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July 10, 2020July 8, 2020

Rewiring the Brain: Taking a Fresh Look at Chronic Pain

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

For 15 years, I have been a failure at managing my chronic pain. I was prescribed oxycodone with gabapentin, and after my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I was put on levodopa. ... Read more

July 9, 2020July 7, 2020

Staying Safe in Summer’s Sunshine

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Summer is here in the U.S., bringing with it humidity and heat. So, in the midst of the stickiness, sweatiness, and eventually, the ripened smelliness, we might ask ourselves, ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 8, 2020

My Parkinson’s Treatment Conundrum

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in November 2015. Since then, I have explored both allopathic and naturopathic solutions. From a naturopathic perspective, I immersed myself in Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

July 6, 2020July 2, 2020

What We Wish We Had Known

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

There is a question circulating once again in the Parkinson’s forums and Facebook groups. “What do you wish you had known when you were first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?” ... Read more

July 2, 2020June 29, 2020

Learning to Live Simply With Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

A sign hangs above my desk with only one word on it: “Simplify.” The sign isn’t fancy by any means. But it does make me stop to ponder what ... Read more

July 2, 2020June 29, 2020

Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones?

Columns, Life, Lemons, and Lemonade – a Column by Lori DePorter

A few weeks ago, I impulsively purchased a book of “Joy Notes” at a restaurant gift shop. The purpose of the book is to tear out the notes and ... Read more

July 1, 2020June 26, 2020

Finding a Community Through Forum Participation

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

The Parkinson’s News Today Forums are designed to create a safe environment for those impacted by the disease. Whether we are discussing our lifestyles or looking for ways to ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 25, 2020

No Matter Your Age, We’re in This Together

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I recently read that Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 1 in 100 people over age 60. When I started my Parkinson’s journey, I was in high school. I didn’t ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 24, 2020

Rethinking Exercise With Parkinson’s

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

I hate facing the effort it takes to start daily exercise. I hate the way I feel the next day — like I have been pummeled with nunchuks. But ... Read more

June 25, 2020June 23, 2020

Going Through the Fires of Parkinson’s … and Blooming

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

In the same way a wildfire can take your breath away, so can a flower. Especially if it’s standing amid charred, blackened earth. Once there stood tall majestic black ... Read more

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