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Discussions
What was your first sign of PD?
- By Dirky · Posted October 29, 2009
- In Living with Parkinson's · 1 reply
- I have often wondered what other PD sufferers first signs of the illness were, mine was a tremour in my right hand that got worse if stressed, agittated,anxcious etc.... Dirky !!=O ...
Body/leg jerks/spasms
- By jupiterjane · Posted August 28, 2009
- In Symptoms · 0 replies
- I was diagnosed with Parkinson's over a year ago. I started with a slight tremor in my right hand and a tremor in my neck and jaw. I just had that feeling that something wasn't right. I've had trouble ...
Advice with SS Disability claim Denied.
- By PeterAndrew · Posted August 27, 2009
- In Newly diagnosed · 0 replies
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease for 3 years and have applied for SS disability 2 times. First filing was denied. I reapplied and it was denied again. I file for "Reconsideration" and waiting ...
New DX's
- By SarcSux · Posted August 1, 2009
- In Newly diagnosed · 0 replies
- Hello Friends, I was dx'd with pd about a month ago. Neurologist rx'd l-dopa & c-dopa drug. I am already treating Sarcoidosis of lungs, liver, lymph, kidneys, skin. I have not started taking L-D yet ...
MOVE IT-AN EXERCISE & MOVEMENT GUIDE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE
- By KevinPT · Posted April 5, 2009
- In In the news · 4 replies
- I am a physical therapist of 20 years experience. I just recently completed a project of producing a DVD and book on Parkinson's Disease and mobility (www.parkinsonsmoveit.com). I have also been published ...
MOVE IT-AN EXERCISE & MOVEMENT GUIDE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE
- By KevinPT · Posted April 5, 2009
- In In the news · 1 reply
- I am a physical therapist of 20 years experience. I just recently completed a project of producing a DVD and book on Parkinson's Disease and mobility (www.parkinsonsmoveit.com). I have also been published ...
Life with P patient
- By ken302 · Posted March 16, 2009
- In Caring for someone with Parkinson's · 6 replies
- I would like to hear from patients and their significant others (so) about the role played by so's. For me there are two broad categories of problems: 1) deciding when to give physical support and when ...
Parkinson's disease & essential tremors
- By Dawn54 · Posted January 11, 2009
- In Living with Parkinson's · 32 replies
- I am 54 and was diagnosed as having PD back in the 80's. I take Carbo-levadopa and my tremors are still not under control. I tremor at rest and tremor when I try to do something with my hands.(Primidone ...
symbol for parkinson's awareness
- By plan4life · Posted October 19, 2008
- In In the news · 1 reply
- There is a new symbol for PD awareness. It was designed by a young onset who lines in Washington state - Karen painter. I hope Inspire will use this symbol for this group. http://www.pdplan4life.com/tulip-1inch.j ...
Participating in clinical trials
- By plan4life · Posted October 16, 2008
- In Living with Parkinson's · 0 replies
- Did you know that fewer than 1% of people with PD participate in clinical trials? This is a huge problem, because it slows the time to getting better treatments - or even the ever-elusive cure. www.pdtrials.org ...
