Thanks for your update Hisknobs!!! Whenever a student is present when I have an appointment I learn so much more because she tells the student more than they she ever tells me when the students are not there. It always ends up with the student listening as I ask more questions because of what the Doc is telling the student.. This past appointment with my neuro a student was present and the doctor was (as usual) trying to get me to take more meds and I'm balking. She doesn't understand why when I wake up in the morning I have hardly any symptoms because I haven't had meds all night long. She then turns to the student and says I have a mild case of PD. She never told me I had a mild case. Of course I was happy to hear that!!!!! But I still need meds to live without pain from rigidity, choking, etc.

The only time I was upset when a student was present was with my Primary Case doc wanted me to get undressed and bring a young male student into the room. I said - flat "no." I was upset because I had to get undressed and be examined for a pain in my side.

That's good news. I have to work on the timing issue with taking my medicine. I've never had a student sit in on my appointment yet. That's a good point Deb. That they would take time to explain to the student. Hope you continue to maintain your progression. Brain

Great news, Alex. Status quo can certainly be a GOOD thing.

Just curious - how often do you see your neuro?

We always appreciate updates on how each of us are doing. I know I certainly learn from others posts.

Wishing you continued good health!

Laura

Laura, I see the neurologist every 6 months. My body stiffness is all on my left side. The other thing he suggested is structured exercise. This is not in my nature. Between work and house keeping, and boating and yardwork exercise is not on my schedual. How often do you see your doc. Best regards Alex

Alex:

When I was dx 1 1/2 yrs ago, my neuro said we had a lot of ground to cover and to give information all at once would be way too overwhelming. The plans has been to see her every 3-4 months. We were to go over swallowing issues & possibly being referred to a speech pathologist; set up Physical Therapy (as needed), discuss nutrition, etc. I bring a list of the newest symptoms or questions I may have.

We have kept with this plan and up until my visit last week it has worked out quite well (see my post from just a few days ago).

Since I do not know any other PD patients in my area, I was just curious what was the normal times between visits for others on our site. I appreciate your response. It seems in line with what my neuro has set up.

PS-My neuro wants me to do 5 MINUTES of exercise daily. I tried to explain my work in the yard raises my heart rate and how once I start in the yard it's hard to stop.....go until you can go no more. LOL