C Morts

Thank you all for these postings about humming. A number of people have commented that I softly hum quite frequently. Like many others I was unaware but since then I have paid attention when I do. I was diagnosed with PD two years ago.There  is no known history of PD in my family yet I remember that my father began humming in an atonal way when…[Read more]

OMG! It was brought to my attention by my physical therapist that I often hum. I was completely unaware. When I read this in the forum I was amazed that this could be related to my Parkinson’s! I will pay attention to what I am feeling when I begin to hum. Thank you…

Thanks Mary Beth. I am in therapy and find it helpful. But I want my joy back!

I appreciate Mary Beth’s question. Since my diagnosis almost 2 years ago  I have become very discouraged about life. I have become withdrawn socially and am quite depressed. I used to be very social, accomplished and generally loving with family and friends. At first I thought it was due to my sensitivity to medications for PD.But as my dr ta…[Read more]

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021 although my symptoms had been progressing for at least 4 years. Originally I was put on Carbadopa Levadopa. Low dose 25/100. Side effects were primarily those of depression and extreme constipation. So my doctor prescribed Rytary. Long story short, I am now irritable beyond belief and anxious too. I feel a…[Read more]