Parkinson's SpellMe I’m a wild thing. Sinister lengthy bleak black hair; hip n quirky quiff Shakes, rattles and rolls, not records, nor old I am, I’m me! I’ll shake you’ll see... By Granny Andrea1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Intimacy with PDWhen I put his gait belt on Bright yellow plastic With a hard black plastic buckle I feed the end through the buckle Holding the buckle open Careful not to... By Pam Reese1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Know when to change your neurologistAbout 4 years ago (which was 5 years after diagnosis) I was waiting to see my local neurologist. As I entered his consulting room he commented, "I’ve been watching you... By Diddlydi1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Shakin' Shaz has the 'nods' again!In the late '70s, early '80s I developed involuntary nodding of my head and could do nothing to control it. I saw 2 or 3 doctors about this but, I... By CommunityMember22051 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
NO MATTER WHAT! The Adventure of a LifetimeBy Louis McCann All my life I have been in positions of leadership. Throughout those years I often struggled with what that meant. Was I destined to be a leader?... By CommunityMember18049 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Ernie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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... By Ernie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By madhuri1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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!... By Candace1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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... By shirl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 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... By Ellen D1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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... By Jstingray1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 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... By OldEnough4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By CommunityMember3911 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By Heinz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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... By dobermoray1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 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... By ShawnP1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By shiftyj1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 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... By twinkle1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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... By one Parkies oldtimer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments