Do you know anybody who has Parkinson’s disease?

I have a friend who is in her 70s and we have known each other for years, we became friends after she was my supervisor at my old job. She was diagnosed only a few years ago but she manages on her medication so far.

My brother-in-law had it - terrible, terrible illness. Be very, very careful about his falls - his last fall was fatal - his funeral is Monday.

40% of Parkinson's patients get dementia - as did my brother-in-law. Terrible thing to watch - get good emotional support, and get people to come in and help in caring for him.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

My mother had it. It was barely noticeable at first but it got worse over the years before she died. She was a strong, independent woman so it was really hard for her but she never gave up. Unfortunately, it also helped push my Dad into a depressive spiral from which he never recovered. But they were married for 52 years, so I am so thankful for the good times.

I 'm sorry about your step father ,don't cry ,be strong

I did, he has passed long ago. Terrible to watch it progress. Never give up hope, I'll pray for your step- Father, stay strong.

Intimately. Hang in there. How long has he been diagnosed? How old is he? Is he on medication? Ask what ever you want, I'm here.

Actually, I could not click yes.
I knew a dear friend who had the Parkinson's disease and died some years ago.

oh sorry for your loss

It was indeed a great loss.

I'll pray for you in my heart.

thank you

Yes, my dad has it. His tremors are under relative control, but he's become very stiff and has difficulty swallowing,

My grandmother had Parkinson's.

yes some friends parents but my uncle has alzheimers and its horrible i miss my uncle hes just blank now it seems . so sad
but i am so sorry that your dad has to have this awful thing and i hope and pray for a cure to this one day soon but till then best wishes and prayers for as little suffering as possible
just try to remember ..


take care

thank you very much and I'm sorry to hear about your uncle best wishes to him too

thank you :)

my grandma has it.

A good friend and former co-worker. He used to be so vibrant and active. Now he can bearly walk without a severe case of the shakes. His deteriation was so sudden. It's so heartbreaking to see him like that.

My grandmother has a case of it. She can still move though and do her crocheting and be able to walk to the stores around town, she's also 74, but looks younger though.

An old friend who passed away from a massive stroke while hiking in 2006 at the ripe old age of 92, He had Parkinsons from the time he was in his late 60's and said that He could cure His shakes with a pile of marijuana, and vitamins, and a regimen of daily cat naps, However, He never cured the mortal condition, He was one of the best Men I ever knew.

sorry for your loss and bet he was a great man

My friend's husband passed away after suffering with it for a very long time. It was devastating. That has been ten years ago, so there may be better treatments now. You're right .... never give up hope.

I'm sorry to hear about that and thank you

My grandpa had It he died.

sorry for your loss

Its part of life he was a good man.

Everybody I knew with it are dead.

oh I'm sorry for your loss

I have friends who have made it 15 yers or more with proper medication and theropy. If he is strong of mind he can fight back. Once again how long and what age?

He was in my band. He was fifty seven when he was diagnosed. He was my base player. The music and strings actually were good theorpy but there were nights we had to cover him. We are his extended family. It's hard on his family but the boys in the band will always be there for them. There but for the Grace of God go any one of us. We wrote a number we play only when he is with us called "Hanging tough with Josie". He is uninsured but "the people" are his family, all ages and the bills get paid. We Americans are the most generous people on Earth.

a friend of mine who i was at school with and at school he was the boy everyone wanted to be and he was loved by all the girls and the best at sport, but now he has lost most of his weight and looks very ill, such a shame....

It's a real shame for anyone to have it. It's such a devastating disease and it runs in my family.

im sorry about your step father, i hope he gets better soon.

Parkinson's come from metals in the brain and insecticides like fluoride and other chemical poisonings. Read the Blacklock Wellness Report by Dr. Russell Blaylock MD, "Is Your Drinking Water Fit To Drink? Jan 2008. Dr. Blaylock tells that copper in the brain causes Parkinson. In the Book One Hundred Year Lie by Randell Fitzgerald he said the pesticides they spray on wine crops in St. Helnia CA have something to do with Parkinson. The Palo Alto Patch had an article about a superfund area needed clean up. It was written by Mr. Moss. He said a chemical leaking from a computer company is in the soil and the fumes for the chemical causes Parkinson. I know a few who have the disease.

One of my good friends has it and it's terrible.

not personally,but

My uncle does, he gets worse everyday...

I'm sorry to hear about that and its the same thing with my step father... :(

I'm sorry to hear that as well. It's hard to cope with.

My grandfather had it for many yrs. He had the shaking kind. It was so frustrating for him as eating and drinking were extremely hard. Your stepfather has another kind i think where the body hardens. It is the most serious kind. My neighbors husband had it and sorry to tell you but he died. I wish you the best..here is a good website.
http://www.mayfieldclinic.com...