CO poisoningI have been living with severe Parkinson's syndrome for thirty years. When I was 18, depression left me with the feeling that there was no other way out but suicide... By jdroli10701 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bobaleen's StoryI was diagnosed on DEC 31, 2015. I went eight months without medication. Am now up to 12 carbidopa- levodopa tabs each dat plus an extra tab at night. Don't... By bobaleen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Me and Jack Sparrow's Parrot"You'll have to get used to this disease," said the Doctor, "you will carry it on your shoulder for the rest of your life…" and I immediately thought of Jack... By alona2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Another Hurdle - Attitude Is EverythingIf I may digress for just a moment. January of 2007 I had my first heart surgery, a double bypass, to be exact, followed by a repeat of the same... By scott-harris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Watching my husband change (for the better!)My husband, Floyd, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four years ago. At first, I just noticed some small changes in him – he was getting slower as he walked and... By doloresandfloyd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My StoryI was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was a liability falling constantly for no reason. They... By karenlitehouse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Etsmith's StoryMy husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over 27 years ago. He was a handsome young police captain and I served as chief of staff in the local mayor’s office... By etsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Changes In My LifeFor more than 30 years I bred beautiful American Shorthair show cats. My husband Michael and I would travel across the country to show our cats. My reputation for breeding... By carocats1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The long roadI am Denis Smit. Married for 40 years to the most amazing wife Tertia. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom dearly love. I have had severe chronic pain... By denis1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don's StoryI was diagnosed with Parkinson's Jun 1st, this year. Since Jan...we thought it was essential arm tremors so this almost rocked my world. As most people, I learned a lot... By donh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Parkinson’s DementiaSo I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 9 years ago. I’m doing pretty good with meds until one day my husband finds the ice cream container in the washing machine... By aw1005901 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Karen KellyI was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2018. My job forced me to choose between being laidoff, fired or go out on disability. So I went out on... By karenlitehouse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dave's StoryMy name is Dave Koch. I am originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Both of my parents were physical therapists. As I grew up, I watched them work with all... By davekoch7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Pauline's StoryMy battle with Parkinson's began 18 years ago. Symptoms started as an uncontrollable tremor in the pinkie of my right hand. Intermittent, it hardly bothered me. I did nothing about... By paulinewilson513 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spun Out of Control On Rytary and Shortage of Neuropsychiatrist is a Dangerous DevelopmentIn Boston, MA and I believe nationwide, we have a huge shortage of neuropsych pharmacologists and psychiatrists seeing Parkinson’s Disease patients. I am not getting the quality of care I... By pindky2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Never Woulda GuessedI am 64 and just retired from teaching second grade. Whew! I was diagnosed with PD about 5 years ago although I had symptoms a few years before. I went... By dulcimur2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I try to be patient!I'm a slow learner. It upsets me that my husband has delusions about me having sex when I was 12. One medication he tried was bad for his heart. He... By patenonpatient1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By hillyb19501 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By annielizzie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By sister51 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments