PIGD

Hi! I am Sonja, I am 35 years old. I don't have any diagnosis yet, but I have pain in my hips, shoulders, hands, feets, vision problems (every few days I can't see well on my eye or eyes). I notice tremor in finger of my left had few months ago, but it happends very rare. So I think I may have PIGD. People who have it, what do you think about my simptoms? And how old are you? I also from time to time have problems with my balance... My neurologist said stres, fibromialgia, etc., etc...

Hi!
Just tell me, do you have tremor? I one hand or in both? Problems with vision?

Hi!
I don't have any diagnose... Yet... Because when you see me, you can't notice anything... And you? Could everyone tell that something is wrong just when they see you? How your neurologist diagnosed your desease?

Sonja...............Even though tremors had began with me by the time I first visited the neuro, the day I first went I didnt have any. The neuro examined me checked out my handwriting and watched the way I walked. Then by listening about my symptoms he diagnosed me and pretty sure he hit it right on the head. Hows your handwriting, is it start off normal then get smaller and smaller and more cramped looking. When you walk do you swing your arms or do you hold them in tight to your core. These are questions your neuro probably already asked them but really think about them. By the way as a matter of fact I do have kids, four daughters and a son. Keep me busy, thats a good thing. Tell me more about yourself and your symptoms if you would like.................Colt

Sonja.......................Sorry I probably didnt word that very well. Yes I did have tremors but at the time I first visited the neurologist my tremors werent noticeable. Even thought the neuro didnt see them he still diagnosed me with pd. I dont know about other pd patients but my tremors vary. Some times I dont have them, though not very often any more. Sometimes they are mild and them sometimes they are very noticeable. Do you have another appointment scheduled with your neurologist? If so here is something that has helped me. Keep a journal, keep track of whats happening with your body throughout the day. Take the journal to your appointment and share it with your neurologist. Keep responding hope what I am telling you isnt confusing you..................Colt

Sonja.....................Like I said just keep track of whats going on with yourself. When a symptom comes on make note of it. From what I understand movement disorder specialists are the doctors you really want to see. Hopefully he or she will answer your questions and get you on the right track. If it truly is pd from what I have learned stressing only makes it worse so try not to let it control your thoughts enjoy the good times...............Colt

I am 84 year old woman. i had no symptoms until 18 months ago. I have been told I have PIGD type of Parkinsons. i do not have tremor. My legs often refuse to move properly. I have to use a walker at all times and I have fallen lots of times. I take carbidopa/levodopa 25/250 five times a day. I have read that this type of Parkinsons progresses more rapidly and it certainly seems to be doing that in my case. I have no pain, so i feel lucky about that.