You are not alone in this.
I’m David. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s on May 28, 2017. I share the lessons, tools, setbacks, and conversations I wish my family and I had found on day one.
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What do you need help with today?
Start with the part of Parkinson’s that is in front of you right now.
I was just diagnosed
Early signs, what diagnosis felt like, and what to ask next.
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My symptoms are changing
Dystonia, freezing, fatigue, infections, OFF periods, and daily safety.
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I’m supporting someone
Communication, role changes, caregiver strain, and family stories.
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I’m looking for tools
Real-use reviews with benefits, limits, safety notes, and clear disclosures.
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Essential safety guideHow a nail infection nearly killed me
A simple fingernail infection nearly killed me. Parkinson’s changed how the infection showed itself, and sudden confusion became one of the most important warning signs.
- A small infection can cause a major Parkinson’s decline.
- Sudden confusion or delirium can be the first warning.
- Caregivers need a plan before an emergency begins.
What the boxes didn’t show
My last move exposed three pressures: cognitive overload, emotional stress, and a body that eventually said no. Hayley and Felicia also share what that period cost the people beside me.
Recently updated guides
Substantial guides built from long-term use, hard lessons, and the questions readers keep asking.
Sleep & familyComfort Linen & Parkinson’s Sleep
Family, caregiving, five videos, and my results after more than a year of nightly use.
Treatment guideLevodopa Side Effects After 9 Years
Dyskinesia, timing, common fears, and what long-term use has actually been like.
Medication timingWhy Protein Blocks Your Levodopa
I do not eat less protein. I time it differently. Here is the schedule and science I use.
Personal storyMoving: Why I Can’t Hide From This
Cognitive load, emotional swings, physical limits, and what caregivers saw from the outside.
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