Another new person

Hello, new and scared, here I am.  Was diagnosed in November at the age of 63.  Tremors are getting worse, no medication yet.  I work as an activities person for an extended care facility and that requires driving residents about.  How dangerous is this?  Scares me to death.  I sure can use your responses.  Thank you.

Isoaiti,Welcome to HealingWell.I continue to drive 12 yrs after my dx of pd.I do not drive at night nor do I drive for long distances.I consider myself a safe driver,and when I don't I'll stop driving.If your husband is not a safe driver you can let his neuro know.The neuro will know what to do.Wish you,and your husband the best.Ed

At 63 I think you are pretty lucky to have been ok till now.

I started with P about 5 years ago, (62 now), and still drive, and fly, so if a light aircraft is wobbling your way,  hide under the table.

The meds have been very good for me, but are showing signs of 'wearing off',  and some dyskenesis has started.   You probably know that you have to inform your insurers and the dvla.     All I can say is,     Keep on rockin!

Mover&Shaker.
Welcome to HealingWell.What the insurance company doesn't know works well for me.They can be very discriminatory.Keep on flying.Wish you the best.Ed

Hi Isoaiti
I also am new here and I feel it is going to be a good place to be. I am 66 years old and have had PD for 13 years, dx that is. I suffered with symptons for 2 years before they actually dxd it. I was put on meds right away and it was such a relief to be rid of all those symptons.
I quit driving about 3 years ago because I felt that my reflexes and my attention were just not what they should be. And I certainly didn't want to be responceable for hurting anyone else. Just one more of those difficult decisions we have to make as the PD progresses. We are the only one who knows how we feel and are the ones to make these decisions as time goes on. As far as the meds go, if you are really starting to be bothered with tremors or whatever, I would say, get on some meds. We suffer enough, why make it harder than it has to be. Just my feelings. Rigjht now we are going through changing my meds and doseages aroundand things are getting a little better. The wearing off was getting to be to much, to often. I wish you the best. Keep your great atitude. Hope to talk to you again soon.
MaggieOh2