Parkinson Disease
To Share or Not to Share - A Patient’s Dilemma
Rajeev, 56 has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease but is unsure of the reaction he will receive if he shares his diagnosis of Parkinson's with his social circle. What do you think he should do? Living in Dread “Hey, WHAT happened to you?…
"If I Can Change, So Can Others"
Sudha Meiyappan, founder of Parivarthan, shares Mr. Sagarmal Dugar's conscious approach to Parkinson's and to his life. Parivarthan is a community support group in Chennai that provides a safe platform to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
I Am Doing All I Can To Avoid Being Bedridden
Shaila Bhagwat, 67 has Parkinson's which affects her right-side. She makes every effort to remain independent and self-reliant with an assorted and strict regimen of exercises, yoga, meditation, laughter and music therapy, gait training, handwriting…
I Fought Hard to Save my Voice
Sometimes willpower can knock out even health adversities. As in the case of 72-year-old Rajendra M Thakkar, retired General Manager of Reserve Bank of India, who straightened out his speech impairment, a symptom of Parkinson’s, through sheer grit…
Belief In The Process And Faith In The Doctors Helped Me Overcome My Fear
Mr Hari Prasad, who underwent the Deep Brain Stimulation operation about 3 years back to stall growing symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, is a happy and relaxed person today, sharing his views on PD and DBS. Hari, how many years has it been since you…
It Was Cathartic and Fun To Relive Old Memories
Talking and writing about health related experiences is still not common in Asia. This International Women’s Day, we reach out to three dynamic women who share their experience as patient or caregiver to understand their motivations. We kick…
Daily Exercise and Yoga Help Me Control The Difficulties of Parkinson’s Disease
Raju PK,60 from Ernakulam, Kerala deals with Parkinson’s Disease in his own way, sticking to proper medication and exercises. He shares his hacks and tips to facilitate movement in the house. Please tell us a bit about your condition. I am suffering…
‘I feel my life has come to an end’
Debabrata Roy, 49 is affected with early Parkinson’s disease which has turned his life and world upside down. He talks about the inevitability of the progression of this dreaded ailment. When were you diagnosed? Two years back, I was diagnosed with…
