The Ups and Downs of Parkinson’s Disease

We are all too aware that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive illness, with tremors, difficulty walking and other symptoms usually getting worse over time.  Here at PatientsLikeMe, and in the clinic, that progression is measured with the Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (PDRS). Although you can never really simplify a whole disease down to a… Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Parkinson’s Disease

Know Thyself. Quantify Thyself.

Are you someone who likes to track things about yourself?  For example, do you keep an exercise log of how many reps you did – or a food journal that details what (and how much) you consumed?  Do you monitor your health and disease progression at PatientsLikeMe? If so, you might not know it, but… Continue reading Know Thyself. Quantify Thyself.