Five Tips to Support a Loved One with Parkinson's (Ask the MD Video)

A network of love and support can be an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it isn’t always easy for loved ones to find their place in that network. When does care become overbearing? How can you continue sharing interests...

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Rock Climbing for Parkinson's

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility and strength. 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, whose husband had Parkinson's disease, knows...

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PD Quick Tip - Facial Masking

Facial masking is when you have a blank expression, you aren't able to convey emotions with facial expression. Masking is common with Parkinson's. Medication helped a ton but I still feel my expression shows anger or sadness when I'm calm and happy. Exercise is important, and...

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Parkinson’s “Off” Time: What It Looks Like, and How to Manage It - MJFF

What does it mean when we say that Parkinson’s can go from “off” to “on” and then back to “off” again? Listen to this Michael J. Fox Foundation podcast as experts discuss these “off” periods — those times when medication can wear off between doses, or are not working optimally,...

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GOCOVRI update 1

 It's been a few weekson GOCOVRI, I'd say early results are reduced off times and reduced dyskinesia.  I don't remember the medication I took prior, too many doctors each with their favorite combination of pills.  GOCOVRI isn't adding C/L but is time released...

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Any GOCOVRI success stories?

The last two visits to my movement disorder specialist (MDS) each had a new doctor. Each doctor stopped previous med and started another.  Meds not optimized. Major off times.  8/12/2024 — The latest doctor thinks a new medication GOCOVRI will help with the off...

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Wake Up Brain, Wake Up

Sometimes it feels like a part of my brain is asleep. It isn't talking or listening to me. The meds didn't kick in properly or sometimes at all.  I want to move an arm or leg or my hand to get leverage to pull myself up. Nothing, not even in my finger. I...

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Neurologist explains symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

The doctor being interviewed explains the hallmark signs of Parkinson's Disease. Also a commenter on the video was really informative - detailing what the "on/off" experience is like, and how unpredictable it is.  Dr. Tom Pitts, a board-certified neurologist, speaks with...

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