Michael J. Fox Rediscovers His Optimism

This is a year or so old but still worth watching for Young Onset PD as well as fans of Michael J Fox. I still want to do a round table special sitting with Alan Alda and a few otheres to talk about PD and how to adapt to suddenly having this creature with me everywhere I go, affect everything I do. Infesting my life and tearing apart friendships,...

Fundraiser for Parkinson's Unity Walk (Facebook fundraising)

I am raising money for the Parkinson's Unity Walk via Facebook fundraising.  I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission spreads awareness of Parkinson's Disease and distributes to the research organizations listed below. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every...

Thriving With Parkinson's Disease Through Hope, Optimism, and Perseverance

When John Alexander was diagnosed with a degenerative disease, he decided to take control of his health and mindset by finding ways to motivate himself and others with Parkinson's. John became a distance cyclist and triathlete after discovering that staying active is one...

World Parkinson's Day

Parkinson's is a defined as a movement disorder but the very long list of issues goes way beyond movement and shaking.here are a few more that people added: Low voice or whisper, tiny handwriting, constipati...

Meds Adjusted and actually feeling a bit better, for now

A few meds changed or added seem to be helping me. Never follow my medical scribblings, consult your doctor before changing or stopping any medications.Changed first dosage of the day of carbidopa/levodopa (C/L), here's what I'm doing... instead of one and a half pills...

DBS? Courage. A second chance to live

DBS is on my mind. I am slowly inching towards the deep brain stimulation. Everyone I speak with has encouraging words.  I MAY BE SCARED. I MAY HAVE ANXIETY. It's freakin' brain surgery. Who wouldn't have anxiety or be afraid? I have anxiety getting my teeth cleaned in...