Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
A few months ago I was diagnosed with the beginning stage of Parkinson's Disease. I started having hand tremors on my left hand approximately 2 years ago every now and then and I thought it was muscle spasm due to working out at the gym. Then on December 2012 it progressed and I went to see my primary Doctor who immediatey recommended I see a Neurologist. My Neurologist gave me some office exams inwhich i passed all but one at which time my Neurologist advised me to have a Cat Scan done in the Hospital.It was an all day procedure but I did it in one shot without moving! I then went to see my Neurologist thinking that I was ok. Bad News, As per the Cat Scan results It showed that I was positive with Parkinson's Disease. Wow, I was in denial and did'nt want to accept it. Since my hand tremors were constant daily I accepted it and decided to take the meds and fight it! I tried to hide it from Family and Friends but they noticed my tremors and so I came clean and told them that I was in the beginning stage of P.D. I'm ok but my Parents are in denial and think it's just my nerves,LOL!! They finally accepted it after educating them on P.D. This is the first time I opened up on a Discussion site about my P.D. I've read one book about P.D. but hope to get some advise here. Thank You!!............Will
Welcome to the group!
I was just scrolling down through all of the responses, recognising the all familiar signs and thinking how did I miss this post, when I read the last one which made me smile - I'm with you Brian!
This is a great group with lots of support, understanding and advice .....I would not have been able to manage without them all. Diagnosis is such a shock at first, so much to take on board, a roller coaster of emotions and a panic for information.
My parents don't get it either but with mine I think it is more the case that they don't want to. I have been through the talks of no-one in our family has it, are you sure the doctors haven't mixed up the notes, is this because you banged your head and should we see another specialist.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Take it easy,
Julie
Beekeeper
It's crazy how people's experiences are similar.
I almost have a similar tale.
I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago, went through the whole pick myself up and dust myself off and deal with it approach.
Your lucky that your family are on board with you cause support is important. I wasn't so lucky with my family but that's another tale.
I found this site and found people who don't judge me and just get it when things feel a bit crazy!
Good luck and please keep in touch
Darlene
The Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book: Partnering with your doctor to get the most from your medications, by J. Eric Ahlskog M.D. I heard its a Great Book! Looking forward to reading the whole book! Has anyone read this book yet?
Thank you for taking ya time and replying to my post but I'm in the beginning stage of pd and don't plan on dying soon. sorry about your Mom and Uncle!
God Bless Ya my Friend,
JUDO
I started taking D3 after I heard how much better various members of my family or friends said it made them feel - due to the lack of sun living here in the Great NW. I have never noticed even a small amount of improvement. However - I have had my Vitamin D levels checked several times over the past 10 years and the doctors always tell me my D levels are perfectly normal. I continue to take it for that reason only.
For me - just not the "cure" for PD...or even improvement! DANG!!!
Thanks for sharing the article. I'm open to reading anything to do with PD.