Dan thé ParkinsonianHello. It’s me Dan the Parkinsonian. Yes, the one who walks while whistling, even when my legs protest, even when gravity decides...reactions1comment
Blood in Your Stool?I had some blood in my stool, and the discharge papers from a recent hospitalization for Sepsis said repeated bleeding should be...reactionscomments
Surprise. It Might Have Been the Flu or Parkinson’s but It Wasn’tSaturday began with my usual dialysis routine. About an hour into my four-hour session, I started feeling “different." During that normally boring...reactionscomments
Parkinson's HubbyMy hubby has no interest in any hobbies at all. Taking photos when we are away from home used to make him...reactionscomments
Parkinson's HusbandIs there anyone else out there whose loved one has declined all personal care? If I try to discuss this with my...reactionscomments
My Husband's Parkinson'sMy husband was diagnosed 14 years ago. Three years ago parkinson's began to really impact our lives; it affected me as well...reactionscomments
Strange FormTrauma trigger warning: This story discusses suicide, suicide ideation, and the aftermath of a suicide attempt resulting in carbon monoxide-induced Parkinsonism, and...reactions1comment
It's a Thin Line“There is nothing more painful in life than watching someone you love suffer, and not being able to do anything about it”.I...reactions6comments
My Covid ExperienceI was diagnosed on July 27, 2021. After making a second trip to the ER I was admitted directly to the ICU...reactions8comments
Unexplained Words From Doctors Can Lead To The Wrong ConclusionsA friend of mine recently had an appointment with her neurologist. She had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s for many years and her...reactions1comment
My Husband's StoryPeter was diagnosed 18 years ago. He managed pretty well for ten years or so, cycling when he couldn't walk, and when...reactionscomments
Living on the Downhill SlopeThere are lots of movies and self help books with a mid-life crisis theme. You know, when you suddenly find a clock...reactions1comment
My Symptoms to DiagnosisHi, my name is Derek. I was diagnosed when I was 49. But for years I have been struggling with walking if...reactionscomments
Surprise SurpriseHi I’m John. In 2007 while working as a police officer I noticed a shake in my outstretched arm/hand when my arm...reactionscomments
A Different Set of Pesky NumbersI’ve written about irritating numbers before but a different time and event have me focused on new numbers once again. Those annoying...reactionscomments
Should Have…Would Have…Could Haves of LifeI am depressed and I have been working with a therapist to better understand my depression. Why am I working on depression?...reactionscomments
My StoryFreezing of gait and general movement has been getting worse and of course my speech had also become a worry because now...reactions1comment
What Does Quality of Life Really Mean?I looked for the definition of Quality of Life in about ten sources and they all were different and complicated. They were...reactions2comments
A Hope for Better CareI checked into the clinic and waited for my appointment. Shortly after that time I was called by a doctor, he introduced...reactions2comments
Mr Parky Comes to Play...Something is wrong... November 2012, my mum is very poorly in hospital having had a fall at home and broken her hip...reactionscomments
