What is Parkinsons Disease

Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia), and in extreme c...

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Anyone have trouble driving 75 on interstates? Can't seem to stay in my lane with winds and huge trucks to pass. No problem on highways tho. I tried slowing down but the trucks fly by me and it's all I can do to hang on. Also. when there are many lanes, I get very disoriented. Thanks.
Posted on 04/29/09, 01:04 pm
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Reply #1 - 04/29/09  9:30pm
" Hi, i found that i had the same problem, maybe not driving 75 mph though. I find driving one handed helps, It was as if my good left arm was fighting my "dead" right arm, if that makes sense. If nothing else I rest my right hand on the steering wheel "

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