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...
I've heard that she actually had MSA verses PD. Does anyone know if this is true? When I tell people my husband has pd they look down and say, "Did you see the movie Saving Milly"? That's all we need to hear as a response!! I do know some people are given pd as an initial diagnosis and it turns out to be MSA. I didn't watch the movie because of fear but if anyone did, did it mention just pd or MSA?
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
He mentions that she did probably have MSA. I tried to read the book early on in my diagnosis and just couldn't get far in it. Likewise I watched the movie until it showed when she got the diagnosis of PD, and it was just too overwhelming to see it and recall my own time when the dr. said 'you have Parkinson's disease.' I have heard others say it is a wonderful love story and maybe some day i'll be able to read it all.