http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/07/compulsive-gambler-wins-lawsuit-over- mirapex/ Compulsive Gambler Wins Lawsuit Over Mirapex By Ed Silverman // July 31st, 2008...
Amy,I'm very happy for you!I'm Bernie,living in Corpus also.        PD.for seven years now,tremor and voice the main problems.My Dr.on Alameda has...
Hi there, My name is Kate. Just lastnight I found out that my uncle has Parkinsons (he's in his 80s). I'm not sure what medications he is taking. Anyway, I was...
Hi Kate! The best place on the web to get nutritional and dietary information about Parkison's is on the National Parkinson Foundation's website forums: Ask...
James, Thanks so much for posting this, I really appreciate it. I will ask Kathrynne Holden my questions. Thanks again, ~Kate ... information about Parkison's...
It has been said that PD is better on a low protein diet. A complex carbohydrate diet is better for everyone anyway. Lots of unrefined grains and fruits...
My clumsiest dear, whose hands shipwreck vases, At whose quick touch all glasses chip and ring, Whose palms are bulls in china, burs in linen, And have no...
--Well said Paula and very good advice. Bobby ... complex carbohydrate diet is better for everyone anyway. Lots of unrefined grains and fruits and vegetables...
Hi all Haven't posted in a while, I've been adjusting to being retired. The first 90 days were difficult. I'm glad my MD advised me not to make any major...
Such an upbeat posting! Congrats on your retirement. William ". . . . The falcon can not hear the falconer. . . ." W. B. Yeats ("The Second Coming") ... From:...
Millie, Good for you! I am an artist too, and I know that just thinking about an art project I am planning, on or working on, raises my endorphins high. ...
Millie, It is wonderful hearing that you are beginning to find yourself. It is also good that you have a wonderful hobby. My husband just retired and I tell...
On Saturday August 9th, 2008, I will be in an Author Fair at the Bourbonnais Public Library in Bourbonnais, IL. For those interested in my book My Walk On the...
Millie that is absolutely awesome. I haven't done any painting or drawing for years but have kept my supplies all the same. I love to quilt to but have such...
Our PD Group takes pride in the talents of each person and has had 3 Bazaars selling and showing the art & crafts and hobbies of the members. Local Senior...
Hurray, all!  I'm 8 or 9 years into PD and just started taking art lessons.  I am so eager to retire - work takes such a bite out of my day!  Mouse ...
I gave in and let the neurologist prescribe Mirapex to my husband. He did much better - could mow the lawn again, freezing diminished, was trying to play his...
The 2008 Young Onset Conference is history and as usual, NPF and the conference committee did a stellar job at planning and presenting a great event. It warms...
Well it has been 3 weeks since I had the Botox injections in my right foot.I never thought I would ever consider it, until the curling of my toes and twisting...
Comtan is another option to Mirapex. Also aerobic exercise even if passive helps produce dopamine that's never toxic, our own. Swimming or even waterwalking;...
Margie, it has been two years since I was injected, and I am just now beginning to have recurrance of the dystonia, very slightly. It was an unbelievable...
Hi Everyone: I cannot seem to get into the chat room no matter what i try to do. Can someone please help me? As I would love to chat with my old friends and...
I went to this convention in atlanta this past weekend for pd .I found out some things things that my neuro neglected to tell me. 1st We still produce...
Gloria, Thank you for sharing. Yes it was painful, but my dystonia was a lot worse. The pain only lasted a few seconds after each injection, at least for me....
Lana Bellmyer has been a member of PLWP for a long time. That is where I met her and I am so grateful for her friendship. Lana is in the hospital with either...
My handwriting has deteriorated and shrunk quite a bit and some days it is almost illegible.My MDS has suggested that I need to buy myself a laptop and a...
... alright. I definitely will pray for her Karen, she is a very nice lady. I hope you are ok and survived the weekend Karen, I was thinking about you. Love...