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In August 2025, I had a seizure for the first time in my life. After a couple of days in the hospital and some testing, thankfully, the doctors could not find a cause for the seizure, and I was released to go home. When anyone has a seizure, though, you are not permitted to drive for six months for safety reasons. Though I understood the rationale behind the driving restriction, it was very difficult for me to lose that independence. After moping around for a month, I called

Before you read further, I want to be upfront that the next section will cover what I consider some of the worst symptoms of my Parkinson’s to date. If you have a weak stomach, maybe you should stop reading now. Everything from here on will be about as unglamorous as it can get. I will also preface this section by saying that every case of Parkinson’s is different - you may, or you MAY NEVER have some of the same symptoms I have. I have had PD for 28 years now. My goal here i

It’s been five years since my last post - and as of January 2026, I’ve officially been grousing about Parkinson’s for 28 years. Yes, Parkinson’s and I are still in a relationship, and, if I were on a dating site, I’d have to check the “It’s Complicated” box as the best descriptor of our current status. We’re definitely together, but not exactly on speaking terms. I have found this update (and the fact that it might require 3 - 4 parts) quite difficult to pen for you. The past

I last wrote of my symptoms 3 years ago, and I am surprised how different my PD looks today. Some of my symptoms have improved,

Twenty years is a long time to be sick. I was 29 when my symptoms began, and I found it easy to spend the first 10 years in denial.

November 25, 2018 - a continuation of my story from 2 years ago. The last three months of my life have been absolutely harrowing. This...

While stuck in the throngs of heavy traffic on the way back to her dorm one last time to drop her off..