingI had parkison's like ten years or longer,. I just turned 60 on June 9, so tired of sweating at night. Hate tremors also, now use pump duopoa new med...reactions1comment
I can relateThe article about self care sounds like me. I'm not used to focusing so much on myself. The amount I spend on keeping an exercise routine, doctor appointments, etc is...reactions3comments
AttitudeDiagnosed 3 yrs ago at age 75. Docs told me to keep moving. That's easy for someone with 30+ yrs as a runner and cyclist. BUT, my regimen never included...reactions2comments
It is a bummer!I cannot eat anything with protein, even vegetarian foods with protein causes may medication not to work. SO naturally, I tried not eating as much protein, but that did not...reactions2comments
Looking for AnswersMy mother has a brother and a half-sister with PD. She has suffered with depression, anxiety and declining physical function for many years. She also has had Addison’s disease for...reactions4comments
49 y/o Married Veteran, F.D./Emb w TbiHello all, Apologies but sweet Jesus I loathe typing ANYTHING anymore! Ha! I’ve got squirrels in the attic when I used to have none and I’ve got speech impediments where...reactions2comments
In memory of my mother, Sharon Riff AckermanOur story is about our loss of my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman due to Parkinson’s Disease. Her struggle daily with the disease and my efforts as her caregiver to try...reactions4comments
Will I get Parkinson's Disease?I am a 56 year old man and I have not been diagnosed with PD. I have been diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). I have been acting out...reactions5comments
The Self Fulfilling ProphecyYears ago, while newly diagnosed with PD, (2010), I read about a small research study in Israel. There existed a possibility that a diagnosis of PD could lead to greater...reactions4comments
Eyesight IssuesI found out last year I have Parkinson's disease I had knee surgery on October 18th 2018. I'm 60 years old and the medicine that the neurologist gave me affected...reactions1comment
Parkinson with acute rigidityMy father is having Parkinson's without tremors for the last 10 years. Initially it was loss of focus and then it increased gradually. He is on Syndopa for the last...reactions5comments