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
Preininger's StoryMy husband was diagnosed with PD a couple of years ago, to complicate matters he is an amputee, right leg, and his roto cuffs are severely damaged and not operable!... By preininger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The WarI am at war. I am at war with an enemy that doesn't fight fair and wants to win no matter the costs. This enemy has many weapons at his... By shaby3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments