Any Positive Experiences of Being a Musician with YOPD? Any stories/examples/insights in to carrying on playing with PD. I am 38 musician pianist diagnosed last year; don't know what to expect...reactions2replies
“ Reiki”. TherapyI read the article about “ Reiki “ therapy And I am hoping for others to comment on it. I am fairly...reactions1replyTreatment
Post surgery careHi to all. Let me introduce myself, I´m a caregiver. Im taking care of a VET with Parkinson´s disease and now he...reactions1replyCaregivers & Care Partners
With all of the challenges that come with caregiving, what's one positive experience you've gained?A survey completed by the National Opinion Research Center in 2014 found that 83 percent of family caregivers reported caregiving as a...reactions3replies
What types of complementary therapies have been successful in managing Parkinson's symptoms?reactions3replies
My SonMy oldest son has parkinsons he was told 6 years ago he is going to a doctor but is not getting any...reactions2replies
What's the difference between Parkinson's and Sjogren's pain?I was diagnosed with Sjogren's including fibromyalgia twenty years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. It hard for me to differentiate between...reactions1reply
Do prescriptions like Nortriptyline and Gabapentin help reduce pain in PD?I have taken both of these medicines and I am not sure they help resolve the pain problem. Currently taking Nortriptyline 20...reactions1reply
Will Medicare pay for the dermatologist?With an increased risk of melanoma for persons living with PD, will Medicare pay for examinations and required tests by a dermatologist?...reactions1reply
Hereitary?I dont have PD, however, my dad did. I currently already have a seizure disorder. My concern is if PD is heritary?...reactions1reply