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... By suzieq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By vickiatmtn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By kim11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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... By suzieq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By fignewtons31 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By gilc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By nessam1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By cjklost1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By prayerpilgrim2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By togetherforsharon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By andyharris1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By elegantelliefant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By reds-3-roses1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By syed7771 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Helping MyselfHaving read the article about 'new me' I tried posting below it but it kept getting cut, maybe there's a technical prob. As mentioned before we have no support system... By prisrilanka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Decisions2019 just sucked. My mother, a remarkable woman with her own story to tell, became ill and passed away here at home last summer. Needless to say, in addition to... By amy72 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hawaiian OneAloha. Well my story. going to be 67. I retired from Hawaii State Hospital. Psychiatric. After 34 years. I was blessed to have had that job. When I went to... By hawaiian12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What’s wrong with me?For the longest time I had trouble sleeping and terrible anxiety. Especially in the am. Little by little my husband started noticing my right arm would not swing and right... By annie611 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Newly Diagnosed with PDHello, My name is Kaye and I was diagnosed with PD six weeks ago. I have a tremor in my left hand, I am right-handed so I am lucky. Has... By bk571 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A 2018 Surprise AMI am 84 and very active. Diagnosed 2 years ago with PD. I wasn't too upset. Still working, things hadn't hit the fan yet. PD service connected benzene and other... By farmerdave1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments