My CBD Oil Experiment Went Wrong: What People With Parkinson’s Need to Know
I tried CBD products while dealing with painful jaw dystonia after a stressful house move. One product offered little relief; a THC-containing product left me confused and disoriented. Here is what happened, what the evidence does—and does not—say, and what I would do differently.
Moving | Why I Can’t Hide From This Anymore
The last move nearly buried me — and it wasn’t the boxes. Cognitive overload, emotions that hijacked my symptoms in both directions, and a body that finally said no. Here’s what a move with Parkinson’s actually costs, and what I learned about the three separate waves you have to survive.
Protein and Parkinson’s: Why It Blocks Your Levodopa (and How I Time It After 9 Years)
Protein doesn’t stop levodopa — it competes with it for the same intestinal transporters. After 9 years I don’t eat less protein, I just time it. Here’s the schedule, the science, and the 5 mistakes I see most.
Levodopa Side Effects: A 9-Year Patient’s Guide to Long-Term Use
Real levodopa side effects after 9 years on carbidopa-levodopa: dyskinesia, protein timing, dosage, and why long-term use is safer than you think.
The Hidden Dangers of Parkinson’s: Why Everyday Threats Hit Us Differently — and How to Protect Yourself
Parkinson’s disease makes everyday dangers like infection and dehydration far more serious. David shares his story, caregiver lessons, and a practical emergency protocol for families.
Parkinson’s and Paronychia: How a Nail Infection Nearly Killed Me (And What Every PD Patient Needs to Know)
A simple fingernail infection (paronychia) nearly killed me. Parkinson’s changes how infections present — and this updated guide now includes a dedicated caregiver section, emergency warning signs, a caregiver action plan, and trusted Parkinson’s resources.
Urinary Tract Infections and Parkinson’s Disease Chapter 1: What You Need to Know Right Now
I’m just coming out of one of the most unpleasant and frightening experiences I’ve had since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The last eight to ten weeks have been brutal—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But as difficult as this period has been, it’s also forced me to learn something critically important, something I believe everyone living […]
Woojer Vest 3 and Parkinson’s Dyskinesia: My Experience With 128Hz and Haptic Sound Therapy
Have you ever been told by your neurologist or Movement Disorder Specialist that they simply have no more treatment options left to offer you?If you have, you already know the emotional shock that follows. It can send you searching everywhere for alternatives — or leave you feeling stuck, helpless, and exhausted. Hi, it’s David from […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 8: Living with Parkinson’s: Facing New Challenges with Dyskinesia
Just when I thought I had my treatment plan under control, everything shifted. Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often feels like that — just when one issue is managed, another steps in. Today, I want to share three vital things I’ve learned about dyskinesia — the kind of lessons I believe every person with Parkinson’s […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 5: Parkinson’s Disease Stole My Energy – How I Got It Back
There was a time when I could work a twelve-hour day, come home, and still have enough left in the tank to fix something around the house. Somewhere along the way, my gas tank developed a leak — and I just couldn’t plug it. The loss of energy didn’t happen overnight. It crept in so quietly […]