DBS? Scared out of my mind

 I'm almost 10 years since my diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease.  At first Sinemet was the magic fix. One tablet 25/100 brought me back. Then mixing, matching, optimizing meds for the next 10+ years, like playing a carnival game. Where's the neuron. Transmitter or...

Robin Williams' Son Zak Says His Dad Was 'Very Uncomfortable' and 'Frustrated' Due to Misdiagnosis

Robin Williams' son Zak got candid about the effect of his father's misdiagnosis and how he dealt with the trauma after the actor's death in 2014. Zak, a mental health advocate, spoke with host Max Lugavere on his podcast The Genius Life to discuss Williams' "frustration" and...

Afraid to tell people I have PD

 I'm hesitant to share that I have PD with people.  Most or all of my relatives know, a few neighbors and a few friends.  The worst reaction is when friends drop me from their lives like I'm dead or contagious.  Others range from tears, hugs, articles...

PD Medication - Optimizing Gone Wild

 The battle of medications, dosages, frequencies versus PD is an ongoing battle.  My meds and off times went in a spiral in March 2021 right about the time I got the vaccine for COVID-19 (see PD and COVID-19 Vaccine). A coincidence? Maybe. Whatever the cause, I've...