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A few months ago, I was flabbergasted to be diagnosed with osteoporosis. In May 2020, I shattered the ulna in my left arm when I fell off my bike. While I suspected osteoporosis might have had a hand in such a bad fracture, I was still unprepared to receive…

“The camaraderie between the athletes is a joy to behold sometimes, because they all help each other along.” – William Regal Exercise is an effective way to slow Parkinson’s disease progression and provide symptom relief. In 2017, I began participating in the Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) program…

Photo courtesy of Ann Perkins Day 30 of 30 This is Ann Perkins’ story: Yes, I did all the stuff suggested. I retired and got less stressed. I sleep well. I take all the meds — carbidopa/levodopa, amantadine, and supplements — that are officially found…

Photo courtesy of Anthony Salas Day 29 of 30 This is Anthony Salas’ story: On Monday, June 22, 2015, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It was definitely a shock, although I should have suspected it, given my loss of smell and taste, the shuffling when…

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hughes Day 28 of 30 This is Cheryl Hughes’ story: There are two significant things you should know about me: I have absolutely no medical training, and I have cared for my husband, who has Parkinson’s, for the last 22 years. During that…

Photo courtesy of Geoff Evans Day 27 of 30 This is Geoff Evans’ story: “You have Parkinson’s. The good news is you will not die of Parkinson’s. However, you will die with it,” she said. “That’s great,” I said. “Why?”…

Photo courtesy of Twila Yoder Day 26 of 30 This is Twila Yoder’s story: My name is Twila Yoder. In January 2020, at 50 years old, I responded positively to treatment with levodopa, so that makes me rather new to this scene. With a history…

Photo courtesy of Rob Warner Day 25 of 30 This is Rob Warner’s story: I was 33 with a wife and four kids when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In college, I had gained a lot of weight due to inactivity so, after graduation, I…

Photo courtesy of Chris Duffy Day 24 of 30 This is Chris Duffy’s story: I’ve been diagnosed nearly three years so cannot claim to be an expert — but I have used my time constructively, trying to gain as much information from other sufferers as…

Photo courtesy of Adrian Hobden Day 23 of 30 This is Adrian Hobden’s story: My father-in-law, Derrick, died from Parkinson’s — at least that’s what the death certificate said. He had respiratory problems all his life so attributing his death to one thing alone is…